Top Tenerife Whale Watching

The south coast of Tenerife is one of the few places in the world where you can spot whales year-round, and the best views are from the water. On this eco-yacht cruise, maximize your chances of spotting whales and dolphins while minimizing your impact on the environment. Set sail from Los Cristianos and admire spectacular views as you cruise along the coast, stopping to swim and visit the Cave of Love.

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Tenerife Ecoyacht Tour for Whale Watching

Tenerife Ecoyacht Tour for Whale Watching

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet

Whale watching & listening Eco-Catamaran Tour with Snacks &Drinks

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Dolphin & Whale Watching Mini Cruise with Underwater Viewing

Sail along Tenerife’s south coast with a professional crew and marine guide to teach you facts about the underwater world that you wouldn’t know about if traveling alone. As well as having the opportunity to spot whales and dolphins, the boat is equipped with an underwater sound system and onboard speakers, so you'll have the rare opportunity to hear the sounds of marine life in real-time too.

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3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour

Large whale-watching boats can feel crowded and impersonal. This small-group tour from south Tenerife limits numbers to just ten guests, offering a more intimate, eco-friendly way to see marine life. Join onboard biologists as you search for whales and dolphins, and listen to their calls through a hydrophone for a deeper understanding of the ocean around you. It’s a quieter, educational alternative to standard sightseeing cruises.

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Pilot whale families are year round residents of southern Tenerife.

Whale Watching Eco-Adventure from Costa Adeje

Whales and Dolphins Watching in Exclusive Sailboat

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We're not just another sighting ship in Tenerife. We offer a careful experience in detail, designed for those who seek quality, exclusivity and respect for the environment. We have a fleet of three premium sailboats of between 12 and 14 meters, limited to only 11 passengers per boat. This ensures a much more intimate, comfortable experience away from the crowds. Unlike other crowded tours, here you will sail quietly, increasing the chances of spotting cetaceans up close and naturally. Our captains do not only sail : they interpret the sea and know the behavior of cetaceans, which makes the difference in each departure. In addition, we take care of every detail on board so that you can enjoy without rush: space, comfort, close treatment and a relaxed atmosphere that turns the excursion into something really special.

3-hour whale watching on a luxury sailboat in Costa Adeje

3-hour whale watching on a luxury sailboat in Costa Adeje

Tenerife Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer and Buffet

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Sail along the spectacular coastline of Los Gigantes on a relaxing small-group sailing experience designed for travelers who want a more personal and peaceful way to explore Tenerife's marine life. Cruise beneath dramatic volcanic cliffs while searching for dolphins and pilot whales in their natural habitat, then stop in a secluded bay to swim or snorkel in the clear Atlantic waters. With a maximum of just 10 travelers onboard, this experience offers a quieter and more intimate alternative to crowded catamarans, complete with local insights from your captain, light snacks onboard, and unforgettable coastal views throughout the journey.

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Dolphin and Whale Sailing Tour in Los Gigantes

Avoid the potential hunger pangs of spending hours on the water without supplies and enjoy this whale and dolphin watching tour with a delicious lunch included. Sail out towards Los Gigantes cliffs, look out for local marine life, and have a chance to have a dip in the water too. Once you’ve worked up an appetite—a tasty lunch of paella, fresh fruit, beers, and soft drinks is provided.

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5 hr watching and listening whales & dolphins. Visit Los Gigantes

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Embark on a unique whale watching experience in the south of Tenerife! This 2-hour excursion aboard an Italian-style yacht will allow you to see whales, dolphins and turtles in their natural habitat. With a small group of up to 12 passengers, you will enjoy an exclusive and personalized journey. Guided by marine wildlife experts, you will learn about these fascinating creatures as you navigate through crystal-clear waters. In addition, the activity includes refreshing drinks on board and a commitment to environmental conservation, collecting marine litter during the trip. Don't miss this opportunity to live an unforgettable adventure!

Eco-Tour whale watching regulated by Blue Boat Certification

Tenerife: Whale and dolphin watching

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The southwest coast of Tenerife is a prime spot for spotting whales and bottlenose dolphins, with sightings possible all year round. On this tour, set sail from Puerto Colón on-board the Royal Delfin, a purpose built catamaran with an underwater panoramic viewing deck that affords the best possible views of the majestic creatures. Along the way, admire spectacular views of the Los Gigantes cliffs, stop to swim in Masca Bay, and enjoy lunch on-board.

Dolphin and Whale Watching - Los Gigantes Masca - Lunch and Swim

Dolphin and Whale Watching - Los Gigantes Masca - Lunch and Swim

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Turtle and Dolphin Watching Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

Turtle Bay—as the name suggests—is famous for its marine wildlife, serving as a habitat for not only turtles but also dolphins and manta rays. But it’s hard to appreciate Tenerife’s coastal fauna while peering down from a large boat or ferry. Ideal for nature lovers, this private tour takes in the coast’s spectacular scenery by kayak, with snorkeling gear included for a vivid peek below the water.

Turtle and Dolphin Watching Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

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Costa Adeje : Cetacean sighting in Tenerife South

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2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Escapa de las multitudes en tierra mientras te acercas a la pintoresca costa de Tenerife y buscas vida silvestre marina en esta aventura en kayak y snorkel desde Los Cristianos. Después de las instrucciones de seguridad y remo, póngase su equipo y reme hacia la hermosa Cueva de Palmar, conocida por su vida marina. Aquí, bucee, nade o relájese en su kayak; admire las vistas y observe los delfines mulares y tortugas que a veces se ven aquí antes de su viaje de regreso.

Kayak & Snorkel Safari: Look for Dolphins & Turtles in Tenerife

Kayak & Snorkel Safari: Look for Dolphins & Turtles in Tenerife

Get up close and personal with Tenerife’s coastal scenery—and look out for dolphins, whales, and other marine life—on this half-day catamaran tour. Depart in the morning from Costa Adeje, and spot sea creatures. Then, sail by the Los Gigantes cliffs and anchor in the Bay of Masca to swim, snorkel, and sunbathe at leisure. A hearty meal of paella, Canarian mojo, and fresh fruit will be served on board.

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Watching and Listening Whales visiting Los Gigantes&Masca. Food&drinks included

Watching and Listening Whales visiting Los Gigantes&Masca. Food&drinks included

5 hoursFree Cancellation

An essential activity for wildlife fans visiting Tenerife is a whale and dolphin-watching trip. Avoid the hassle of waiting in long ticket lines at the port by securing your tickets in advance. This means you can hop on the boat at your designated time slot and head out into the Atlantic Ocean for your marine adventure. During the tour, take advantage of the open bar, and benefit from expert insights on locations where whales and dolphins have been seen before.

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Whale & Dolphin Watching in Tenerife (Puerto Colon) On a Large Catamaran

Whale & Dolphin Watching in Tenerife (Puerto Colon) On a Large Catamaran

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The southwest coast of Tenerife is a prime spot for spotting whales and bottlenose dolphins, with sightings possible all year round. On this tour, set sail on-board the Royal Delfin, a purpose built catamaran with an underwater panoramic viewing deck that affords the best possible views of the majestic creatures. Along the way, admire spectacular views of the Los Gigantes cliffs, stop to swim in Diego Hernandez Bay, and enjoy lunch on-board.

Royal Delfin 3H Dolphin & Whale Watching! Swimming & Lunch!

Royal Delfin 3H Dolphin & Whale Watching! Swimming & Lunch!

Sail on the luxury Benateau First 45 sailboat on a unique whale and dolphin watching trip in Los Cristianos. Enjoy authentic encounters with marine life in a less crowded environment, where the expert team follows responsible guidelines to ensure animal welfare. Relax as you feast on refreshing snacks and drinks, and soak in the crystal clear waters for a snorkeling swim. Take advantage of this extraordinary experience to create unforgettable memories on the beautiful south coast of Tenerife. - Watch whales and dolphins in their natural habitat with professional guides - Enjoy a snorkeling swim in crystal clear waters with all equipment included - Savour snacks and refreshments on board while you sail - Ideal for small groups, guaranteeing a personalized service

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Small group sailing excursion 'Dreamer' with swimming

Small group sailing excursion 'Dreamer' with swimming

CATAMARAN OCEAN CRUISE TOUR, Food & Drinks included!

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We depart from dock 4 of Puerto Colón, we will set sail in search of cetaceans, we will navigate in the Teno-Rasca special conservation area and up to a distance of 3 miles from the coast, reaching a depth of one thousand meters. We will go in search of the Calderón tropical, one of the main resident species of Tenerife. From the moment we leave the pier very close to the coast, we can already find dolphins, turtles and seabirds. With luck, we may also see some of the migratory cetaceans that frequent the Canary Islands. We will approach them at a reasonable distance so as not to disturb them and to be able to observe, photograph and record them, the crew will be happy to explain and show you the information on the cetaceans that we have on board.

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2 Hours Bonadea II Ecological Watching of Cetaceans Tour

2 Hours Bonadea II Ecological Watching of Cetaceans Tour

We operate in small groups for optimal comfort, making sure every person is well looked after. Our competent & passionate guides ensure nothing but great supervision throughout the trip. Office facilities available. Our guests can leave personal belongings with us and use bathroom facilities if needed. If you are a beginner, we will teach you how to paddle and use a snorkeling mask. The trip starts in the sandy beach area, making it easy to enter and exit the water. You will have an opportunity to spot wild bottlenose dolphins and sea turtles that frequently visit the area. We take your photos throughout the trip (not included in the price) so you can concentrate on the experience itself and enjoy your time in full presence. Important info for families with kids: Children under 11 years old go in the same kayak with parents/guardians and don't use a paddle. If a child has kayaking experience, is bigger and capable of paddling, they need to join the excursion as an adult.

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Tenerife: Small-Group Kayak & Snorkel Tour with Marine Fauna

Dolphin and Whale Sailing Tour in Los Gigantes

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Sebastian_F, Jul 2026

Great boat trip!

The boat and captain arrived at the harbour on time and we were straight off. We only had 10 passengers on board but the boat could easily hold 20, so it was nice that they don’t over crowd the boats but instead put passenger enjoyment ahead of profit. We started by going out to sea to spot the dolphins and whales, which we did after a bit of sailing. The driver was very knowledgeable about the animals and gave us information without being overbearing, allowing us to enjoy the spectacle. He also kept his distance from the animals and turned the engines off when we were close - we appreciated this respect of the wildlife. We then headed for the coast to swim in a secluded spot. He provided some snacks and drinks and let us enjoy the time. Overall the tour was the perfect length and we’d recommend it to anyone.

Tenerife Whale Watching Only Adults Exclusive Chill Out Catamaran

Martina_K, Jun 2026

Amazing experience, highly recommend!!!

We booked the private tour and it was the best. The catamaran was amazing, clean and really comfortable with 4 young kids. We saw many pilot whales from very close. The staff was amazing! They explained everything about the whales, answered to all our questions, make all of us laugh with their jokes, even let the kids drive the boat and be a captain. Everything exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this experience, catamaran and their staff. 1000 out of 10!!!

Tenerife Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer and Buffet

Rosemary_C, Jun 2026

Phenomenal experience!

Absolutely amazing tour! We booked this fairly last minute and got a call to ask if we could move, unfortunately we had other things booked so couldn’t. They said if no one else booked they would cancel. We were very disappointed, they contacted us 2 hours later to say confirm our pick up time. We were transferred to the port and advised the boat was running slightly late, however it was worth the wait as no one else had booked in and we were the only family on the boat! What an experience, the team spoke us through what would happen and that we would head out and see if we could spot come whales then we would head back into near land and have some lunch then head back out. Cannot fault the company at all, we seen pilot whales, dolphins and turtles! Everyone then swam in the sea and had some small fish round the kids as they were swimming, core memories made for my children for life! Amazing crew, superb knowledge and we were dropped back off at our hotel afterwards. The team really looked after us, and helped cater for my daughter who has additional needs. A huge thank you from our little family - memories to last a lifetime!

Whale Watching and Listening Eco Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

Andrew_B, Jun 2026

Smaller Whale watching day out

This was a lovely boat trip, drinks and food were included and staff came around several times asking if you wanted anything (wine, beer, coke, water included), or you could go to the bar and ask for a drink Nice lunch too. I've been on similar trips in the past, and I enjoyed the smaller, friendly feel of this one. The local operator was White Tenerife, and their staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We saw quite a few pilot whales and a lot of flying fish.

Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet

Craig_R, May 2026

Family from England Whale spotting

Fantastic Picked us up from Aula Atlantica hotel in Golf del Sur Dropped us at the boat slick operation Everything was well run Wife and 3 kids really enjoyed it We saw the whales loads of them and they can near the boat too crew very knowledgeable and knew exactly where to see the wildlife Then dropped anchor near to a beach to allow 40 mins swimming 9 year old provided a lofe jacket to swim he loved it Then back to the port for transfer back to the hotel Excellent communication and friendly staff Food and drinks provided too Excellent

Whale Watching Eco-Adventure from Costa Adeje

Alexandra_W, May 2026

Amazing trip

What an amazing trip! Our hosts were knowledgeable and provided excellent information on what we would see. Being a much smaller boat with so few participants we were able to get close to the sealift without it invasive. Within 35 minutes we had seen a loggerhead turtle, dolphins and pilot whales. Later in the trip we found that we were surrounded by the pilot whales on every side which was unreal. The addition on the sound of the whales from under the water was incredible. Access to the days photos and videos taken by our hosts during the trip is just the icing on the cake. If you have the chance to go on this trip you should absolutely take it!

Costa Adeje : Cetacean sighting in Tenerife South

Steven_H, Apr 2026

The guides were very...

The guides were very knowledgeable about the local sea life and passionate about what they do. We saw multiple groups of whales during the tour. The group size was pretty small so it was a nice experience. Very respectful of the whales, keeping distance allowing them to come closer by themselves. Would highly recommend.

Tenerife: Whale and dolphin watching

Chris_S, Apr 2026

Great experience and special seeing a large family of whales swim alongside the boat

This was an excellent trip the whole family enjoyed. We arrived at the docks and were shown quickly to a small well maintained boat. We were seated and quickly on our way to see a large family of whales, then, returning close to the shore there was an opportunity to swim (we decided not to), food and drink before we made the trip back to the docks. Overall the trip lasted around 3 hours. The hosts were excellent. Explaining everything clearly, having a good laugh with the guests (this experience is a smaller more personalised group) and looked after us well. We did unfortunately pick a day where the sea was a little rough. Everyone was fine for the journey out but we quickly succumbed to sea sickness one by one. The hosts were great and looked after us really well. Seeing the whales swimming close to the boat was special! If I was change anything I would change the day we went for calmer seas but this isn't the fault of the trip organisers. In fact they had checked the weather and contacted us to ask we came earlier as winds were due to pick up later in the day. Also worth noting that for safety reasons when out at sea it's not possible to walk around the boat. This is really sensible, but it does mean moving around to get better pictures is not easy. Once near the shore where seas were calmer they did allow guests to go around the boat including sitting out front deck to get pictures. We came away despite sea sickness really pleased we did this experience and I'd definitely recommend this due to the small group size which gives a more personal experience and better view of the whales

Tenerife Ecoyacht Tour for Whale Watching

STACEY_W, Apr 2026

Brilliant.

Was a great experience, the staff were very knowledgable and friendly. it was abit of a bumpy ride but we were warned of this on arrival and were offered an alternative but decided to go ahead anyway which we feel added to our experience. It was a fun journey and we saw some whales which was amazing, the staff were good at identifying the animals that we could see and telling you abit about them, they were very considerate to keep space between the boat and the animal and being very careful not to startle them. Had a chance to stop and swim we chose not too but enjoyed relaxing during the stop, there are snacks and refreshments available at a price. Overall loved it would highly recommend.

Whale watching & listening Eco-Catamaran Tour with Snacks &Drinks

Kitty_v, Nov 2025

Excellent tour

Excellent tour with respect for the animals. Not too crowded. Friendly multi langual crew. Unfortunately some robe was broken so no sailing but moving by engine. The music was not particularly my choice but not too loud and once in a while it was turned off. Highlights: * the pilot whales which we could see ànd hear (through a mic into the water). * The swimming in the bay * the food & drinks were sufficient.

3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour

Darren_D, Sep 2025

This was so good!

This was so good, I’m glad I booked the last one of the day as 1) Was a nice number of people and 2) Caught a stunning sunset at the end. Tour itself - some of it was luck - perfect conditions, we saw several Pilot Whales - including a mother and calf - important that it was in their natural habitat, had a great little swim in the bay too. Brilliant tour, very happy.