Hidden Sea Cave and Snorkelling Boat Tour from Alcúdia Mallorca

The Bay of Alcúdia, the starting point

The Bay of Alcúdia is the largest bay in Mallorca, a wide sweep of shallow turquoise water and fine sand stretching from Port d'Alcúdia past Playa de Muro to Can Picafort and on to the rocky shore of Colònia de Sant Pere. Its calm surface in summer makes it ideal for boat trips, and from the water you see the whole curve of the coast backed by the mountains of the Victòria peninsula on one side and the Artà range on the other.

After hotel pickup and a short transfer to the boarding point, your crew gives a safety briefing and you set off across the bay. This first crossing of about 35 minutes is when your guide explains the route, the marine life and the protected areas ahead. If you are looking for an Alcúdia boat tour that goes beyond the beaches, this is where it begins.

Cap Farrutx and the hidden Pirate Cave

Cap Farrutx is the dramatic headland that closes the Bay of Alcúdia to the east, a wall of limestone rising almost straight from the sea. Waves and time have carved caves and arches into its base, and one of them, known locally as the Pirate Cave, is the highlight of this trip. Its name recalls old tales of smugglers hiding out of sight of the coast; today it is a quiet natural pool.

The boat stops for about 30 minutes for photos and a swim. Inside, the water glows blue and green as light enters from the mouth, and shoals of small fish move around the rocks below you. Swimming into a sea cave in Mallorca is one of those experiences guests talk about long after the holiday, and on this boat it is done calmly in a small group, with the crew watching from the boat.

Punta del Caló and the Llevant natural park

The coast beyond Cap Farrutx belongs to the Llevant natural park, a protected area of rugged hills, pine woods and tiny coves near Artà where there are no resorts and no roads to the shore. Near Punta del Caló the boat anchors for about 45 minutes in a sheltered cove of clear water over rock and sand, one of the places that can only be reached by sea.

This is the time to snorkel among the rocks and seagrass, take a paddleboard out on the calm water, sunbathe on deck or just float and enjoy the silence. The crew hands out masks, snorkels and boards, and life jackets are available for anyone who wants extra comfort. It is the most relaxed part of the day and the reason the trip suits families as well as confident swimmers.

The return across the bay

On the way back the boat follows the coast for about 40 minutes, with views of the Llevant cliffs, the quiet fishing village of Colònia de Sant Pere and the long beaches of the bay. Your guide points out landmarks and shares stories of the coast, and there is time to dry off in the sun before reaching the harbour.

The transfer then drops you back in your hotel area, so the whole morning or afternoon is free of planning. The best time to book this trip is from late spring to early autumn, when the sea is warm and calm; the crew may adjust the route if the wind turns, choosing the most sheltered spots of the day.