Top Tenerife Wildlife Encounters

Escape the crowds on this breezy boat ride from Los Cristianos Harbor. Learn about local marine wildlife from expert guides while spotting bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales. Enjoy a respectful, no chase experience that prioritizes animal welfare and conservation

If you've got limited time in Tenerife, this private catamaran charter is an ideal pick. After a hotel pickup, set off on a three-hour adventure with just your party and the crew. Along the way, look out for marine life such as dolphins, turtles, and whales; snorkeling gear is included. Enjoy a delicious onboard lunch with alcoholic drinks. Note that sunscreen and gratuities are not included.

Discover the magnificent landscapes that surround Tenerife’s Mt. Teide and the Masca Valley on an exhilarating full-day excursion. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, travel through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Teide National Park on a voyage of natural discovery; gaze at sweeping volcanic panoramas and capture photographs of the island’s unique dragon tree. Ascend to Vilaflor, one of Spain’s highest villages, and enjoy leisurely time in Masca and Garachico, provincial villages cradled by rolling hills. Enjoy convenient round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off on this fascinating tour.

Explore the seas around Tenerife on this small-group cruise in a sailing boat. Enjoy snacks and drinks on board as you watch dolphins and whales swim by. The captain is an experienced local sailor who answers any questions about these spectacular animals. After an on-board lunch, jump in the water to swim or snorkel, or relax and sunbathe on board.

Leave the crowds far behind and explore the idyllic island of La Gomera on a full-day trip from Tenerife. With your guide taking care of logistics, discover the highlights of the gem of the Canarian archipelago without having to navigate yourself. Learn more about local culture than you would alone and enjoy lunch in a traditional Canarian village.

If you’re limited on time, but still want to see whales and dolphins while touring the Spanish Coast, this Costa Adeje Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch is the perfect solution. Set out on the water with a small-group and guide to keep a lookout for dolphins and whales in their natural habitat. Plus, you’ll enjoy food and drinks on the catamaran’s spacious sundecks.

Increase your chances of seeing wild marine life in their native habitat with this group kayaking experience from Los Cristianos. Follow your instructor out into the sea as you paddle to beaches and coves in search of dolphins, turtles, and other sea creatures. Enjoy the opportunity to go snorkeling as you take in unique views of the coast both above and under the water.

Tenerife’s waters are a haven for marine life, including sea turtles, but knowing where to enjoy sightings is something the locals are best at. This snorkeling trip from Costa Adeje takes you straight to key viewing spots, and includes snorkeling gear so you don’t need your own equipment. Simply board the boat, relax as you cruise to selected bays and coves, and enjoy guided snorkels to watch for turtles, fish, and other underwater life.

Experience Mt. Teide National Park and northern Tenerife on this day tour from south Tenerife. Travel into Mt. Teide’s UNESCO-listed volcanic landscapes, call at the quaint town of Vilaflor, and visit Icod Los Vinos to see its famous Drago Tree and have lunch (own expense). Finally, visit the north-coast port of Garachico and mountain hamlet of Masca, famous for its canyon-and-sea views across to La Gomera. Includes select south Tenerife hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.