SNORKELING · SPAIN
Cold clear water on the Costa Brava, volcanic drop-offs off Tenerife, and sea caves round Mallorca and Ibiza. These 15 are mostly kayak-and-snorkel or small boat, priced with the wetsuit provision noted.
Set out from Los Cristianos in a stable, back-supported kayak with guides such as Carlos, Barbara, Gonza, and David. Look for dolphins and turtles, then stop in a boat-access-only bay for snorkeling. Wetsuits, gear, insurance, and photos are included.
“Brilliant, we had a great tour guide David, super friendly and instructive. We luckily seen a mother and baby dolphin!”
Sail from Puerto Base on a 3.5-hour catamaran trip with English- and Spanish-speaking guides. Search for dolphins, pilot whales, and minke whales, watch through below-deck glass panels, then stop near Taurito or Puerto de Mogán for swimming, snorkeling, and the onboard slide. Pickup is optional.
“It was fantastic!! We seen a lot of dolphinhs. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I highly recommend it to everyone.🐬✨”
Spend about eight hours traveling from Barcelona to S’Agaró for a guided Costa Brava paddle. Kayak below the Camino de Ronda, enter sea caves, snorkel among fish and octopus, and choose from several cliff jumps. Guides such as Tete, Marc, Rene, and Gerard lead the outing.
“JP led amazing trip off the beaches of Costa Brava through pirate coves and caves. One of the coves has an area where you can jump off different size height cliffs. Icing on the cake was when we were snorkeling JP found two octopus that we got to see it’s their natural habitat. Such an amazing adventure.”
From Morro Jable, take a lively speedboat ride along Fuerteventura’s coast with guides such as Mauricio, Cesar, and Cristina. Search for dolphins and pilot whales, then stop for 30 minutes of snorkeling among fish. Pickup and return transport from southern resorts are included.
“Great fun, didn’t get to see whales or dolphins but the speed boat ride was fantastic. The captain was hilarious and stopped for a swim too. Overall was a great few hours”
Paddle from Los Cristianos with guides such as José, Irina, or Franco toward Guaza Marine Reserve. Expect a safety lesson, sea-cave stop, snorkeling when conditions allow, and chances to see dolphins and turtles. The route lasts about 2.5 to 3.5 hours and requires steady paddling.
“Wonderful, we saw dolphins, which was mesmerising. However, it is not for sea sick people as we paddled for 3.5 hours on the sun, bring a cap and water. Some physical condition is expected. Germán was a great guide, thoughtful, helpful, kind and funny. We loved it.”
Sail from Playa de Palma toward Cap Enderrocat and Cala Vella on a spacious catamaran. You get smooth coastal views, swimming and snorkeling time, music, and optional BBQ lunch with water, beer, or sangria. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and patience for the busy meeting point.
“Really enjoyable. Gives 2 opportunities to take a dip in the ocean, food was substantial for a BBQ. Friendly crew. We had such a good time.”
Spend 2.5 hours aboard Sa Calma Boats’ Super Delfin Verde, cruising from Palma or Can Pastilla toward Mallorca’s marine reserve. You’ll get a swim and snorkel stop, equipment, music, a bar, and one included drink. Crew members such as Juan Diego, Leandro, and Arantxa help keep the outing friendly and relaxed.
“Me and my husband had a great time on the boat tour. There was just the right amount of people so not overcrowded. The crew were great, drinks & music choice also great. Thanks for an amazing trip 😁”
Trade Barcelona’s streets for Costa Brava coves, sea caves, and clear Mediterranean water. Guides such as Sergio, Rene, Marc, and Tete lead kayaking, snorkeling, and safe cliff jumps, with transport, equipment, lunch, and injury insurance included.
“Tete was an amazing guide! The beach and caves were beautiful and we had a great day.”
Drive a well-maintained MXU 300 quad through forests, country roads, and six Mallorcan districts with guides such as Pablo, Anna, Martin, and David. Stop at a Mediterranean bay for swimming, snorkeling, and optional 6 to 10-meter cliff jumps. A full car license is required.
“Pablo was a lot of fun and made us feel confident instructing us on the quad and how to navigate. We loved the scenery and the cliff jumping/beach area. Thank you, Pablo!”
Travel from Barcelona to Platja d’Aro for guided kayaking, snorkeling, cave exploring, and beach time. English-speaking guides such as Emma, Mara, Donny, and Santi lead the outing, with gear, lunch, and transport included. You need to swim and should expect a moderate workout.
“Insane! Mara and Emma were really nice! The activity was well structured and safe! But you really need to know how to swim to go on this type of activity”
Paddle from Los Cristianos with guides such as Gabriel, Barbara, Caroline, and Frank, then stop to snorkel near volcanic cliffs and a sea cave. You get a double kayak, wetsuit, safety gear, lockers, showers, water, and free photos. Dolphins and turtles are possible, not guaranteed.
“Amazing, got to see loads of dolphins and some turtles, really amazing guide took group photos and snorkelling was great seeing loads of colourful fish. Be aware it is a lot of kayaking so arms were aching at the end, but worth it for seeing the animals”
Spend two hours cruising from El Arenal along Mallorca’s south coast, with time to swim and snorkel in clear water near coves such as Cala Vella and Cala Blava. The boat has music, a bar, toilets, freshwater showers, and basic snorkeling gear, though availability may be limited.
“Amazing, the captain is so friendly too. We enjoyed it”
Set out from Puerto Colón with guides such as Andrea, Maxi, or Tobias for a 150-minute small-group trip along Tenerife’s south coast. After a safety briefing, you’ll take a speedboat to the Turtle Area for 50 minutes of guided snorkeling, with equipment, insurance, water, and multilingual support included.
“We were very impressed with this experience, there were 4 groups of 2 on the boat 2 of which were ours, our 2 teenage boys got thehang of it straightaway, my wife and I struggled with getting used to the masks and snorkels, still enjoyed it just swallowed more water than we would have liked. photos and videos were awesome too! highly recommended 👌”
Set out from Cabo de Gata in a shared kayak with paddle, life jacket, snorkel gear, water, and a qualified guide. Paddle past volcanic cliffs and coves, stop to snorkel, and hear about the park’s biology, geology, history, and culture. English service is available.
“Very nice family activity! The instructors were funny and made the activity better. Tip for you, bring one of those waterproof covers for yiur phone, you can take great pictures”
Spend three lively hours near Alcúdia kayaking along Mallorca’s north coast, entering a sea cave, snorkeling for sunken treasure, and trying an optional cliff jump. Guides such as Diego, Elias, Fufu, and Cassandra keep the action friendly and well managed. Transport, gear, picnic snacks, and GoPro photos are included.
“It was fantastic. We were a large group of 9 people and not everyone knew how much of an adventure the afternoon would be but the guides and the rest of the group made it really fun.”
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