CAVE BOAT TOURS IN SPAIN
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 cave boat tours in Spain justify the slot, priced and timed, with the stairs, the temperature and the wet bits stated plainly.
Join Valencia & Go for a four-hour trip from Valencia to the Caves of San José. Guides such as Ferran, Magdalena, Manuel, and Maria provide commentary on the bus, while a boat guide leads you through 850 meters of underground river. Expect a short walk, cool air, and 30 minutes of free time.
“It was a great day Tim was an excellent entertaining guide”
Cruise Palma Bay aboard the stylish Oasis Catamaran, limited to 55 people although it holds 87. Swim at Cueva Verde, paddleboard at Cala Vella, enjoy included food and water, then watch the coast and cathedral on the return. Cocktails and other drinks cost extra.
“The trip, boat, and crew were wonderful and the water was perfect! 💧🐟🤗👌🏼🤩 A must do!! The only negative I have is that while waiting for the catamaran there is absolutely no shade or restrooms. It is so hot and humid that we almost died!!! ☀️🌞🔥🥵”
From Can Picafort, join a 12-person speedboat for a three-hour run along Mallorca’s north coast. Look for wild dolphins, cruise past Cap de Pinar and Cabo de Formentor, enter a sea cave, then swim near Es Coll Baix. Sunrise departures are especially striking. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Catalan.
“Great boat trip with dolphins and the opportunity to swim in a special place with crystal clear water. It was beautiful!”
Ride from Palma to the Caves of Drach with a multilingual guide such as Mariana or Margarita. Walk through illuminated caverns, hear a short classical concert beside Lake Martel, and take a brief wooden-boat ride. Allow five hours, including about two hours on the road.
“Perfect tour everything was organized from the pick up, the guide (mariana) and the driver. The time was enough to explore and enjoy the caves and the tour length was suitable, so we have used the evening to do something else after the tour. Thanks to the guide, she was knowledgable and gave us soo much useful information about the tour and the city. And thanks also to the driver for the soft, organized driving, so we left on time and came back on time 👍😄. We highly recommend the tour for everyone”
Join Arenal Diving Ibiza from San Antonio for a three-hour West Coast cruise with two 45-minute stops at Cala Bassa and Cala Comte. Snorkeling gear, paddleboards, beer, sangria, wine, soft drinks, water, and sunset Cava are included. The cave visit depends on sea conditions.
“Wow, the trip was incredible! Swimming with the fish in crystal clear waters, watching the sunset. What an experience! The staff were all fantastic too. I will definitely be returning on my next Ibiza trip. Thank you so much”
You’ll cruise from Puerto de Alcúdia toward Artà, entering coastal caves and stopping twice for swimming and snorkeling in clear water. Transportes Marítimos Brisa provides masks, but food, drinks, port transfers, and easy access for people with mobility impairments are not included.
“Great trip! Probably unnecessary to stop at all the piers to pick people up - they could easily make their way to port d’alcudia as the one main meeting point - boat was a little cramped between each row. Crew were great and got good amount of time to swim at each spot. Could have done with more child life jackets so we weren’t waiting for others to get out.”
From Alcúdia, ride an air-conditioned coach to the Drach Caves for a guided underground visit, a classical concert on Lake Martel, and an optional short boat crossing. You’ll also stop at a Majorica pearl showroom, with guides speaking English, Spanish, or German.
“My wife and I really enjoyed our visit to the Drach caves, which were larger than anticipated. The concert at the end was delightful. I'm afraid we thought the visit to the Majolica outlet was a complete waste of time, especially as there similar jewellery shops in Majorca.”
Join Mundo Marino for a 1 to 1.5-hour boat trip from Dénia to Tallada Cave and the Marine Reserve. You will see Dénia Castle and Montgó from the water, watch for sea life, and possibly stop for a swim. Spanish and English are spoken, with optional tapas.
“Fun. Morning trip out along the coast to near one of the caves. Lovely to see Denia from the water. I thought it was the faster boat, but turned out to be the catamaran so I was happy with that. We got used to the loud 80's disco music , also not quite what we expected, but it added to the atmosphere, in a way. I'd have preferred it quieter, but on way back waves drowned out the music. No swimming, as advertised, as it's late in season. About 30 on board, all mad on taking photos!”
On Fadrí, a 20-person boat, you’ll cruise from L’Estartit through Montgrí Natural Park, Roca Foradada, coves, sea caves, and the Medes Islands. A multilingual guide explains local wildlife and history, while underwater windows offer seabed views. Bring swimwear, a jacket, sunscreen, and water.
“Le guide avait un fort accent espagnol et était difficile à comprendre. Cependant, le peu d'informations compréhensibles était très intéressant. C'est dommage car le guide a fait très sérieusement son travail.”
Travel from Valencia to La Vall d’Uixó by van, then take a peaceful 45-minute boat ride through the Coves de Sant Josep. Your guide handles the transfers and cave entry, while the boat crew explains the river, mainly in Spanish. Guides such as Miguel and Anthony are often praised for helpful local tips.
“Lovely tour. The caves are so awsome. Highlu recomended.”
Take a short boat trip from Alcudia to remote Coll Baix Beach, with time to swim, snorkel, and use a paddleboard before cruising past sea caves. Spanish, English, and French-speaking crew lead the outing, with hotel pickup, safety gear, and equipment included.
“the guide and the rest of the crew were really good and helpful, I can't swim well at all but with their help I got in and enjoyed some snorkeling”
Set out from L’Estartit on the Nuria, a 1942 Catalan fishing boat limited to 20 passengers. See marine life through floor windows, enter coastal caves, and swim for about 10 minutes in summer when weather allows.
“commentaires en français très appreciables appréciables guide agréable souriant et sympathique”
From Port de Pollença, you’ll ride along Mallorca’s rocky coast to the sea-only Blue Cave, enter by boat or swim when conditions allow, then stop at a clear cove for snorkeling. Guides such as Miguel and Maria add local facts, humor, and flexible stops.
“What a brilliant trip. Miguel was very informative and the two and a half hours flew by. A great way of exploring the coastline of Mallorca with the excitement of visiting the Blue Cave, fun on the RIB and plenty of time to snorkel in a beautiful bay as well. Went as a family with two teenagers, highly recommend it.”
Join a multilingual crew from San Antonio Port for a 3.5-hour boat trip to Cala Conta, Cala Bassa, and the southern coast of Ibiza. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, view caves from the sea, and enjoy tapas, fruit, snacks, and an open bar included in the $94 price.
“A really lovely afternoon out on the water. Great crew, lovely fellow guests. Fab to be swimming, snorkelling and paddle boarding in the beautiful clear blue. Tapas was just right and plenty of drinks to keep us going. A great time was had by the whole family”
Join SUP Paradise Ibiza from San Antonio for a three-hour west coast trip with a beginner SUP lesson, guided snorkeling, cave stops, fruit, Spanish tapas, drinks, and complimentary water and underwater photos. English and Spanish instruction is provided.
“A very easy 5 stars. Sometimes doing these activities you can be left slightly dissapointed. But the guys went above and beyond for us. They really wanted us to have the best experience and we did, very welcoming and funny we had such a good laugh. We spent a huge amount of the time actually doing the activities, only really on the boat sailing to and from the place. Kept us refreshed with drinks and we had some really nice tapas before we left to head back. You guys are great at your job well done 👏🏼”
By boat, by ladder, by staircase or on a rope.
