Mallorca Dolphin Watching: The 13 Best Boats

1.Alcudia or Can Picafort: Dolphin-Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,038 reviews · from $91Our pick

From Port d’Alcudia, a fast boat heads along Mallorca’s coast to look for wild dolphins, visit sea caves and stop at Es Coll Baix for a swim. Choose a sunrise or afternoon departure, with optional hotel pickup in Can Picafort. Guides including Pepe, Carlos, César, Andy and Joshua have led trips, though your guide may differ.

“The whole experience was thrilling! The speed and distance we travelled to reach the dolphins was exhilarating. The size of our boat gave a very personal viewing experience, with the dolphins coming so close we could have touched them (we didn't of course) but it was such an emotional encounter. Skipper Andy knew was a fab guide and gave us lots of hints and tips for further sight seeing. I would highly recommend the trip, 10 out of 10 from me. Thank you to everyone involved.”

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2.Port d’Alcudia: Sunrise at Sea & Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,035 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Leave Port d’Alcúdia before sunrise aboard a catamaran, watch the sky brighten over Mallorca’s north coast, and look for dolphins in their natural habitat. The three-hour trip includes a small breakfast and scenic coastal views. Sightings are not guaranteed, but if no dolphins appear, you receive a free return ticket.

“Crew very friendly and the dolphins just spectacular. boats very respectful of the dolphins. maybe a few more blankets available to hand out as can be a bit chilly that time of the morning but otherwise we'll worth the trip 😀”

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3.2-Hour Dolphin Watching Cruise & Glass-Bottom Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,395 reviews · from $37Best value

Cruise Mallorca’s coast for two hours aboard a glass-bottom boat, watching for bottlenose, Risso’s, and common dolphins in their natural habitat. You can view the sea through lower-deck windows, or watch from the upper deck, where there are sunny and shaded spots. A guide speaks Spanish, English, German, or French. Snacks and drinks cost extra, and dolphin sightings are not guaranteed.

“Saw about 10 dolphins by the side of the boat, great conditions on the water and a lovely sail.”

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4.3-Hour Afternoon Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,095 reviews · from $48

Cruise from Santa Ponsa or Paguera on a glass-bottomed boat, watching for wild dolphins from the deck and semi-submerged windows. The three-hour afternoon trip includes a swim stop, two bars, and snorkel gear with a €20 deposit. Spanish, English, German, and French are available.

“We loved it! Had our kids with us (1,5 and 11 years old), they enjoyed so much the tour. We saw dolphins, had amazing swim stop, and most pleasant journey back. Loved it!!”

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5.Dolphin Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 997 reviews · from $54

Take a three-hour morning cruise from Paguera or Santa Ponsa aboard a glass-bottom catamaran. The crew searches for dolphins offshore, then stops for a swim, with snorkel gear available for a €20 deposit. On board, you’ll find two bars, a sun deck, and panoramic underwater windows. Tours are offered in English, German, Spanish, and French.

“The cruise was better than I expected. The view was amazing, and saw dolphins too. The sangria on the boat is really tasty. And we got to seim in marine blue seas,which was breath taking”

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6.From Can Picafort: Dolphin Watching and Cave Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 987 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

From Can Picafort, ride a speedboat with up to 12 people along Mallorca’s north coast. Look for wild dolphins, pass sea caves and Cap de Pinar, then stop for a swim in clear water near Es Coll Baix. Morning trips may include sunrise. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Catalan; Tony and Emilio are among the guides named by passengers.

“Possibly drinks on board ? If it is just a bottle of water each ….”

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7.Can Picafort: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 672 reviews · from $79

Set out from Can Picafort with a captain such as Tony or Toni, scanning Mallorca’s north coast for dolphins in their natural habitat. The three-hour trip takes up to 12 people and may include a cave visit and a swim or snorkel stop, depending on sea conditions. Early departures can catch sunrise; bring sunscreen, a jacket and beachwear.

“7 am start, just in time to catch the wonderful sunrise.We were taken to watch the dolphins, and they were plenty and got really close.We been in a small cave, then we had the option to swim close to a beach on a uninhabited island, which I did.The water was warm and calm & it was so refreshing.Certainly recommend as experience!”

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8.3-Hour Morning Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 423 reviews · from $63

Set sail from Palma aboard Carpe Diem for a three-hour search for wild dolphins off Mallorca’s southwest coast, followed by a swim stop in a cove. The crew uses its experience to look for dolphins, but sightings are never guaranteed. Drinks are sold on board, and snorkel gear is available with a €20 deposit. Optional transfers serve Playa de Palma, Arenal and Can Pastilla.

“All went well. personel was really friendly and we have seen a lot of dolphins. Great trip, would recommend to friends.”

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9.Afternoon Dolphin-Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 183 reviews · from $63

Cruise from Palma along Mallorca’s southwest coast in search of wild dolphins, with a captain who knows where they often appear. The route passes El Toro, Port Adriano, and the Malgrat Islands before a swim stop in a cove. Drinks are sold onboard, and a shuttle returns you to your original meeting point.

“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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10.Dolphin watching by boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $84Top rated

Set out from Alcúdia at dawn for a two-hour boat trip toward Cap de Formentor, watching for dolphins in their natural habitat. The tour is offered in English, has a toilet onboard, and carries no more than 36 people. Mariano, Tiziano, and Salvatore helped make one reported outing especially memorable.

“Really great experience, the staff were great and we saw so many dolphins, really incredible! Would highly recommend!”

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11.Dolphin Watching in Mallorca (Paguera)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Sail from Paguera aboard a catamaran with underwater viewing as the crew searches for wild dolphins. The roughly two-hour trip includes a swim stop, coastal views past Camp de Mar and Cala Fornells, two onboard bars, and two toilets. Crew members Salva and Miguel have been praised for their friendly, lively approach.

“Ver muchísimos delfines y una madre con su hijo delfin lo más bonito , aparte el ambiente del barco espectacular . Éramos los únicos españoles y un trato fabuloso”

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12.Sunrise Boat Trip in Mallorca with Dolphin-Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 83 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $74

Set out from Port d’Alcudia before sunrise on a roughly 2.5-hour catamaran cruise along Mallorca’s north coast. Watch the sky brighten over the sea, search for wild dolphins and enjoy a light breakfast on board. The tour is offered in English, with a maximum group size of 150.

“catamaran plutôt gros mais cela ne nous a pas empêché de voir beaucoup de dauphins et un magnifique levé de soleil ! Petit déjeuné conséquent.”

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13.Pollença: Dolphin Watching Boat Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · from $63

Leave Port de Pollença at sunrise with Lanchas La Gaviota for a three-hour boat excursion along Mallorca’s northern coast. Your captain heads offshore to look for dolphins, keeping a respectful distance from the animals. On the return, have pastries, orange juice, tea, or coffee aboard as the sun lights up the bay.

“Amazing breathtaking scenery and seeing the dolphins was magnificent….”

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