Best Mallorca Boat Trips and Tickets Compared (2026)
Quick answer: Palma Cathedral is the best value booking on the island (from €11, rated 4.6 from 16,363 reviews). For time on the water, the catamaran cruise from €59 is the established choice with 11,357 reviews; the Alcudia dolphin trip from €79 rates higher at 4.9 but from only 57 reviews, so treat that score with caution.
Best for value
Palma Cathedral
Cheapest booking on the island by a wide margin. Rated 4.6 from 16,363 reviews, from €11.
Book nowFree cancellation • Instant confirmationBest for a day on the water
Catamaran Cruise
The most reviewed boat trip here. Rated 4.6 from 11,357 reviews, from €59.
Book nowFree cancellation • Instant confirmationBest for wildlife
Alcudia Dolphin Trip
Early sailing for dolphins, though from few reviews so far. Rated 4.9 from 57 reviews, from €79.
Book nowFree cancellation • Instant confirmationQuick Comparison: Which to Book
Quick verdict: Palma Cathedral is the best value booking on the island (from €11, rated 4.6 from 16,363 reviews). For time on the water, the catamaran cruise from €59 is the established choice with 11,357 reviews; the Alcudia dolphin trip from €79 rates higher at 4.9 but from only 57 reviews, so treat that score with caution.
Mallorca bookings split between one very cheap city ticket and two boat trips at four to seven times the price.
| Option | Best For | Price | Duration | Traveller rating | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palma Cathedral | Cheapest booking on the island by a wide margin | From €11 | 1.5-2 hours | 4.6 (16,363 reviews) | Book now → |
| Catamaran Cruise | The most reviewed boat trip here | From €59 | Varies | 4.6 (11,357 reviews) | Book now → |
| Alcudia Dolphin Trip | Early sailing for dolphins, though from few reviews so far | From €79 | Varies | 4.9 (57 reviews) | Book now → |
Prices and ratings are live GetYourGuide figures checked in August 2026. Most options include free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Read the Dolphin Trip Rating Carefully
The Alcudia dolphin trip shows 4.9, the highest score on this page. It is also based on just 57 reviews, against 11,357 for the catamaran cruise.
A near-perfect score from a small sample is not the same as a strong score from a large one, and it is worth saying so plainly. The trip may well be excellent, but the catamaran cruise at 4.6 from 11,357 reviews is the more evidenced choice. Dolphin sightings are also never guaranteed on any operator.
Palma Cathedral Is the Value Outlier
At €11, Palma Cathedral costs a fraction of either boat trip and is rated 4.6 from 16,363 reviews. It is a genuine Gothic landmark on the waterfront, with a rose window that is among the largest in Europe.
If you are weighing what to book on a short trip, this is the one that costs least and disappoints fewest people.
Booking and Timing
Boat trips run from spring to autumn and morning departures are calmer. Dolphin sailings leave early for good reason: the sea is flattest and the animals are most active shortly after dawn.
For the rest of the island, see our Mallorca destination guide.
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Palma Cathedral
Skip-the-line entry to La Seu, Palma's landmark seafront cathedral, with optional terrace access.
Catamaran Cruise
Five-hour catamaran cruise along Mallorca's south coast with two swim stops and a barbecue buffet on board.
Alcúdia Dolphin Watching
Sunrise speedboat trip from Alcudia to see wild dolphins, with guaranteed sightings and a small group on board.
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