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.

  1. View of the Bay of Palma, Mallorca Afternoon paddleboarding and snorkelling by van from Palma GoFurgo Mallorca
    184.2out of 100
  2. View of Cala Agulla, Mallorca Sunset stand-up paddle at Cala Agulla SUP Center Cala Ratjada
    281.2out of 100
  3. Divers at the exit of an underwater cave at Cala sa Nau Discover scuba diving for beginners in Calvià Palma Diving
    380.4out of 100

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Each bar is split by criterion, so you can see why each one sits where it does.

  1. 84.2out of 100

    • Adjusted ratingadjusted score: 4.9869.2/70
    • Fewer crowds11.3/15
    • Weatherproof3.8/15
    EffortFamilyWeather-dependentCrowds
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  2. 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

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    81.2out of 100

    • Adjusted ratingadjusted score: 4.9266.2/70
    • Fewer crowds11.3/15
    • Weatherproof3.8/15
    EffortFamilyWeather-dependentCrowds
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  3. 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.

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    80.4out of 100

    • Adjusted ratingadjusted score: 4.8261.6/70
    • Fewer crowds11.3/15
    • Weatherproof7.5/15
    EffortFamilyWeather-dependentCrowds
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  4. 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

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    79.6out of 100

    • Adjusted ratingadjusted score: 4.8864.6/70
    • Fewer crowds11.3/15
    • Weatherproof3.8/15
    EffortFamilyWeather-dependentCrowds
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  5. 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

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    79.4out of 100

    • Adjusted ratingadjusted score: 4.8864.4/70
    • Fewer crowds11.3/15
    • Weatherproof3.8/15
    EffortFamilyWeather-dependentCrowds
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  6. 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.

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    79.1out of 100

    • Adjusted ratingadjusted score: 4.7960.4/70
    • Fewer crowds11.3/15
    • Weatherproof7.5/15
    EffortFamilyWeather-dependentCrowds
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  7. 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

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    78.9out of 100

    • Adjusted ratingadjusted score: 4.7960.2/70
    • Fewer crowds11.3/15
    • Weatherproof7.5/15
    EffortFamilyWeather-dependentCrowds
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  8. 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.

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    78.1out of 100

    • Adjusted ratingadjusted score: 4.8563.1/70
    • Fewer crowds11.3/15
    • Weatherproof3.8/15
    EffortFamilyWeather-dependentCrowds
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  9. 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.

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    76.7out of 100

    • Adjusted ratingadjusted score: 4.8261.7/70
    • Fewer crowds11.3/15
    • Weatherproof3.8/15
    EffortFamilyWeather-dependentCrowds
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  10. 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.

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    76.6out of 100

    • Adjusted ratingadjusted score: 4.8261.6/70
    • Fewer crowds11.3/15
    • Weatherproof3.8/15
    EffortFamilyWeather-dependentCrowds
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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.

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.

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