Premier RYA & MCA Maritime Training Centre in Palma de Mallorca

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Train with Active RYA Examiners at Palma’s Longest Established School

Don’t leave your qualifications to chance. At Palma Sea School, we don’t just teach the syllabus – we set the standard. With three active RYA Examiners on our permanent team, we offer an insider’s level of expertise that ensures you are fully prepared for success. Whether you are launching a career with MCA engineering and professional deck courses, or learning to sail for leisure, join the thousands of crew who have chosen to train with the best.

We deliver expert tuition right in the heart of the Paseo Marítimo.

⭐ 800+ 5-Star Google Reviews
🎓 3 Active RYA Examiners On-Site
⚓ Longest-Established School in Palma
📍 Paseo Marítimo Location

What Our Students Say

Real feedback from deckhands, engineers, and captains who trained with us in Palma.

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Richard Moseley
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Completed the Yachtmaster Offshore Theory thanks to John O’Hara. John has taught this course for decades and has complete mastery of the subject. His superpower is turning complicated topics into a clear, simple process that’s easy to follow and repeat ongoing. An outstanding teacher, he is both professional and patient. The whole process was quick, efficient and easy to organise thanks to Jo. Highly recommended.
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Caroline Ridley
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I really enjoyed my five days doing Day Skipper on Millie. Bali our instructor was the most amazing trainer. We covered so much including a night passage. Bali has instilled confidence and developed our sailing skills to allow us all to safely operate a sailing boat as a skipper. We were a team of five girls who were all amazing and I would happily sail with them again on a passage. Thank you Bali and also Palma Sea School who are very professional and I would highly recommend them.
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Ksymena Borczyńska
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Thank you, Bali 🫶
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Amanda Stothert
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We have just finished the most amazing 5 days completing our RYA Day Skipper course with Palma Sea School. Our instructor, Bali could not have been more calm and patient with us 5 girls (new friends for life and complete dream team) - it pushed us out of our comfort zones and I now feel so much more confident to skipper a boat and deal with anything that may arise. The night sail last night was truly magical and my brain is on complete overload but this was an experience I will never forget - thank you Bali and Palma Sea School xxxx
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Anouschka vooren
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Balazs doczy was a very amazing teacher. Nothing about that. But the organisation need to do some upgrade avaout the food budget. 100 euro for 5 days for 6 people is not very including food same a mooring fees.. is not very including. Also the boat need some more upgrades. Very overall happy to learn from the best people
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Lucia Marquez
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Great experience. Steve G made it superb. He’s very professional. Very well structured practical course. And Fortunately we had fantastic weather 👍👍👍
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Tim Jefferson
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Took my RYA Day Skipper Motor this week with Palma Sea School. Only recently I took an RYA Helmsman course with another school, and so I had expectations about what to expect, but Palma Sea School far exceeded them. Instructor Steven G was a great leader, he was very communicative, patient, and made its lots of fun and informative for the group. I would absolutely recommend Palma Sea School for your next course!
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Matthew Marsden
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Fantastic Course and superb instruction with Steve G! Plenty of fun but also clear and concise instruction. Would thoroughly recommend if considering doing the course. Can’t beat the location either!
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Marie N
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I had a fantastic experience doing the Day Skipper Motor course at Palma Sea School! Steven G. was an excellent instructor! He was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and thorough, making sure we really understood everything and felt confident putting what we learned into practice. The people I did the course with were lovely, the atmosphere was great, and the whole course was very enjoyable. I came away feeling much more confident in my ability to handle a yacht, which is exactly what I was hoping for. A huge thank you to Steven G. and the team at Palma Sea School for such a great experience. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to build their skills and confidence on the water!
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Our RYA & MCA Training Pathways

Select your required discipline or click any course below for full syllabus and booking details.

RYA Sail Cruising Courses Sail Cruising

RYA Sail Courses

From Deckhand to Skipper

Start your journey or take command. Our practical sail training path takes you from essential Competent Crew basics through to Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper in the Bay of Palma.

RYA Motor Cruising Courses Motor Cruising

RYA Motor Cruising

From Novice to Night Cruising

Take the helm of a power vessel. Our structured motor path guides you from Helmsman introduction right through to professional Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper qualifications.

RYA Yachtmaster Qualifications Gold Standard

RYA Yachtmaster® Courses

Pro Certification & Packages

Prove your skill with global commercial recognition. Intensive 2-week exam prep packages and modules for ambitious skippers aiming for Yachtmaster Coastal, Offshore, or Ocean.

MCA Approved Engine Courses Engineering

MCA Engineering Courses

Power Your Maritime Career

Gain essential engine room skills and official MCA tickets. Hands-on practical component training taught by veteran engineers in our central Palma workshop facility.

STCW Safety & Security Courses Safety & Security

STCW Maritime Safety

Essential Crew Compliance

Mandatory MCA safety, security, and refresher qualifications required for superyacht and commercial vessel crew to maintain STCW 2010 Manila compliance.

RYA Theory & E-Learning Courses Theory & E-Learning

RYA Theory & E-Learning

Master Navigation Anywhere

In-depth navigation, chartwork, meteorology, and short courses delivered via intensive Palma classroom sessions or flexible online e-learning modules.

Why Train With Palma Sea School?

Don't leave your maritime qualifications or career to chance.

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Active RYA Examiners

Learn directly from the experts who conduct Yachtmaster exams. Gain examiner-level insights and industry best practices.

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16+ Years Excellence

The longest-established training centre in Palma & Balearics, with thousands of successful crew members operating globally.

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Prime Marina Location

Located directly on Avinguda de Gabriel Roca (Paseo Marítimo), walking distance from Club de Mar, main superyacht docks, and crew housing.

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MCA & RYA Accredited

Full suite of commercial deck, MCA engineering, STCW safety, and RYA sail and motor cruising certifications under one roof.

Unmatched Leadership & Pass Rates in Palma

Founded and operated by industry professionals with decades of sea time, Palma Sea School provides an insider's level of instruction. Our teaching team is led by active RYA Examiners who know exactly what is expected during high-level practical assessments and commercial master exams.

Whether you are entering the industry as a deckhand or completing your final MCA Chief Mate requirements, you benefit from personal instruction, small class sizes, and top-tier training vessels.

At Palma Sea School, we are in a unique position within the training industry. We are extremely proud to have three specialist instructors on our team who are also active RYA Examiners.

Permanent Lead Instructors & RYA Examiners:

  • Simon Bradshaw – RYA Examiner (Yachtmaster Sail and Ocean)
  • John O’Hara – RYA Examiner (Yachtmaster Sail)
  • Steve Ginger – RYA Examiner (Yachtmaster Motor)
John O'Hara, Steve Ginger, and Simon Bradshaw - RYA Examiners at Palma Sea School

Visit Our Training Centre in Palma

Our air-conditioned classrooms and engineering workshop facilities are located on the main Paseo Marítimo waterfront, directly opposite Palma's primary superyacht marinas.

Address:
Avinguda de Gabriel Roca 15, 1st Floor,
07014 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Direct Telephone:
+34 662 330 493 / +34 971 100 518
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 17:00