Paguera Dolphin Watching Cruise in a Glass-Bottom Boat Mallorca
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Overview
A family-friendly cruise from Paguera on a glass-bottom boat, exploring the southwest coast of Mallorca. You sail past rocky coves and clear bays, look down through the glass at the seabed and its fish, and keep watch for bottlenose and Risso's dolphins in open water. The skipper speaks English, the trip lasts about two and a half hours in total and you can choose a morning, midday or afternoon departure. Wild animals cannot be promised, but the coast is beautiful in any case.
Highlights
- Glass-bottom boat for views of the seabed and fish
- Dolphin watching in open water off Mallorca's southwest coast
- Three departure times to suit your day
- Easy family-friendly cruise of about two and a half hours
- English-speaking skipper on board
- Departure from the resort of Paguera
Full Description
Paguera and the southwest coast of Mallorca
Paguera, also written Peguera, is a lively resort in the municipality of Calvià, set around sheltered bays with calm water and pine-covered hills behind. Its beaches are among the best in the southwest, which is why many visitors look for a Paguera boat trip as an easy activity close to their hotel.
From the port the cruise heads along a coast of small coves, rocky headlands and clear turquoise water. The area around Cala Fornells and the coast towards Camp de Mar is very scenic from the sea, and the shoreline looks very different from the water than from the beach.
Dolphin watching cruise from Paguera
Our dolphin watching cruise from Paguera heads into open water where bottlenose dolphins and Risso's dolphins are sometimes seen, often travelling and playing near the boat. Dolphins are wild, so we cannot promise a sighting, but the crew knows the area and looks out for them throughout the cruise.
The skipper keeps a respectful distance so the animals are not disturbed. Bring a camera with a zoom, sunglasses and sunscreen, and keep everyone seated when the boat is moving. If you want a good chance of calm seas, the morning departure is often the quietest.
The glass-bottom boat
The glass panels in the hull let you look straight down at the seabed, the meadows of Posidonia seagrass and the fish that live around the rocks. It is a great activity for children who are not ready to snorkel, and it lets everyone see marine life without getting wet.
A glass-bottom boat trip in Mallorca is at its best on a calm, sunny day when visibility is high. The cruise lasts about two hours on the water, and the total activity time is roughly two and a half hours from departure.
Choosing your departure time
We offer a midday departure at 11:30, a morning departure at 08:30 and an afternoon departure at 14:30. The best time for dolphin watching in Mallorca is usually the morning, when the sea is calm and the light is soft, but the midday and afternoon cruises are warmer and popular with families.
The meeting point is in Paguera, and your confirmation shows exactly where to go. Arrive about 15 minutes early, and remember that the trip can be delayed or cancelled in poor weather. Snacks and drinks are not included, so bring water.
Itinerary
- Meet at the departure point in PagueraArrive about 15 minutes before your departure and check in with the crew.
- Board the glass-bottom boatTake a seat on the boat and listen to the safety briefing from the skipper.
- Cruise the southwest coastSail past rocky headlands, coves and clear bays for about two hours in total.
- Dolphin watching in open waterLook out for bottlenose and Risso's dolphins, with time to take photos.
- Return to PagueraBack in port after about two and a half hours in total.
What's included
- 2-hour glass-bottom boat cruise
- Dolphin watching along the coast
- View of the seabed through the glass floor
- English-speaking skipper
Not included
- Snacks and purchases from the onboard bar
- Hotel transfer
- Tips
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children — a child price for ages 4–11
- Nature and wildlife lovers
- Anyone who wants to see it from the water
- A half-day plan — about 2.5 hours
Think twice if
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
- You get seasick easily
Not suitable for
- Travellers who are very prone to seasickness
- Anyone who wants a guaranteed animal sighting, as the dolphins are wild
Meeting point
The cruise departs from Paguera, and the exact meeting point is shown on your confirmation. Please arrive about 15 minutes before your chosen departure time. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan to walk or take a taxi to the port.
Important information
- Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
- Wear flat, non-slip shoes and comfortable clothes, with a light layer for the morning trip
- Bring a camera with a zoom lens for the dolphins
- Snacks and drinks are not included
- Sightings of wild dolphins cannot be guaranteed
- The trip may be changed or cancelled in bad weather
- Arrive about 15 minutes before your departure
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the dolphin watching cruise cost?
The price depends on the departure and the number of adults and children. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each, adult and child.
How long is the cruise?
About two and a half hours in total, including about two hours on the water.
Will we see dolphins?
Bottlenose and Risso's dolphins are often seen in these waters, but they are wild animals and a sighting cannot be promised.
What is the difference between the departure times?
The cruise is the same. You choose between the 08:30, 11:30 and 14:30 departures, and the morning is often calmest.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. The meeting point is in Paguera, as shown on your confirmation.
Is the cruise suitable for children?
Yes. It is a family-friendly cruise with a child rate for ages 4 to 11, and the glass bottom is a favourite with children.
What should I wear or bring?
Comfortable clothes, non-slip shoes, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Bring water because drinks are not included.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Yes, if places are available. Check the date and departure time in the booking panel.
Can I swim during the cruise?
This is a viewing cruise rather than a swimming trip, so plan to enjoy the sea from the boat.
Is the skipper English-speaking?
Yes, the skipper speaks English.
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