2027 ranking · Category
The best water activities in Mallorca 2027
Paddleboarding, kayaking, try-dives, snorkelling, jet skis and more: the best-rated ways to get into the sea, not counting boat trips, which have their own list. We compared 59 experiences for this list; 56 have enough data to be scored.
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Afternoon paddleboarding and snorkelling by van from Palma GoFurgo Mallorca
184.2out of 100 -
Sunset stand-up paddle at Cala Agulla SUP Center Cala Ratjada
281.2out of 100 -
Discover scuba diving for beginners in Calvià Palma Diving
380.4out of 100
The full list, place by place
Each bar is split by criterion, so you can see why each one sits where it does.
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No. 1 · GoFurgo Mallorca · Llucmajor
Afternoon paddleboarding and snorkelling by van from Palma
- Price on request
- 4 h–5 h
- 5.0 on Google · 2,378 reviews
Good forfamiliescouplesfriendsno car needed
Why: Short, gentle format in shallow water, no previous experience needed according to the listing. Depends on the sea.
Also from this operator: Cala Agulla, Mesquida and Moltó by van with paddleboarding and snorkelling, Cala des Moro and S'Almunia by van with paddleboarding and snorkelling, Cala Llombards and Es Pontàs by van with paddleboarding and snorkelling, Es Trenc SUP and snorkel day in a small group, Mondragó, S'Amarador and Barca Trencada by van with paddleboarding and snorkelling, Portals Vells beach and cave by van with paddleboarding and snorkelling, Sa Calobra, Torrent de Pareis and Cala Tuent by van with paddleboarding and snorkelling
View listing84.2out of 100
- Fewer crowds11.3/15
- Weatherproof3.8/15
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No. 2 · SUP Center Cala Ratjada · Capdepera
Sunset stand-up paddle at Cala Agulla
- Price on request
- 1.5 h
- 5.0 on Google · 427 reviews
Good forcouplesfriendssunset
Why: Moderate paddling (effort 3); night return less suited to children; wind sensitive.
Also from this operator: Guided stand-up paddle and snorkel tour in Cala Ratjada
View listing81.2out of 100
- Fewer crowds11.3/15
- Weatherproof3.8/15
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No. 3 · Palma Diving · Calvià
Discover scuba diving for beginners in Calvià
- from €120
- 2.5 h
- 4.9 on Google · 323 reviews
Good forfriendscouples
Why: Assisted dive; you need to feel comfortable in the water. The location at Son Caliu is approximate.
View listing80.4out of 100
- Fewer crowds11.3/15
- Weatherproof7.5/15
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No. 4 · The Challenge Mallorca · Alcúdia
Kayak and snorkelling to sea caves from Alcúdia
- from €67
- 3 h
- 4.9 on Google · 1,992 reviews
Good forfriendscouples
Why: Paddling activity of about 3 hours; wind and swell limit it.
Also from this operator: Alcúdia multi-adventure: kayak, sea cave, cliff jumps and snorkelling (The Challenge), Guided kayak trip to Cala Varques with sea caves and snorkelling
View listing79.6out of 100
- Fewer crowds11.3/15
- Weatherproof3.8/15
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No. 5 · Skualo · Manacor
Discover Scuba Diving in Porto Cristo with Skualo
- from €129
- 2.5 h
- 4.9 on Google · 1,605 reviews
Good forcouplesfriends
Why: Guided water activity (effort 3); not aimed at young children; sea dependent.
Also from this operator: Discover Scuba by speedboat from Portocolom
View listing79.4out of 100
- Fewer crowds11.3/15
- Weatherproof3.8/15
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No. 6 · Soller Divers · Sóller
PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Port de Sóller
- from €80
- 2 h
- 4.9 on Google · 215 reviews
Good forcouplesfriendsfamilies
Why: Moderate underwater activity with a minimum age of 10; sea conditions affect departures.
View listing79.1out of 100
- Fewer crowds11.3/15
- Weatherproof7.5/15
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No. 7 · Monkey Jet Ski (Monkey on Tours) · Sant Llorenç des Cardassar
Buggy adventure through the mountains and secret coves from Cala Millor (Monkey Jet Ski)
- from €50
- 2 h–4 h
- 4.8 on Google · 2,175 reviews
Good forfriendscouplesfamilies
Why: Indicative editorial scores for this activity: effort moderate, somewhat weather-dependent. Based on the Musement listing.
Also from this operator: Jet ski from Cala Bona: Sea Lion Cave or Lighthouse Island
View listing78.9out of 100
- Fewer crowds11.3/15
- Weatherproof7.5/15
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No. 8 · Eco Island Adventure · Sant Llorenç des Cardassar
Paddle board or kayak with snorkelling from S'Illot to Cala Morlanda (Eco Island Adventure)
- from €61
- 2 h
- 4.9 on Google · 609 reviews
Good forfriendscouplesfamilies
Why: Indicative editorial scores for this activity: effort moderate, quite weather-dependent. Based on the Musement listing.
View listing78.1out of 100
- Fewer crowds11.3/15
- Weatherproof3.8/15
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No. 9 · East Coast Divers Mallorca · Felanitx
Discover Scuba Diving with pool practice in Portocolom
- from €119
- 3.5 h
- 4.9 on Google · 331 reviews
Good forcouplesfriends
Why: Guided introduction with pool (effort 3); not aimed at young children; sea part depends on weather.
View listing76.7out of 100
- Fewer crowds11.3/15
- Weatherproof3.8/15
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No. 10 · Diving Dragonera · Andratx
Discover scuba diving in Port d'Andratx
- from €99
- 4 h
- 4.9 on Google · 320 reviews
Good forcouplesfriends
Why: Guided moderate activity; season and minimum age are not stated. Sea and wind affect the departure.
View listing76.6out of 100
- Fewer crowds11.3/15
- Weatherproof3.8/15
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Not enough data to score
They belong to this list, but are left out for lack of data. It is not a judgement on them.
- Discover scuba diving at Cala Santanyí · no Google listing identified
- Jet ski tour to Alcanada island from Can Picafort · no Google listing identified
- Try scuba diving in Cala d'Or with Acqua Life Dive Center (half day) · fewer than 20 Google reviews
FAQ
What is the best water activity in Mallorca?
According to our 2027 ranking, Afternoon paddleboarding and snorkelling by van from Palma (84.2 out of 100 points), followed by Sunset stand-up paddle at Cala Agulla and Discover scuba diving for beginners in Calvià. The list combines the Google rating adjusted for review count with our editorial criteria, and nobody pays to appear.
How is the list ordered?
With a public formula worth up to 100 points: Adjusted rating (70), Fewer crowds (15), Weatherproof (15). The Google rating is adjusted with a Bayesian average so that a 5.0 with few reviews does not beat a 4.8 with thousands.