Port Calanova opened in 1972 as a private marina west of Palma's historic quarter, and by the mid-1980s it had become the preferred launch point for motorized water sports along the Balearic capital's coastline. The harbor sits three kilometers from Palma Cathedral, close enough that guided jet ski routes can reach the Gothic landmark's waterfront facade in under fifteen minutes at cruising speed. Unlike the crowded beaches of Playa de Palma, Port Calanova's deep-water berths accommodate both sailing yachts and high-performance personal watercraft, and the facility's fuel dock and equipment storage made it a natural base for commercial jet ski operators by the early 2000s. Today, a palma de mallorca jet ski tour departs from this marina multiple times daily between April and October, threading the southwestern arc of Palma Bay. The standard circuit covers twelve to sixteen nautical miles depending on sea conditions, tracing the coastline past the Paseo Marítimo promenade, the stone fortifications of Es Baluard, and the twin spires of the cathedral that rise 44 meters above the waterline. Most operators include a briefing on right-of-way rules within the harbor's marked channels, where jet skis share space with charter sailboats and commercial ferries bound for Barcelona and Valencia. The bay's limestone geology creates a series of shallow coves and submerged rock formations between Cala Major and Illetes, visible through the water column when morning light penetrates to the seabed at depths of eight to twelve meters. Guided routes often pause at points of architectural interest — the cathedral's southern buttresses, completed in 1601, or the circular Bellver Castle perched 112 meters above sea level on the inland hillside. Some longer itineraries venture west toward the resort strip of Magaluf, where coastal cliffs give way to sandy beaches backed by hotel towers. Fuel consumption and insurance are typically bundled into tour rates, and most providers supply wetsuits during the shoulder months of April, May, and October when surface water temperatures drop to 16–18 degrees Celsius. Port Calanova remains the dominant departure point because its northwestern exposure offers partial shelter from the prevailing easterly winds that build chop across the bay by mid-afternoon. The marina's proximity to the city center — a ten-minute taxi ride from Plaça d'Espanya — also simplifies logistics for visitors staying in Palma's Old Town or along the urban waterfront.