Spain · WHALE WATCHING
The 15 best whale watching you can book right now, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. The first has the most bookings behind it; start there.
Ethical eco-yacht whale and dolphin watching off Los Cristianos with a swim and snorkel stop, plus a Cave of Love visit. 90 minutes.
“Absolutely amazing staff who took us and our 2 year old on a wonderful cruise whale and dolphin watching. If you are wondering which whale watching tour to book, this is the one!”
Los Cristianos 2-hour whale and dolphin safari with a strict no-chase rule, licensed boat, multilingual guides, and conservation donations.
“We loved the fact that the staff seem to care about the sea life we were hoping to see. Having reached an area where dolphin and whales are often sighted the engine was cut. We saw both dolphins and a pilot whale which was amazing”
Eco-friendly catamaran whale and dolphin cruise from Costa Adeje, with drinks, snacks, underwater sound, and a swim in Tenerife’s sanctuary.
“The crew was very friendly, they translated everything in every member’s mother language. What it stayed with me - At some point they stopped to take some plastic from the ocean. We saw lots of dolphins and wales, even a sea turtle. Everything was very clean even in the bathrooms. Worth every penny 100%.”
Spot dolphins and pilot whales near Los Gigantes, then swim at Juan López or Masca with a cold drink included.
“fantastic boat trip on the masca express, our guide Alejandro was fantastic great knowledge of the whales and dolphins and sea life, spoke many different languages english was fantastic. we saw flying fish and pilot whales after our guides made sure that we saw atleast sone whales or dolphins. Then they made sure we got a quick swim in the sea before heading back to port. Highly recommend this trip”
A 2-hour dolphin and whale watching cruise from Morro Jable with drinks and a Jandia swim stop. Modern boat, friendly guides.
“Fantastic trip. Really knowledgeable guide, very entertaining skipper…and a load of dolphins as the stars of the show! Free drinks and a dip in Morro Jable’s crystal clear waters to round things off. Would recommend without hesitation!”
Near-shore Tenerife whale watching by catamaran with free drinks, an almost sure pilot whale chance, and a 3-hour snorkeling option.
“We had a great time on our whale watching tour. We saw some pilot whales and bottle nose dolphins. Mario and Tony were excellent guides. They gave great information about the whales in the area and were always making sure we knew which sides of the boat to keep an eye on. The swim spot was great with snorkels provided to have a look at the fish swimming below. Would definitely recommend this trip!”
Tenerife Peter Pan pirate ship whale and dolphin watching from Los Cristianos, ethical Blue Flag cruise with optional swim stop.
“Amazing experience. We loved the tour and they were up to their word and did not chase the whales. We watched the whales. Thank you.”
Sail from Los Cristianos on the Viking Ragnarok to spot whales and dolphins near Tenerife, with great views, space, and a fun onboard vibe.
“honestly it was amazing , although as soon as the tour began i started experiencing sea sickness but the crew were just amazing and helped me deal with it the best possible way. We could see many beautiful dolphins and the crew explained to us about them in the most detailed way possible. I highly recommend it for the fellow travellers.”
3 hours on a small yacht in Southern Tenerife to spot dolphins, whales, turtles, plus drinks, snacks and snorkel time.
“Max our guide was fantastic and gave us lot of insights about the region. Great value for money”
3-hour Monte Cristo catamaran whale and dolphin watch from Puerto Colón, with south Tenerife transfers and a tapas buffet.
“Great day on the boat- not too crowded and friendly staff. We saw lots of pilot whales close up which was what we hoped for. Nice lunch and swim too.”
150-minute cruise off Gran Canaria for dolphins and whales, with a live guide and a cash bar for refreshments.
“It was great we seen so many dolphins and crew was amazing. Well worth the money..”
Speedboat whale or dolphin watching from Los Gigantes, plus a 15-minute swim in Masca Bay with cliffs views and a cold drink.
“Really nice activity! Views were amazing and we saw a whale! Highly recommend!”
Sail the Atlantic on a 23m gulet from Los Cristianos, spot pilot whales and dolphins with a strict no-chase rule, and enjoy Teide views.
“Great little trip. I didn't want anything too long (worries about sea sickness) and we still saw some whales and dolphins. Thanks”
Eco-friendly whale watching from Costa Adeje in a small 8m boat. Biologist guides, hydrophone sounds, and free wildlife photos.
“Our second trip 4 years apart with this company - excellent the second as with the first. Would highly recommend to all”
Two-hour catamaran cruise from Puerto Colón, Costa Adeje, with 16 underwater windows to watch pilot whales and dolphins.
“It was fantastic! I’m so glad we booked this cruise! We saw pilot whales, dolphins, even a rare Cuvier beaked whale and a turtle. The staff were very professional and friendly, I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone.🐋”
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