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Samj_H, Sep 2026
Slow start
After a slow start. The pick up was a little late. Arrived at the port, didn't get told where to go.
But other than this, this was a very very good experience. We saw beautiful whale's and dolphins in the ocean, and had swim in the deep clear blue sea.
Drinks flowed and the other guests were friendly. The crew was friendly polite and helpful.
Would definitely recommend.
Vita_I, Sep 2026
It’s a very fun activity...
It’s a very fun activity to do, they provide everything you need at the company. They have lockers, so your stuff are safe. Our tour guide Javier was very kind, he helped us with the kayaks and took pictures of us. He also provided information about every animal in the water and showed us places where we could see them.
Jackie_D, Sep 2026
Amazing trip
I’ve been on lots of whale and dolphin watching boat trips in the past but this was the best ever.
We saw pilot whales close to the boat and so many dolphins playing at the front of the catamaran every time it started its engines it was amazing
No crowded boat here just a small and friendly experience ( max 24 people) with lunch , drinks and transfers included.
Would definitely recommend this trip.
Samantha_N, Sep 2026
Wonderful day on the catamaran!
This was a perfect afternoon experience! It was a hot one too! But seeing the pilot whales playing in the waves, listening to them breathe as well as taking a nap on the water was just too cool for words. Carlos was a great host and gave us some of the history of the whales. He actually knows most of their names based on their fins (tagged). Plenty of wine and snacks. Sandwiches also provided. After the whale watching, we weee able to get into the water closer to shore. It was so refreshing! Clear and beautiful blue water! The catamaran was also beautifully maintained! Just an excellent day! I also appreciated the adults only!
Jun_O, Sep 2026
Fantastic!!!
We had a fantastic whale-watching tour. The weather was beautiful, and we were lucky enough to see so many pilot whales, which made the experience truly special.
The team was extremely knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting information throughout the tour. What impressed me most was how respectful they were towards the environment and the wildlife. They even stopped to collect plastic from the sea, and they never chased the whales. When the whales approached the boat, they switched off the engine so as not to disturb or stress them.
It was wonderful to see how much they genuinely care about protecting the ocean and the animals. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would definitely love to coma back again. Highly recommended!
Beth_N, Sep 2026
Fantastic boat trip and swim
Fantastic boat trip, only around 30 people and plenty of visibility. Saw lots of pilot whales, dolphins, turtles and a hammerhead shark. Loved the chance to swim in the cove towards the end, glad I took my snorkel with me as many fish! Lovely people, great experience.
Mia_D, Sep 2026
Other boats not very ethical, dolphins chose ours to play with as ours was respectful! 🐬
Excellent tour and very ethical, we found the 12:30 booking far quieter than the 10:30! They set a great example for another, far less considerate boat close by that we saw sail THROUGH a pod of dolphins which we thought was very disrespectful! Our boat stayed a way away to watch, and the dolphins ended up avoiding the first boat and coming to play with ours (perhaps because they felt safer), they followed us pretty much up until the port on our way back in. The guides are lovely and announce if anything has been seen and where best to see them which we found very helpful. We saw a hammerhead shark, pilot whales and lots of dolphins! Thank you and highly recommend!
Stevie_C, Aug 2026
Memorable family activity
We had a memorable boat trip with Miguel, Omar and Tiago to see pods of pilot whales in the deep sea between Tenerife and La Gomera. We had a couple of brief encounters with a turtle on the way out and back in. The highlight was spending a lot of time in an amongst different pods of pilot whales. They weren't at all bothered by our presence and happily stayed near the surface right next to the boat. Miguel, Omar and Tiago were knowledgeable hosts and passionate and proud of the animals that live in the waters surrounding Tenerife. We had a brilliant time. Chilled vibes on the boat and good value for a memorable activity. We would recommend the trip and would happily go again.
Kevin_C, Aug 2026
Exceeded Expecations
We were visiting Tenerife from New York for our honeymoon and decided to give this sailing tour a try — it ended up being one of the absolute highlights of our entire trip. We were a little nervous about being on a sailboat in the open ocean, but the crew immediately put us at ease. They were kind, professional, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable about the boat, the ocean, and the marine life.
We were so impressed watching them switch seamlessly between English, Spanish, French, and German throughout the charter. The small group size made the experience feel intimate and personal.
We first saw a group of pilot whales, followed by a pod of dolphins. Then we sailed to a stunning swimming spot beneath the Los Gigantes cliffs — deep, crystal‑clear water with a visible reef below us. Back on the boat, we enjoyed lunch and wine, and on the way back to the marina we even spotted a sea turtle.
We will book this tour every time we return to Tenerife. Truly unforgettable.
Gina_M, Apr 2026
Absolutely fantastic trip
We had a fantastic trip with friends and would highly recommend it. We had a great captain who made sure we had a fabulous experience seeing many dolphins and pilot whales. We enjoyed a delicious lunch and drinks and will most certainly book this trip again.
Martin_H, Mar 2026
Highly recommended
We had an excellent experience with White Tenerife. The communication prior to going on the trip was very good and they were very accommodating when we requested a change to our departure time just the day before the trip. The staff on board were very welcoming and when some of our party suffered from sea sickness, they were so kind and attentive. My 3 year old grandson was also sick but they made the trip special by letting him take to the helm. We did get to see pilot whales and dolphins which was magical and the crew gave some very interesting facts about them. The company was respectful of the animals and kept a fair distance. They provided a cheese and ham roll for lunch and there was plenty of drink available. We would definitely recommend this trip and the company.
Paula_R, Oct 2025
Amazing
This was a wonderful experience, the staff on the boat were lovely and the tour guide spoke in multiple languages. They weren’t pushy to but their photos which I appreciated. We saw a huge amount of pilot whales, playing, swimming and sleeping. Truly wonderful experience
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