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Tenerife Ecoyacht Tour for Whale Watching

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet

Leaders in Eco Respectful No chase whale and dolphin safari tours

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Whale watching and listening Eco-Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

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2H 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

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Whales and Dolphins Watching in Exclusive Sailboat

Explore the sea like never before with our kayak tour from Palm-Mar! We’re in the ideal spot – in a few minutes you’ll be in Turtle Bay and the Cave of the Lover, two natural paradises ideal for swimming with turtles, seeing dolphins and snorkeling among tropical fish. Less rowing, more enjoyment. Kayaking in Palm-Mar is easy, exciting and full of marine life. Suitable both for nature-loving adventurers and families who want to live an unforgettable experience.

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Turtle and Dolphin Watching Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

Turtle and Dolphin Watching Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

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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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Tenerife Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer and Buffet

Step off the Tenerife mainland and take to the water: this two-in-one trip by luxury speedboat includes dolphin- and whale-watching opportunities, plus the chance to swim and snorkel in the warm waters near Puerto Colón, 38660 Playa de las Américas. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and meet your guide directly at the marina. As you go, you’ll also have the chance to relax on board with music, drinks, and snacks.

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Luxury Opera 60 Whale and Dolphin Watching Experience

Luxury Opera 60 Whale and Dolphin Watching Experience

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.

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

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

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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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Whale watching and snorkelling in the whale sanctuary

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

Costa Adeje : Cetacean sighting in Tenerife South

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2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Gain insight into Tenerife’s underwater world and travel into waters that are home to diverse ecosystems with this catamaran adventure. Going on a marine life themed tour has the benefit of traveling with crew who are familiar with the places where whales and dolphins have been spotted before. Relax as you travel, and benefit from the onboard perk of having delicious food and drinks included. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

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Whale Watching Catamaran in Costa Adeje (Including drinks & Sandwich)

Whale Watching Catamaran in Costa Adeje (Including drinks & Sandwich)

Spend time on the water and look out for whales and dolphins in their natural habitat with this catamaran tour along the south coast of Tenerife. A much more convenient option than hiring a boat—benefit from experienced skippers who know the places where marine life has been spotted before. As an added perk, there is also a catering service on board with sandwiches, soft drinks, beer, and water to enjoy.

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Avistamiento de ballenas en Tenerife. Barco White Tenerife.

Tenerife Whale Watching Only Adults Exclusive Chill Out Catamaran

What makes this experience unique is the combination of exclusivity, comfort and nature in one of Europe’s best locations for whale watching. You’ll sail aboard elegant premium sailing yachts (Beneteau, Dufour or Jeanneau) ranging from 12 to 13.40 metres in length, fully equipped with sun decks, shaded areas, cabins, bathrooms and a galley, offering maximum comfort throughout the trip. The activity is led by captains who are experts in navigation and cetaceans, with total respect for the marine environment and all the necessary official licences. During the 3-hour private excursion, you’ll set sail for the Teno-Masca area, one of the best spots in Tenerife for spotting dolphins and whales in the wild. Afterwards, we’ll anchor for 30 minutes at Diego Hernández Beach, where you can swim, snorkel or relax in crystal-clear waters whilst enjoying a snack and drinks on board. A private, safe and exclusive experience that combines the sea, nature and unforgettable moments in Tenerife.

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Private Charter: Whale and Dolphin Watching (Max. 11 people)

Private Charter: Whale and Dolphin Watching (Max. 11 people)

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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Per group

5 hr watching and listening whales and dolps. Visit Los Gigantes

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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

Paddle along the stunning cliffs of Los Cristianosr, unique corners, and sail through areas where marine fauna live in freedom, with possibilities to spot dolphins and turtles. Every encounter with wildlife brings magic to your adventure. Whether you’re a sports lover, an occasional swimmer or just want to relax by floating in the kayak, the activity adapts to your pace for everyone to enjoy in their own way. We take care of every moment so you feel connected to the surroundings and fully enjoy the experience. Our instructors are passionate and expert in the area, combining knowledge of the coast and its ecosystem with safety and fun to make every tour memorable from the first oar.

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

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

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

Tenerife Whale Watching Only Adults Exclusive Chill Out Catamaran

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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!!!

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.

Tenerife Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer and Buffet

naila_h, May 2026

Incredible experience!

This is a fantastic experience. Being able to see dolphins play in real life was incredible. Another thing I loved was how genuinely passionate the staff were at seeing these creatures again for what must be the 100th time ore more. They provided knowledge about dolphins and whales we didn't know and really looked after us. I will 100% do this again on our next visit to tenerife, I cannot recommend them highly enough!

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.

Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet

Shereen_H, Apr 2026

Wonderful experience,...

Wonderful experience, well organized. Plenty of space on the boat for the passengers. We're able to see dolphins and pilot whales. Anchored near a beach for swimming as well, however it was cold, so no one got into the water. Nice selection of drinks and food. Very enjoyable trip for the entire family.

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 Eco-Adventure from Costa Adeje

Louise_A, Feb 2026

Amazing dolphin and pilot whale viewing

We had a great trip- our guide Carlota and captain Inigo were informed and passionate about the animals we were there to see. We soon came across a pod of bottle nosed dolphins which swam around and under the boat. After that excitement we came across a large group of pilot whales which were absolute fascinating to watch. On our way back to the port we also saw some Atlantic spotted dolphins. All in all, it was a truly great trip. We were very lucky in the wildlife we saw and I would massively recommend this tour.

Whale watching and listening Eco-Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

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.

Luxury Opera 60 Whale and Dolphin Watching Experience

ian_j, Sept 2025

Wonderful experience from...

Wonderful experience from start to finish All staff where polite and friendly and very knowledgeable about the activities and what to look for when whale and dolphin watching Food served was good and a good choice of cool drinks wines and beers as well. Excellent stop for swimming and snorkeling with on board equipment. Excellent trip for all on a very spacious luxurious boat.

3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour

Darren_D, Sept 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.