7 Dolphin & Whale Watching in Mallorca Worth Booking

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

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

Leave Puerto de Alcúdia before sunrise for a three-hour catamaran trip along Mallorca’s north coast. Watch for wild dolphins, see the sky brighten over the sea, and enjoy a small breakfast on the return journey. Bring a warm layer, sunscreen, and a camera.

“Sunrise and dolphin watching tour, brilliant, got to see lots of dolphins and seeing them in their natural environment and the sun rising was magical. would highly recommend this tour! A nice breakfast provided to eat on the way back.”

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2.2-Hour Dolphin Watching Cruise & Glass-Bottom Boat

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

Set out early from Mallorca for a two-hour cruise aboard a modern glass-bottom boat. Watch for bottlenose, Risso’s, and common dolphins, enjoy coastal views, and use the lower-deck windows for underwater sightings. A bar sells reasonably priced drinks, snacks, pizza, and ice cream.

“Loved the experience! Actually saw the dolphins too! I know it isn’t always guaranteed. Boat was rocky going out and seeing the dolphins but that’s just how the sea is! Staff super friendly and informative - great value for money!”

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3.3-Hour Afternoon Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

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

Join Cruise Cormoran for a three-hour afternoon boat trip from Santa Ponsa or Paguera. Search for wild dolphins, watch marine life through semi-submerged windows, stop to swim, and relax on the upper-deck solarium. English, Spanish, German, and French are available.

“Great location , great people , fantastic views! We have seen dolphins for more than 15 minutes, the spot for swimming and snorkelling was amazing ! I would definitely recommend this trip!”

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4.Dolphin Watching Cruise

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

Spend three hours on a glass-bottomed catamaran off Mallorca, watching for dolphins, viewing the sea through panoramic underwater windows, and stopping to swim. The friendly multilingual crew keeps things lively, with two onboard bars selling drinks, snacks, pizza, and ice cream.

“Everything was really good; it was absolutely worth the price (we also saw about seven dolphins).”

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

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

From Can Picafort, join a maximum 12-person speedboat for a 3-hour trip along Mallorca’s north coast. Guide Tony or Emilio takes you toward Cabo de Formentor to spot wild dolphins, visit a sea cave, and stop for a swim near Es Coll Baix. Bring warm layers and expect spray.

“This was a lot of fun on the boat and the dolphins are stunning! But be prepared to spend a lot of time on the boat getting to the dolphins (approx 45 mins- 1 hour). Swimming stop was nice but very short (10-15 mins) and driver said we were not allowed to swim to the beach which would have been nice to see the goats on the beach.”

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6.Can Picafort: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Swimming

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

Set out from Can Picafort Yacht Club with a captain speaking Catalan, English, or Spanish. Search for wild dolphins, enjoy views toward Cap de Formentor, visit a cave and cove, and swim or snorkel if weather allows. The small boat carries no more than 12 people.

“It was a lovely experience, only 12 people on board, nice and efficient captain, we have seen lots of dolphins and some interesting rock formations. We have stopped for a short swim at a beautiful bay, perhaps this stop could have lasted a bit longer as we have had enough time to get back to the marina but overall it was a fabulous experience.”

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7.3-Hour Morning Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

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

Sail aboard the Carpe Diem from Palma’s La Lonja jetty, looking for wild dolphins along Mallorca’s southwest coast before stopping at a clear cove for swimming and snorkeling. The crew speaks English, French, German, and Spanish. Transfers are available from 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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