Can Picafort Dolphin Watching and Sea Cave Boat Trip

Name: Can Picafort Dolphin Watching and Sea Cave Boat Trip
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 80.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.81 (1411 reviews)

4.8 (1,411 verified reviews)

Dolphins surfacing off Mallorca's north coast with the boat's wake behind

The boat entering a sea cave in the cliffs of the north coast

Guests leaning over the side above clear turquoise water at the swim stop

The speedboat anchored off an undeveloped, rocky stretch of shoreline

A dolphin breaking the surface close to the hull in deep blue water

About This Experience

Can Picafort sits at the southern end of Alcúdia Bay, and the boats that leave it work the same water as the Alcúdia fleet from a different angle. This trip gives you three hours and spends them on three separate things: the dolphins, the coastline, and a swim.

The outbound leg runs towards Cap de Formentor, the UNESCO-listed headland at the island's northern tip, with the Serra de Tramuntana rising behind it. Guests are consistent that it takes about an hour to reach the water where the dolphins are, and that the ride out can be lively — this is a fast boat, and the bay picks up chop by mid-morning. Take something for motion sickness if you are prone to it.

On the way back the boat passes Cap de Pinar and puts into a sea cave, where the light comes off the water onto the rock. The last stop is Es Coll Baix: a pale shingle cove under grey cliffs with no road to it, where there is time to swim and snorkel before the run home.

A guide travels with the boat, and snorkel masks and life vests are provided. The morning departure catches the sunrise on the way out.

Highlights

Watch the sunrise from open water on the early departure
Sail towards Cap de Formentor, a UNESCO-listed headland, with the Tramuntana behind it
Look for dolphins and other marine life working the north-coast feeding grounds
Put into a sea cave off Cap de Pinar and see the light come off the water
Swim and snorkel at Es Coll Baix, a cove reachable only by boat or a steep walk
Sail with a guide on board rather than a skipper alone

What's Included

✓ Three-hour boat trip along Mallorca's north coast
✓ Tour guide on board
✓ Dolphin watching off Cap de Formentor
✓ Entrance to the sea caves
✓ Swim stop at Es Coll Baix with time to snorkel
✓ Snorkel mask and life vest
✓ Fuel

Not Included

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Towels

What to Bring

Swimwear
A towel
Sunscreen
A jacket — it is cold on a fast boat before the sun is properly up

Good to Know & Caveats

This activity requires good weather to run.
Warm clothing is recommended at the beginning and end of the season.
Guests describe about an hour of fast running to reach the dolphins, and a choppy ride on breezy days — bring motion-sickness tablets if you need them.
The meeting point is Carrer Cervantes 7 in Can Picafort.

Not Suitable For

Children under 5 years
Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Meeting Point

Carrer Cervantes, 7, 07458 Can Picafort, Illes Balears, Spain

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.8/5 by 1,411 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

This is an absolute MUST SEE in Majorca. We took the early 7:30 trip and it was magical, there were many dolphins swimming close to our boat. We highly recommend it
— Katarzyna, September 15, 2026

Amazing experience to watch dolphins play and jump from close by. Riding on the boat was fun, but also got a bit long: 1 hour to get to the place, where the dolphins are. We experienced heavy rain after the dolphin location, which can happen, but without it would be better. The cave The Cathedral is interesting, but was not extra special to us. Swimming in the nature park was nice. We would definitely recommend for the dolphins!
— Julia, August 27, 2026

Be aware that it takes 1 hour to get to the dolphins and it’s a bumpy ride. But to see the dolphin was a wonderful experience.
— Lara, September 4, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to reach the dolphins?

About an hour of running from Can Picafort, according to guests who have made the trip. The boat covers real distance to get to the feeding grounds, which is part of why the sightings are as reliable as they are.

Is the ride rough?

It can be. This is a fast boat on open water, and Alcúdia Bay builds chop as the morning wind comes up. Several reviews mention a bumpy outbound leg and recommend taking something for seasickness beforehand.

What is Es Coll Baix?

A shingle cove on the Victòria peninsula, under grey cliffs, with no road down to it. Reaching it on foot means a steep forty-minute descent from the car park above, which is why it is usually close to empty when the boats arrive.

Is snorkel gear provided?

Yes, a mask and a life vest are included. Bring your own swimwear and towel.

Can we see the sunrise?

On the morning option, yes — the boat is out on the water as the light comes up over the bay.