Mallorca Sea Caving Tour: Walk, Crawl & Swim Through Cova de Coloms

Swim into an underground cave system, then navigate it on foot and by water.

You swim into the cave mouth, walk and crawl through a network of passages, and float on underground lakes surrounded by stalagmites formed over millions of years. Your guide stays with your small group of up to ten, all safety equipment and water shoes are provided, and the whole experience takes six hours. Bring your own lunch and at least two liters of water, and plan for a moderate level of physical exertion throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cova de Coloms sea caving adventure

• Put on wetsuit
• Swim from seashore to cave mouth
• Enter cave with guide
• Admire subterranean lakes and stalagmites
• Walk, crawl, and swim through caves
• Marvel at ancient rock formations

The experience

"So we're actually swimming into that?" The cave mouth sits right at the waterline, and yeah, you're pulling on a wetsuit and heading straight in. The Cova de Coloms sea caving tour in Mallorca is six hours total, and the first part is the swim out from shore with your guide, not long, but it sets the tone. Once you're inside, the cave opens up into this whole network of passages, underground lakes, and stalagmites that have been forming for millions of years. Your guide stays with the group the whole time, and since it's capped at ten people per guide, you're not shuffling through in a crowd.

The walking and crawling parts are what make it real. You're not just looking at formations from a safe distance. You're moving through tight sections, ducking under rock, feeling how the cave actually works. The underground lakes are still and cold, and the mineral deposits on the walls catch whatever light filters down. It's the kind of place where you notice your breathing, the sound of water, the texture of ancient stone. Your guide points out what you're looking at and keeps the pace steady, which matters because this isn't a casual stroll. You need moderate fitness to do it: the crawling, the swimming, the uneven ground all add up over six hours.

Bring at least two liters of water, your own lunch, sunscreen, and a bathing suit. Wear comfortable clothes and sport shoes for the walk to the cave and the sections you do on foot. The guide speaks English and Spanish as a minimum, though they'll do their best with other languages if you request one. If the sea conditions turn rough on the day, they swap to one of two alternative caves that are safer for swimming. The minimum age is twelve, and it's not recommended if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns. The physical demand is real, and the guide needs to know before you start.

What’s included

• Your day includes a local guide who stays with your group throughout, all safety equipment and water shoes, and access to the Cova de Coloms cave system.
• You provide your own bathing suit, lunch, sunscreen, and at least two liters of water.
• Comfortable clothes and sport shoes are needed for the approach and the walking sections inside the cave.

Before you book

Lasts 4h 30m, from € 80 per person, with live guides in 5 languages and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 34 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Experience Mallorca S.L

Is this one for you?Right for swimmers with moderate fitness who want to move through an actual cave system rather than view it from a boardwalk. Expect six hours of continuous activity (swimming, crawling, walking on uneven ground), which is what lets you reach the underground lakes and deeper passages most visitors never see.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the Cova de Coloms sea caving tour?

Six hours total, including the swim out to the cave mouth, time inside the passages and lakes, and the return.

Do I need diving certification?

No certification required. You swim and snorkel to the cave entrance and inside the underground lakes, but it's not technical diving.

What's included in the tour?

Local guide, all safety equipment, and water shoes. You bring your own bathing suit, lunch, sunscreen, and at least two liters of water.

What's the group size?

Small groups, maximum ten people per guide.

What if the sea is rough?

If conditions are dangerous, the tour switches to one of two alternative caves that are safe for swimming.

Is there an age limit?

Minimum age is twelve years old.

Who shouldn't do this tour?

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Moderate physical fitness is required.