The 15 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 $93

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.Afternoon Dolphin-Watching Boat Tour

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

Cruise from Palma into open water with a multilingual crew who know the dolphin grounds. Watch for wild dolphins, pass El Toro, Port Adriano, and the Malgrat Islands, then stop at a sheltered cove for a swim. The boat ends in Santa Ponsa, followed by a shuttle to your original meeting point.

“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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11.Dolphin watching by boat

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

Meet at Alcúdia’s Moll Comercial before sunrise for a two to three-hour boat trip toward Cap de Formentor. The crew, including Mariano, Tiziano, and Salvatore, explains what you see while you watch dolphins swim, jump, and play. The boat carries up to 36 people, has a toilet, and returns to the starting point.

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

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12.Dolphin Watching in Mallorca (Paguera)

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

Join Cruise Cormoran from Paguera for about two hours of dolphin watching, coastal cruising, and a swim stop in clear water. Salva and Captain Miguel are known for warm, lively hosting. The catamaran has underwater viewing, two bars, toilets, and optional snorkel masks with a €20 deposit. Expect a shared boat and changing routes in rough weather.

“Great experience. Super Crew. Lots of dolphins seen. Not for a weak stomach (at least in today's conditions) Insgesamt topAuto-translated”

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13.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 for a 2.5-hour catamaran trip along Mallorca’s northern coast. You’ll watch the sky brighten over Alcudia Bay, search offshore for wild dolphins, and have breakfast with tea or coffee on the return. The boat can carry up to 150 people, so expect a shared, lively outing rather than a private sail.

“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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14.North Coast Dolphins Sunrise Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Meet your crew at Alcudiamar harbour for a three-hour sunrise cruise from Port d’Alcudia. You’ll look for dolphins in open water, pass cliffs, coves, and sea caves, then stop at a quiet beach for swimming and snorkeling. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Polish. David is named as captain on some departures.

“Juste MAGIQUE. Un beau lever de soleil, admirer les dauphins dans leur milieu naturel, des paysages à coupés le souffle. Un grand MERCI au capitaine pour son accueil chaleureux.”

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15.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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