The 13 Best Dolphin Watching Trips in Mallorca

1.Alcudia or Can Picafort: Dolphin-Watching Cruise

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

Set out from Port d’Alcudia on a fast three-hour cruise to find wild dolphins near Cabo Formentor. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide, including captains such as Pepe, Carlos, César, Andy, and Joshua, also shows you sea caves before a swim at Es Coll Baix. Hotel pickup from Can Picafort is optional.

“It was really amazing! We could see a lot of dolphins, the staff are really nice and know how to find them. We also had a great stop on the Es Coll Baix for swimming after a small tour beside the cliffs.”

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2.Sunrise at Sea & Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

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

Set out from Port d'Alcudia before dawn on a large catamaran, sailing about an hour toward Mallorca's north coast. Watch sunrise at sea, look for wild dolphins, and have a small breakfast of bread, pastries, ham, cheese, coffee, or juice on the return trip. Bring warm layers and motion-sickness medicine if needed.

“We initially didn’t believe we would actually see the dolphins, but we did, and it was an amazing experience. The captain was really considerate about them, not to intrude in any way. Seeing the sunrise was also really nice”

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3.2-Hour Dolphin Watching Cruise & Glass-Bottom Boat

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

Set out early with a multilingual guide on a two-hour cruise from Mallorca’s coast. Watch for bottlenose, Risso’s, and common dolphins from the upper deck, then check the underwater windows below. You can buy drinks, pizza, snacks, and ice cream, and some trips include a swim stop.

“Loved every minute of it. Seen so many dolphins close to the boat and also in the distance. Great value for money. Lots of space to see over the side of the boat not too crowded.”

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4.3-Hour Afternoon Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

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

Spend three hours offshore from Santa Ponsa or Paguera searching for wild dolphins, viewing sea life through semi-submerged windows, and swimming from a glass-bottom catamaran. You get two onboard bars, a sun deck, multilingual guides, and a swim stop, but sightings depend on nature.

“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…”

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5.Dolphin Watching Cruise

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

Join a three-hour morning cruise from Playa Tora in Paguera or Santa Ponsa. Watch for dolphins from the open deck and panoramic underwater windows, then swim and snorkel in clear sea. Drinks, snacks, pizza, and ice cream are available onboard.

“We saw a pod of Dolphins and for forty minutes followed them. A great memory”

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6.Dolphin Watching and Cave Boat Trip

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

Join a maximum of 12 people on a three-hour speedboat trip from Can Picafort. Look for dolphins near Cabo de Formentor, view sea caves by Cap de Pinar, and swim or snorkel in clear water near Es Coll Baix. Sunrise departures offer the best light and cooler conditions.

“Amazing! We saw a lot of dolphins, were allowed to take pictures and had a chill trip by boat. All in all I’d recommend this trip 100%!”

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7.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Swimming

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

Join Captain Tony or a fellow North Coast Adventure guide for a three-hour small-group trip from Can Picafort. You will search for wild dolphins, view Cap de Formentor, visit a sea cave and stop at a cove for swimming or snorkeling when conditions allow.

“It was the best trip I’ve had in Can Picafort. Tony was brilliant in showing and explaining in detail the resorts we passed. Managed to see some dolphins close up and the speed boat ride was so much fun. Recommend.”

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8.3-Hour Morning Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

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

Set out from Palma at 10:30 aboard the Carpe Diem to search for dolphins along Mallorca’s southwest coast. After the wildlife viewing, stop at a clear-water cove for swimming and snorkeling. Choose Palma departure or bus pickup from Playa de Palma, Arenal, or Can Pastilla.

“The trip was good. We saw plenty of dolphins and the crew were mindful to give them space and switched off the engine. Swimming spot was great. My only negative comment would be that we were bussed from Palma harbour to a dive of a resort about 30 minutes away to catch the boat. By the time we arrived and taking into account the bus journey back, a 3-hour trip took most of the day. Nowhere in the description did it mention this.”

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9.Afternoon Dolphin-Watching Boat Tour

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

Cruise from Palma into open sea with a multilingual crew searching for wild dolphins. You will pass El Toro, Port Adriano, and the Malgrat Islands, then stop in a secluded cove for swimming before finishing in Santa Ponsa and returning by shuttle.

“This is a great trip while on holiday. We loved it. The boat in the description originally stated catamaran, which is what we were expecting but not what arrived. The boat we got was great though, fast, clean, spacious and comfortable. The staff on the boat were lovely and we had a great day, seeing dolphins and jumping into the sea. It really was a brilliant family day out. We were picked up at 12pm for a 3 hour excursion starting in Palma 25mins away, we were driven round in circles then arrived in Palma at 1pm where we were given an hour to explore Palma which was unexpected but…”

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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 before sunrise for a two-hour boat ride toward Cap de Formentor. The English-speaking crew, including Mariano, Tiziano, and Salvatore, helps you watch dolphins in the open sea, with a toilet aboard and room for up to 36 people.

“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

Cruise from Paguera with Captain Miguel and host Salva in search of wild dolphins, then stop to swim near Camp de Mar or another sheltered bay. The two-hour catamaran trip includes underwater viewing, coastal scenery, onboard bars, and a €20 deposit for shared snorkel masks.

“Parcours en mer fabuleux! L'équipage au top et pour finir les dauphins en mer. Je recommande cette excursion.”

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12.Sunrise Boat Trip in Mallorca with Dolphin-Watching

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

Leave Port d’Alcúdia before sunrise for a 2.5-hour catamaran trip along Mallorca’s northern coast. You’ll watch the sky brighten, search for dolphins near open water, and return with croissants, bread, ham, cheese, tea, coffee, and juice. The tour is in English and can hold up to 150 people.

“Très belle sortie en famille. Même si il faut être matinal, ça en vaut vraiment la peine. Pour le lever du soleil et pour voir évoluer les dauphins dans la mer. Ces moments magiques resteront inoubliables. Nous sommes très nombreux à bord, mais ça se passe bien. On peut regretter un manque de communication avant la montée à bord. Allez-y pour le spectacle !”

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13.Dolphin Watching Boat Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · from $63

Set out from Port de Pollença with Lanchas La Gaviota at sunrise for northern Mallorca views and dolphin watching offshore. The crew speaks English, Spanish, and Catalan. On the way back, enjoy a buffet of pastries, orange juice, tea, and coffee. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed.

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

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