The Mediterranean · DOLPHIN WATCHING TRIPS IN SPAIN
Good dolphin watching trips in Spain fill up weeks ahead in high season and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each fare covers and how they differ.
Review of Benalmádena’s dolphin boat tour, with practical tips on sightings, sea conditions, views, swimming, comfort, and value.
“Loved the trip it was a brilliant experience, my little boy said it was his best day ever getting to see the dolphins!”
Cruise from Paguera to spot dolphins off Mallorca, enjoy coastal views, a swim stop, and a glass-bottom boat ride for $41.
“Friendly staff…entertaining too! Nice clean boat Saw amazing dolphins Bit gutted…we had chance to swim but didn’t take cozi as didn’t know”
Review of Alcudia’s 3-hour dolphin cruise, with sunrise sea trips, Cabo Formentor, caves, Es Coll Baix swimming, tips, and value advice.
“The whole experience was thrilling! The speed and distance we travelled to reach the dolphins was exhilarating. The size of our boat gave a very personal viewing experience, with the dolphins coming so close we could have touched them (we didn't of course) but it was such an emotional encounter. Skipper Andy knew was a fab guide and gave us lots of hints and tips for further sight seeing. I would highly recommend the trip, 10 out of 10 from me. Thank you to everyone involved.”
Watch Mallorca’s sunrise from the sea, spot wild dolphins, and enjoy breakfast on this three-hour Alcudia catamaran tour.
“Fantastic to see the dolphins, so magistic. Lovely breakfast consisting of a roll, croissant cheese, ham and juice or milk.”
Review of Fuengirola’s 2-hour yacht dolphin cruise, with snacks, drinks, swimming, coastal views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Great experience and lovely team. A good day we were able to see the dolphins also.”
Review of Santa Ponsa’s dolphin cruise, with boat details, swim-stop advice, prices, crowd tips, and who will enjoy this Mallorca outing.
“Amazing experience, lots of laughter and excitement. Dolphins were plenty and wonderful to see. Boat was clean and comfortable, guides were well informed , helpful and fun . Would recommend to all”
Review of Fuengirola’s $21 dolphin catamaran cruise, with practical tips on sightings, seating, seasickness, accessibility, and value.
“the music can be improved set of with amie whitehouse then it went downhill”
Review of Marbella dolphin watching by sailboat, with snacks, drinks, sea views, practical tips, pricing, timing, and honest advice.
“The sailboat ride off of Marbella was great and the captain definitely made it that way! It was a 2 hr sailboat ride and viewing dolphins and the captain went out of his way to connect teeth his captain colleagues to track the dolphins. After the first hour, we changed direction and had a real treat seeing the dolphins for about half hour. Awesome experience . Also a nice size of other passengers and we had drinks and some snacks which was a lovely touch. So glad we went on this adventure today. Learned a bit from the captain too, 👍. Highly recommend.”
Review of Mallorca’s 3-hour dolphin cruise from Paguera or Santa Ponsa, with a swim stop, glass-bottom viewing, onboard bars, and practical tips.
“we had a lovely time, got to see a few dolphins and e joyed swim in the open sea 🌊 thank you”
Review of Can Picafort’s 3-hour dolphin and cave boat trip, with sunrise views, Es Coll Baix swimming, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“An absolutely fun trip that cant be missed! The captain Emilio (not sure how to spell) was a witty and knowledgable person, who shared a lot of information about the animal world and his stories. The small group of 12 persons on a small boat made it easier to watch the dolphins closer without disturbing them. Emilio will make sure we get to see the best moments of dolphins too. The trip to thesea cave wasnt too spectacular but I didnt expect much anyway. Then the swimming part was fun as well, it doesnt look like Es Coll Baix, but its more like an ancient pier with very clear water…”
Can Picafort dolphin tour review with a small group, sunrise views, cave visit, swimming stop, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Good boat and a fantastic guide ! We saw many dolphins, a wonderful experience. On the way back we were going along the interesting coast.”
Cruise Estepona’s bay in search of wild dolphins, with snacks, a drink, sunset views, and a possible swim for $41.
“Very good value for money. Lovely intimate trip with only 9 on my trip. Boat was super comfy. Drinks & crisps offered.”
Review of Estepona’s 2-hour dolphin sailing cruise, with drinks, coastal views, possible swimming, practical tips, and honest advice on dolphin sightings.
“A really lovely experience, welcoming and professional staff. A relaxing sailing yacht trip would recommend.”
Watch wild dolphins off Palma, swim in a clear cove, and enjoy a three-hour boat trip with optional transfers and onboard drinks.
“Very nice boat tour, we stopped in a beautiful bay to swim and snorkel for about 15 min, then we moved to catch the dolphins (we saw a bunch of them for about 20 min). On the boat are sold cold drinks and there’s a little toilet. A very good activity overall, the only thing to say is there was no guide at all (but not strictly necessary for the activity in my opinion)”
Review of Fuengirola’s two-hour yacht trip with dolphin watching, drinks, snacks, small groups, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“Great experience with our child on board. We were rescheduled but it worked out since we did get the only view of dolphins for the day.”
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