Spain · DOLPHIN & WHALE WATCHING IN TENERIFE
The good dolphin & whale watching in Tenerife fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spot whales, dolphins, and turtles from Tenerife’s low-emission Travelin Lady eco-yacht, with a swim stop and Cave of Love visit.
“Everything was amazing😝❤️ The staff is also very friendly, they were asking if it’s ok whole the time🫂Totally recommend to experience such an amazing trip❤️”
A two-hour, no-chase whale and dolphin safari from Los Cristianos with certified guides, multilingual commentary, and a conservation donation.
“It was great! We saw many dolphins and two pilot whales! The guides explained well everyrhing we needed to know about these beautiful animals, in several languages!”
Watch whales and dolphins off Costa Adeje aboard an eco-friendly catamaran, with snacks, drinks, swimming, underwater audio, and free rescheduling.
“Had an excellent trip, skipper took us to see whales and dolphins. Provided with a clean boat and staff were very attentive. Taken to a small cove so that we could swim in the sea. Was a lovely sunny day and everyone enjoyed the experience. Drinks and snacks included. Would definitely recommend !!”
Cruise from Los Gigantes to see dolphins and pilot whales, admire Masca cliffs, enjoy a cold drink, and swim in a clear coastal bay.
“Brilliant couple of hours in the water, professional crew who know their stuff. Highly recommended.”
Spot pilot whales and dolphins off Tenerife on a small catamaran, with drinks, marine-life talks, and optional snorkeling at Playa Espagueti.
“Excellent crew saw plenty of pilot whales and bottle nose dolphins free drinks on board overall very good”
Review of Tenerife’s small-group whale and dolphin yacht cruise, with pilot whales, dolphins, turtle snorkeling, drinks, snacks, and hotel pickup.
“We had an unforgettable day. We were also lucky that we were the only ones on the boat in the morning, so we were able to stay on the ocean for the whole trip. We saw whales and dolphins. The captain was very nice and we had a great day. I can only recommend this trip to everyone instead of one of the big excursion boats that are totally overcrowded.”
Watch pilot whales and dolphins from a small catamaran off Tenerife, with hotel transfers, tapas, drinks, swimming, and coastal views.
“Lovely trip, excellent value for money, amazing guides and most importantly, saw the whales! And they were beautiful 😍”
Sail Tenerife’s coast on a traditional Turkish gulet, watching whales and dolphins responsibly under a strict no chase policy.
“Very relaxed, saw the whales but no chasing. Take own drinks, was a counter but didn’t see anyone buying anything. Toilets on board but didn’t use. .”
A small-group whale and dolphin trip from Costa Adeje, with biologist guides, a hydrophone, free wildlife photos, and a low-impact approach.
“We had a wonderful couple of hours out at sea with a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, informative and humorous. We saw a couple of pods of pilot whales and also managed to see some bottle nosed dolphins, which were more difficult to find but as the tour boats all talk to each other, we were able to find them. Eight in our boat, normally ten, which was a great group size. Fantastic day, would definitely recommend.”
See pilot whales and dolphins off Costa Adeje on a two-hour catamaran cruise with underwater windows, multilingual guides, and open-deck views.
“I had a wonderful experience with Whale and Dolphin Submarine Vision. From the start, the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making the whole trip smooth and enjoyable. A special mention to Anja, who stood out with her attentiveness and kindness throughout the journey. It was my sister’s birthday, and although she only noticed her birthday badge at the end of the trip, Anja still went out of her way to make the moment special by offering her a bottle of champagne. That thoughtful gesture truly made the day memorable for us. The team’s warmth and professionalism made this experience not only about seeing the amazing sea life but also…”
Review of Tenerife’s Los Gigantes whale-watching sailboat cruise, with pilot whales, dolphins, snorkeling, food, drinks, and practical booking tips.
“We had a brilliant trip with Third Element. The guides were really friendly, interesting and knowledgeable, the boat itself was superb - it was great being part of a smaller group of 10 passengers rather than crammed into a large vessel. We also really enjoyed the food and drinks provided.”
Sail from Los Cristianos on a Viking ship to spot pilot whales and dolphins, enjoy Tenerife views, and make the most of a lively two-hour cruise.
“Just a very nice afternoon. The crew was very organized and informative.”
Cruise from Costa Adeje to spot pilot whales and dolphins, swim at Diego Hernandez Bay, and enjoy paella, drinks, and Teide views.
“Everything was good I'm very pleased, definitely worth money I would do it again”
Review of Tenerife’s Adeje whale and dolphin cruise, with pilot whales, dolphins, a swim stop, lunch, drinks, and Los Gigantes views.
“The trip was fantastic, we enjoyed the swim in the bay and the whale/Dolphin watching. We even spotted a baby Dolphin. Free drinke during the trip was great and a bite to eat filled a void in our stomachs. If you get motion/sea sick I would advise strong anti sickness tablets before you go as it can get a bit choppy out on the ocean!”
Sail Tenerife’s west coast on the Peter Pan schooner, watch pilot whales and dolphins, swim in the sea, and enjoy a low-cost family cruise.
“The trip was amazing, the guys really knew there stuff and were really good at delivering information in various languages for all. We saw some pilot whales, it's nice they turn the engines off when we get close to the animals to not scare them. I do recommend this tour, absolutely amazing”
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