The 10 Mallorca Dolphin Watching Tours That Are Worth the Early Start

1.From Paguera: Dolphin Watching Cruise in a Glass-Bottom Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,669 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $41Our pick

Set out from Playa Tora near Santa Ponsa on a 1.5 to 2.5-hour dolphin cruise led in English, French, German, and Spanish. Watch Risso’s, bottlenose, and white-sided dolphins from the deck, then choose a swim stop on the longer trip. Expect a lively boat, snack bar, sunny views, and a small glass-bottom viewing area.

“Left on time, saw Dolphins and enjoyed the drive back via the goat mountains”

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2.Alcudia or Can Picafort: Dolphin-Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,457 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Set out from Port d’Alcudia or use optional pickup in Can Picafort for a three-hour dolphin cruise. Choose sunrise or afternoon departure, watch wild dolphins from a fast small boat, visit sea caves, and stop at Es Coll Baix for a swim. Guides including Carlos, Andy, César, Diego, and Pepe add local details and plenty of energy.

“AMAZING, can’t describe in words. The guide was the best🤩 totally worth it. Nice views, stopped for a swimming at a lovely beach. Prepare to get wet and enjoy!!”

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

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

Set out from Puerto de Alcúdia before dawn for a three-hour catamaran cruise along Mallorca’s north coast. Watch the sunrise at sea, look for wild dolphins, and enjoy a small breakfast of pastries, bread, ham, cheese, and a drink on the return. Bring warm layers and prepare for a large boat carrying up to 150 to 200 people.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this trip, well worth the morning & the early start absolutely surreal I recommend this trip it’s once in a lifetime experience 5* No transfer from our hotel but it was 7€ in a taxi which was easy enough to do”

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4.Santa Ponsa: Dolphin Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,700 reviews · 105 minutes - 2.5 hours · from $41

From Santa Ponsa jetty, you’ll cruise along Mallorca’s southwest coast and into open water with a multilingual captain searching for dolphins. Choose a 1.5-hour dolphin trip or a longer 2 to 2.5-hour outing with a swim stop. The large boat has seating, a bar, and snorkel gear for a €20 deposit.

“fantastic trip. beautiful scenery. the dolphins were amazing... great value for money”

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5.Mallorca: Dolphin Watching Cruise

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

Spend three hours on a family-friendly glass-bottom catamaran from Paguera or Santa Ponsa. The crew searches for dolphins in open water, then stops for swimming and snorkeling. Onboard bars sell drinks and snacks, while the lower deck offers underwater views. Guides speak English, German, Spanish, and French.

“Excellent trip, we were one of the first groups on the boat so managed to sit outside at the back to the side of the boat. Had a great view. Saw a lot of dolphins and the short snorkel stop was enjoyable, too. We missed a trick in that the boat is glass bottomed so should have gone down there after seeing the dolphins as someone else told us after the trip that they saw the dolphins swim alongside the boat under the water from there - putting this in as a possible tip for anyone else! Would definitely recommend, we were impressed by the number of dolphins we saw.Read…”

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6.From Can Picafort: 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. Guide-captains such as Tony and Emilio take you along Mallorca’s north coast to find wild dolphins, pass Cap de Pinar, visit a sea cave, and stop for swimming near Es Coll Baix. Sunrise departures add a memorable start.

“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.Can Picafort: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour, Swimming stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 770 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Set out from Can Picafort Yacht Club in a fast boat with up to 12 people. Your captain, possibly Sebastian or Toni, guides you toward dolphins, Cap de Formentor, coastal caves, and a quiet swimming cove. Early departures can include sunrise. Bring sunscreen, a jacket, beachwear, and protection for your phone.

“Absolutely Fantastic experience! we saw so many dolphins, loved the cave and the cove for swimming. suitable for children. Will certainly book again when we come back.”

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8.From Alcudia: Sunrise Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 725 reviews · 2 hours · from $93Top rated

Leave Alcúdia or Can Picafort before sunrise, ride to Port d’Alcúdia, and spend two hours at sea looking for dolphins in their natural habitat. A multilingual crew explains dolphin behavior, points out pods, and keeps a respectful distance. Small boats, hotel transfers, blankets, and calm sunrise views make this a strong choice for families and nature lovers.

“It was an amazing experience Me and my daughter loved this experience The sunrise was the best I’ve ever seen especially with the music Then the dolphins turned up They are the most beautiful creatures ever It made our holiday All of the staff on our boat were wonderful they were so kind and helpful Transportation to our boat was prompt”

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9.3-Hour Morning Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

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

Sail from Palma aboard the Carpe Diem, search for wild dolphins with an experienced crew, then stop at a clear cove for swimming and snorkeling. The three-hour outing leaves at 10:30, with optional pickup from Playa de Palma, Arenal, and Can Pastilla. Drinks and snacks are sold aboard, and snorkel gear is available with a €20 deposit.

“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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10.Alcudia: Dolphin Watching at Sunrise with Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · from $70

Set out from Alcudia at sunrise with Captain Miguel on a fast, intimate boat ride. After about 30 minutes across the morning sea, spend a guaranteed 30 minutes near wild dolphins, with soft music and time for photos. The trip lasts two hours and suits active adults who can handle a brisk ride.

“We saw many dolphins and the boat drive was amazing. Very pretty sunset view, the captain miguel was also very kind and made it an unforgettable experience.”

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