Costa Adeje : Cetacean sighting in Tenerife South
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Tenerife, Spain
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn about conservation, whales, porpoises and dolphins from expert biologists on this small-group tour, with numbers capped at just 10 travelers. On sighting, the boat's engines fall silent and a hydrophone lets you listen to the sounds that marine mammals use to communicate or hunt.
- Cruise Tenerife’s coast looking for marine life in a group no larger than 10
- Small group means great interaction with your expert biologist guide
- Hydrophone lets you hear the haunting sound of whalesong
- Keep your eyes peeled for whales, dolphins, and porpoises
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional guide / marine biologist guide
- Small group boat tour (maximum 10 travelers)
- Educational experience focused on conservation
- Tips
- Does not include pick-up or drop-off (location indicated)
- Food and meals are not included
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Av. de Colón, 4, 38660 Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
The meeting point is located in front of the Victoria cafeteria. At the entrance of dock number 4.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- To obtain more information about accessibility to the boat, it is recommended to contact the company, as it depends on the type of reduced mobility and sea conditions.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Extremely kind, and knowledgeable crew. They seem passionate about their work. Would recommend without hesitation.
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Dolphins and whales.
The guides were knowledgeable and it was clear that they care about what they do.
I don't usually do reviews, but felt I had to with this one. Atlantic Eco - Very informative and unlike many other 'boats' operating in the area, this one is fully licensed, legal and supports the eco sensitivity of the area. David who was on our trip, is a marine biologist and really knows his stuff. We saw so many amazing pilot whales and were educated throughout the trip. 100% recommend
Booked for my partner for our anniversary. As animal lovers, couldn’t have been better. Relaxed, informative & respectful of nature. Perfect sized group. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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.
The marine experts shared fascinating information about the marine life in a way that was easy to understand, engaging, and never overwhelming. You could tell they truly care about the animals and educating their guests. The boat ride itself was very smooth and comfortable. We were lucky enough to see both dolphins and pilot whales up close! Highly recommended for anyone visiting Tenerife!
An absolutely fantastic tour. Very passionate and informative with the opportunity to see some beautiful pilot whales.
I travel a lot and I'm always looking for new experiences...this was by far one of the most exciting and informative excursions yet! Our Guides were so well educated and passionate , sharing their knowledge and experience of the local sea life, particularly the whales.
Loved it 5+Stars!!!!
Simply amazing. You want a real Eco tour with people that truely care about the animals and the eniviroment, then this is it! The perfect mix between knowledge and entertainment. David was a fantastic guide, you could feel his passion for the whole topic and he left no question unanswered, even the more detailled ones. Fantastic overall experience, would absolutely recommend!
What an amazing experience. The boat is close to the water so you are at the level of the pilot whales and dolphins which make it a wonderful viewing experience. It’s non-invasive & the guides are very knowledgeable and teach you really interesting things about the area and how it affects the whales and other things that live here. We had a wide range of ages in our group (4-66) and everyone had a brilliant experience.
Extremely kind, and knowledgeable crew. They seem passionate about their work. Would recommend without hesitation.
Absolutely great experience. The guides are super friendly and knowledgeable about the animals and ocean. They only do small groups and they care about the animals and environment.
It was an exceptional experience! Mirna and David are excellent guides who respectfully and with great awareness introduced us to several whale clans, including babies. It was fun and educational for us adults and especially for our kids. Thank you, team — you’re doing crucially important work, and you made a great impact on how we see and choose tours!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Amazing Eco Experience with David and Captain Claudine!
We booked the Extra Eco Tour (2.5 hours) with biologist David and Captain Claudine, and it was easily the highlight of our Tenerife trip so far!
From the moment we set off from Gate 4, Puerto Colón Marina, it was clear this wasn’t your average “tourist” whale-watching trip. It was intimate, educational, sustainable, and run by a Blue Flag Certified Whale Watching Organisation, a mark of true environmental care.
David shared fascinating facts and the latest marine biology insights, including how short-finned pilot whales are known as the “cheetahs of the deep sea” for their powerful foraging sprints, diving to over 1,000 metres for up to 21 minutes at a time to hunt squid in the pitch-black depths. He also explained new research showing that around 20% of their body’s water is self-produced metabolically, an incredible adaptation for life far from shore.
We learned that Tenerife is the third tallest volcanic island in the world, rising 8 km from the ocean floor, creating perfect conditions for these remarkable deep-diving cetaceans.
Our small, friendly group, a mix of English, German, and Spanish guests (the Spanish arriving fashionably late, of course! 😉), quickly felt like a team of ocean explorers. We saw a family of pilot whales, some recognised from the crew’s research photo catalogue. Claudine took beautiful photos to identify which whale family we were visiting and said she would share them later, such a thoughtful and scientific touch.
We also spotted flying fish, sea birds, and even paused to collect plastic litter from the sea. Everything about the trip was conducted with deep respect for the animals and the ocean.
David’s passion, humour, and storytelling made the science come alive, while Claudine captained with calm, care, and quiet confidence. A cold drink served towards the end was the perfect touch after a morning full of magic.
If you are visiting Tenerife and want a smaller, more personal, and truly eco-conscious whale-watching tour, this is the one.
We left feeling inspired, informed, and grateful. 🌊🐋💙
P.S. Wait until you hear the story of the whales’ ancient ancestor Pakicetus. 🐾 Evolution has never felt so real.
David and Mirna are absolutely incredible tour guides! We couldn't recommend a whale watching tour in Puerto Colon more, they are truly committed to educating and bringing the wonders of the ocean alive to visitors. They love what they do and are actively recording, gathering data, pointing out different features and providing biology and history lessons about the pilot whales and dolphins. They care about the oceans and the creatures that live in the waters around Tenerife and I could see their passion and dedication in how they speak about the whales. David is a funny and very relatable tour guide who is a great story teller and Mirna is the photographer and pilots the boat.
If you can take a half day on your vacation to see the whales and dolphins, I recommend Atlantic Eco Experience.
The experience was amazing. David was super enthusiastic and knowledgeable, all the explanations were a huge plus to understanding more about what you are observing. We saw a lot of cetaceans on the trip and it was truly magnificent.
This was a great excursion. The boat ride was very intimate (4 passengers) plus the 2 guides so we were able to easily see the whales & maneuver around the boat. This was nice because other boats that were “Whale watching” were overflowing with people. A lot of times we would go to an area of the ocean and just coast and wait for the whales to come to us. David & Marina were great guides. David was very engaging and knowledgeable of the whales. We learned a lot. Marina took great professional photos (and messaged them to us for free via WhatsApp). She was also able to drop the homophone into the ocean and we were able to actually hear the whales. It was cool seeing the whales but what sets Eco Atlantic apart is that they also care about the well being of the whales. So a few times we would actually leave an area where whales were present if there were boats already there to prevent stressing/overwhelming the mammals.
Saw different families of pilot whales, many of whom are known to the crew Mirna and David - with a photo book to ID them from their dorsal fin. Also saw turtles, fish flying, sea birds and another type of bigger whale - a fin whale I believe? Removed rubbish/plastic (us dirty humans) and were responsible around wild creatures. Passionate about the animals. Smaller boat, maybe 10 max people, with no bloody music blasting out. Listen to the lovely whales calling to each other with hydrophone.
Take with you - sun hat with toggle, sun glasses, be sun creamed up, water - it is hot even out at sea and you are in full sun. You are offered a cold drink from the boat and there are loo facilities below deck.
Wonderful way to pass a few hours seeing beautiful whales do what whales do with a kind and passionate crew.
The crew was very friendly!! Thank you very much!! We saw turtle, dolphin and whales! They came very close to the boat!
The tour and the guide was very fun. We learned lots of cool information about the whales. Highly recommend to anyone.
Very professional and highly informative trip with a great skipper (Mirna) and a lively guide/biologist (David). We saw whales, dolphins and birds. Small group of travellers so we all got attention from the guides.
Recommend with all my heart and head.
Easy to find meeting place
Great welcome & brief before setting off
Bring sun protection
Perfect immersive, inclusive eco experience
Professional marine biologist
Experienced captain
Safe, protected, legal guided activity
Cannot recommend highly
So incredible to not only see, but also hear these beautiful mammals
Learnt so much from our trusted guides David & Mirna
Couldn’t have asked for a better time
Superb memories
Thank you
Please keep up the good work
Everybody needs to support these tours
You won’t regret it:)
We went on a boat trip and had an amazing experience! The crew was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, sharing lots of interesting information throughout the journey. It was clear they were passionate about what they do, and their expertise made the trip even more enjoyable. The whole experience was definitely worth the price, and we will absolutely book again next time. Highly recommended!
This was one of the highlights of our trip to Spain! Dave and his driver were both so knowledgeable about dolphins - we learned a ton - but more exciting was that we saw a ton - whales and dolphins! Me, husband and son were able to book at the last minute and had a private tour. Waves were huge but the boat was so sturdy we could hardly tell. So fun!
Absolutely lovely trip with lovely people. David and Marina (hope I have the name right) were lovely, but if, like me, you suffer from travel sickness, take the tablets beforehand!!! I did and I still vomited!
Superb observations of the pilot whales and Cory’s shearwater. Very good guides and good approach towards the whales. Highly recommend.
This was one of the best experiences of my life, it was so incredible. The team were just the best, super knowledgeable, so personable and honestly the best. This is a must do activity in Tenerife, but just make sure you pick the right option; this is the one you need to be doing. They don't chase the dolphins or whales! But that doesn't mean they don't come close by; some of the things we got to experience were so unreal. I really recommend it. It is the best activity in Tenerife, I feel.
I am so glad we chose to go with this company, they are knowledgeable, respectful of the whales space and are actively involved in conservation efforts to protect the whales. We saw pilot whales and two types of dolphin, and got some wonderful photos. They even shared some they took themselves after the trip!
Brilliant ! Must do experience! The explanation helped understand wildlife in the ocean, sightings and sounds of the ocean
Fantastic! We had the best day, and to make it even better we saw 3 Orca's!!! Our guides were beyond excited (so were we!!) We saw lots of pilot whales as well. Excellent excursion. Highly recommend.
Brilliant guide, brilliant experience saw dolphins pilot whales and a turtle. Would highly recommend !
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