Spain · DOLPHIN AND WHALE WATCHING TRIPS IN MALLORCA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 dolphin and whale watching trips in Mallorca worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Set out from Port d’Alcudia on a three-hour cruise to find wild dolphins near Cabo Formentor. Choose a sunrise or later departure, then visit sea caves and stop at Es Coll Baix for a swim. Guides such as Pepe, César, Andy, and Joshua add local insight. Bring warm layers, sun protection, and a towel.
“It was absolutely AMAZAING! There was lots of dolphins, we were all amazed. Totally recommend it”
Leave Puerto de Alcúdia before sunrise aboard a large catamaran, cruise Mallorca’s north coast, and look for dolphins in the wild. The three-hour trip includes sunrise views, coastal scenery, soft music, and a small breakfast of bread, ham, cheese, pastries, and a drink. Bring warm layers and prepare for open-sea motion.
“It was a very mesmerizing experience. Totally worth the money. Also, the small breakfast helped a lot as we woke up very early. And the end result.... dolphins 😊.”
Set out from Mallorca for a two-hour dolphin cruise on a modern glass-bottom boat. Watch for bottlenose, Risso’s, and common dolphins from the open decks, then check the lower viewing windows. Guides speak Spanish, English, German, and French. Snacks, drinks, shaded seating, and a possible swim stop round out this family-friendly outing.
“The water was a bit choppy but didn’t feel it much with the catamaran boat. Guide was very funny and so nice, other staff were happy and chatty when you talked to them. Delighted we got to see dolphins! Very happy children, guide was great with pointing them out. Also thank you to the lovely guide/captain who allowed my partner to propose to me on the boat! Slightly embarrassed but beyond happy. Thank you all again! 🩵”
Cruise from Santa Ponsa or Paguera aboard a glass-bottomed boat with Spanish, English, German, and French-speaking guides. Search for Risso’s, bottlenose, and white-sided dolphins, watch the seabed through semi-submerged windows, and stop for a swim. Two onboard bars, a sun deck, and optional snorkel gear make this a relaxed afternoon on Mallorca’s coast.
“Queue looked overcrowded but on board we went outside on deck so fine. As we boarded staff took a photo of us. The whole experience was glorious. Though we couldn't hear everything the captain said we loved every moment. The sea was a navy colour I've never seen before. We did get some glimpses of dolphins so that was delightful. My son felt a bit sea wobbly for a while but nothing was stopping him from joining in the swim stop! The swim stop was tricky treading water in deep sea. I kept holding on to the rope hanging from the boat. So glad I joined in. I went down…”
Set out on a three-hour morning cruise from Playa Tora in Paguera or Santa Ponsa. Watch for dolphins from the open deck or panoramic underwater windows, then stop for a swim and snorkeling. The boat has two bars, snacks, a solarium, and guides in English, German, Spanish, and French.
“The trip was excellent and the staff were amazing. The only negative was the inconsideration of other guests on the boat. People were sprawled out along benches (laid down) whilst we had to stand for the duration of the trip. We stood at the back of the boat and this was fine until people were getting off to swim and then we literally had nowhere to stand without people pushing! On a more positive note, the tour was amazing and we saw sooo many dolphins! Would definitely book again!”
Set out from Can Picafort with up to 12 people for a three-hour speedboat trip along Mallorca’s north coast. Look for dolphins near Cabo de Formentor, pass Cap de Pinar, visit a sea cave, and stop to swim near Es Coll Baix. Sunrise departures offer the best light, while guides such as Tony and Emilio add local facts and steady boat handling.
“It was fantastic!! You swim/snorkel in the warmer months, he did give us the option to swim if we wanted to. Our guide was awesome and gave us loads of facts about Mallorca as we went along the coastline. We saw so many dolphins. The caves were cool. We saw birds and even mountain goats. You need a jumper this time of year as at high speed it gets chilly. Worth the money. Thank you Tony.”
Set out from the Can Picafort Yacht Club in a fast boat with up to 12 people. Your captain, often Toni, searches for dolphins and points out Mallorca’s northern coast, Cap de Formentor, caves, and rock formations. The three-hour trip ends with a cove stop and possible swimming or snorkeling, depending on the weather.
“Good boat and a fantastic guide ! We saw many dolphins, a wonderful experience. On the way back we were going along the interesting coast.”
Sail from Palma aboard the Carpe Diem, searching for wild dolphins along Mallorca’s southwest coast before stopping at a clear cove for swimming and snorkeling. The friendly multilingual crew offers drinks from the bar, shaded seating, and a small toilet. Depart from La Lonja or choose a transfer from Playa de Palma, Arenal, or Can Pastilla.
“All went well. personel was really friendly and we have seen a lot of dolphins. Great trip, would recommend to friends.”
Cruise from Palma into open sea on a comfortable speedboat, search for wild dolphins with an experienced captain, and stop for a swim near the south coast. The route passes El Toro, Port Adriano, and the Malgrat Islands before ending in Santa Ponsa. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and cash for drinks and the snorkel deposit.
“little bit overpriced and what we didn't like it that we didn't got dropped in the boat to the original place where we get in, we had to get off the boat and move to the bus which was not mentioned at all in the description, we actually found out when we docked and they told us to leave and go to the bus but in total was fun experience, the stuff could be more chatty, we did see 3 delfins”
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