Dolphin Watching at Dawn in Alcúdia: Small Group Boat Tour

Sunrise, dolphins at Cape Formentor, a swim in crystal water

A small-group dolphin watching boat tour departing at dawn from Alcúdia port, with a 99% chance of spotting dolphins near Cape Formentor's UNESCO-listed cliffs. The boat carries 12 people maximum and includes snorkelling equipment. On the return, you stop at Es Coll Baix beach to swim in clear water before heading back to port. The entire outing takes 3 hours.

The experience

The boat leaves Alcúdia port at sunrise and heads toward Cape Formentor, where the cliffs rise as part of the Tramuntana mountain range and hold UNESCO World Heritage status. The vessel's design lets you get close to dolphins as they move through the water: the operator quotes a 99% sighting rate. A guide fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language narrates the route and points out what you're seeing.

On the return journey, the boat stops at Es Coll Baix, a beach enclosed by forested cliffs on the north coast. The water there is clear enough to snorkel, and snorkelling equipment is provided. You can choose to swim or stay on deck. Either way, you're back at Alcúdia port by mid-morning. The whole outing runs 3 hours from departure to return.

What’s included

• Snorkelling equipment.
• small-group boat with a live guide in multiple languages.
• stop at Es Coll Baix beach for swimming.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday and FridayDepartures at 07:00 and 10:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (3 to 70 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Alcudia Sea Explorer

Is this one for you?Book this if you want dolphins without a large crowd: 12 people maximum means you're not jostling for space or a view. The early start and short duration fit a morning activity before the rest of your day begins.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

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.

What's the chance of actually seeing dolphins on this tour?

The operator states a 99% sighting rate for dolphins on this route near Cape Formentor.

Can I swim at Es Coll Baix, or is it just a viewing stop?

Es Coll Baix is a swimming stop where you can bathe in the clear water if you wish. Snorkelling equipment is included, so you can go in the water or stay on the boat.

How many people travel together on this boat?

The boat carries a maximum of 12 people per departure, keeping the group small.

What time does the tour depart from Alcúdia?

The boat leaves at sunrise from Alcúdia port. The full outing takes 3 hours.