TENERIFE
Tenerife’s best days out.
The 15 most popular dolphin watching on Tenerife: what each trip includes, what it costs, how long it runs and who operates it. The days worth planning around, picked from across the island.
Ethical whale and dolphin watching from Los Cristianos on an eco-yacht with a swim stop and a visit to the Cave of Love.
Most Popular“Very nice and we were lucky to see the dolphins and pilot whales! Lots of them!”
A strict no-chase whale and dolphin safari from Los Cristianos with multilingual guides, inside shelter, and marine charity donations.
“Lovely trip, we saw dolphins, whales and even turtles. So surprised to see so many and so up close but there was no chasing whatsoever. It was peaceful, calm and respectful. The guides were very informative. Just get there early because it was super busy and a little difficult for later arrivals to sit their…”
Costa Adeje eco catamaran whale and dolphin cruise with snacks, drinks, underwater audio, and a swim stop in Tenerife’s sanctuary.
“was amazing, we see dolphins & whales, the staff was so friendly and answered all our questions, as we was the only English on the boat they was always helping us out, they was always offering us drinks and snacks that was free, I would recommend this to anyone who would like a boat trip,…”
2-hour Los Gigantes dolphin & whale cruise in the Teno-Rasca sanctuary with a swim stop at Masca or Juan López plus a cold drink.
“A nice boat trip with skilled skippers. We saw pilot whales and dolphins.The Los Gigantes cliffs where impressive.It is worth going!”
Sail Southern Tenerife on a small luxury yacht for dolphins, pilot whales, and turtle snorkeling, with drinks, snacks, and hotel pickup.
“Love our guide guy, he is quite professional in every aspect of the driving. He saved me from the hard seasick by letting me sit on the tail of the boat, so my feet could soak in the water, and it's really helpful! We see the pilot whales and we try the swimming a little…”
3-hour Tenerife catamaran for whale and dolphin spotting with hotel transfer and buffet tapas, snacks, and plenty of drinks onboard.
“What a brilliant afternoon, we saw pilot whales so close to the boat, and some small dolphins who were playing in front of the boat, weather was great, boat wasn't too crowded and we had as much drink as we wanted and a nice simple lunch. Very knowledgeable staff too. Would highly recommend!”
No-chase whale and dolphin sail from Los Cristianos on the Bahriyeli gulet. 2 hours, Teide views, eco focus with Sea Shepherd.
“Loved the guide and comfortable boat. Staff super friendly and well-informed. Emphasis on ocean preservation is crucial”
Two-hour catamaran whale and dolphin cruise from Puerto Colón with 16 underwater windows, multilingual guidance, and sustainable watching.
“We had a thoroughly enjoyable morning on this trip, where we saw plenty of short fin pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins. We chose this tour as it has a larger boat than many others. This meant we could walk around and look out of either side of the boat. We could also buy drinks, which…”
2-hour Viking ship cruise from Los Cristianos for whale and dolphin watching off Tenerife, with water included and a themed Ragnarok boat.
“We managed to see pods of pilot whales and dolphins on multiple occasions! The entertainment from our guide was amazing he was funny and knowledgable. We had already eaten and was hydrated but they had a bar and kitchen on board which is useful. Highly recommend good value for money and the right duration of…”
Spot pilot whales and dolphins on a 3-hour catamaran cruise from Costa Adeje with pickup, paella lunch, and unlimited drinks.
“Great trip lovely staff very much enjoyed our trip and we got to see a pod of whales too”
Adeje whale-and-dolphin cruise with lunch and a swim, plus submarine-style windows over Tenerife’s Teno-Rasca sanctuary. From $59.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the cruise and I got some great photos of pilot whales and the coastline. The lunch and the free soft drinks was very welcome.”
Paddle Tenerife’s west coast for wild dolphins and turtles, then snorkel with a wetsuit in clear water near Los Cristianos.
“I am new to kayaking. I have only ever kayaked once years ago. I felt in such good hands with Miguel and Guillaume. They were kind and paid exquisite attention to the experience of their guests. Guillaume was often at the very back of the group of kayakers to see how we were all doing.…”
Whale and dolphin eco-yacht from Los Cristianos on Tenerife, with a swim stop. Small-group sail, respectful viewing, and great value.
“Amazing experience. Saw whales and dolphins. Very pleasant ride. And eberyone gotbto take pictures...”
Speedboat dolphin and whale cruise from Los Gigantes in Tenerife. Small RIB, Teno-Rasca sanctuary, cliff views, and a swim stop.
“It was amazing! The guide was so professional and invested for us to see the whales and dolphines. In the end we saw a turle, dophins and whales. The boat was also very nice and small! Highly recommend”
Los Gigantes dolphin and whale cruise with paella, drinks, and a swim off the boat, plus stunning Masca and Los Gigantes cliffs.
“Friendly guides, excellent views. We saw pilot whales and spotted dolphins together, they came very close to the boats and we got to see them so clearly. The views of the cliffs were stunning and the swim stop was a lot of fun. I took my dad along as he's never done an experience like…”
From Mount Teide to the whale coast to the green north, and every good way to spend a day in the sun.
