Mallorca: Sea Cave Diving & Speedboat with Cova des Coloms

Underground lakes lit by your own light, inside Mallorca's most dramatic sea cave.

You board a speedboat on Mallorca's east coast, ride to a sea cave entrance, and descend into Cova des Coloms with a wetsuit, helmet and headlight. You wade through three chambers of underground lakes, spotting stalactites and stalagmites lit only by your flashlight. Gear and transport are included. The whole outing takes a few hours and requires moderate fitness.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sea cave spelunking adventure

• Speedboat ride along east coast
• Explore Cova des Coloms cave
• Discover stalactites and stalagmites
• View crystal-clear underground lakes

The experience

The moment you drop into Cova des Coloms, the world above stops mattering. Your flashlight cuts through the dark and hits water so clear you can see the limestone floor beneath it: brackish and still, reflecting the stalactites hanging overhead like frozen chandeliers. The cave system in Mallorca's east coast has three chambers, each one bigger than the last, and you move through them slowly, boots gripping the wet stone, helmet secure, taking in the scale of what's been carved here over millennia. The speedboat ride to get there is part of it too. You're hugging the coastline, spray hitting your face, the boat cutting through water that shifts from turquoise to deep blue as the cliffs rise up around you.

What makes this different from a standard cave tour is that you're doing the exploring yourself, not just walking behind a guide pointing things out. You wade into the lakes, you shine your light where you want to look, you feel the temperature drop as you move deeper into the chambers. The team running it keeps groups small (that's deliberate, so you're not shuffling along in a line of thirty people), and they're there to make sure you're safe and comfortable, not to rush you through. The whole experience takes a few hours from start to finish, and it's physical: you're climbing, wading, ducking under low passages. That's why they ask for moderate fitness, and why they rule out certain conditions. It's not extreme, but it's real work.

Everything you need is provided: wetsuit, boots, helmet with a headlight built in, and the speedboat transport along the coast. You're not scrambling to rent gear or figure out how to get to the cave mouth. The boat itself is part of the memory. Most people say the ride along those cliffs is almost as good as the cave itself. If you've ever wanted to see what's inside a sea cave instead of just looking at it from a distance, this is how you do it in Mallorca.

What’s included

Your day includes the speedboat ride along Mallorca's east coast, entry to Cova des Coloms sea cave, a wetsuit, boots, helmet with integrated headlight, and guidance from an experienced team that keeps groups small so you can explore at your own pace.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 09:00 and 15:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (8 to 70 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Skualo Porto Cristo

Is this one for you?Right for travelers with moderate fitness who want to explore a sea cave hands-on rather than just observe it, and who don't mind the physical demands of wading and climbing. That's what lets you reach the three chambers and the underground lakes most visitors never see.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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 included in the sea cave tour?

Wetsuit, boots, helmet with headlight, and the speedboat ride to and from the cave.

Is this tour suitable for beginners?

You don't need diving certification, but moderate physical fitness is required. It involves wading, climbing, and ducking through passages.

What should I know before booking?

The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers, those with spinal injuries, or anyone with poor cardiovascular health. Groups are kept small.

How do I get to the starting point?

Public transportation options are available nearby. The speedboat departs from the coast on Mallorca's east side.

What are the water conditions like inside the cave?

The underground lakes are brackish (a mix of fresh and salt water) and crystal-clear, with depths you can see through to the limestone floor.