TENERIFE
Tenerife’s best days out.
The 15 most popular whale 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“It was amazing, we Saw delfins and had a great trip.”
A strict no-chase whale and dolphin safari from Los Cristianos with multilingual guides, inside shelter, and marine charity donations.
“We loved the fact that the staff seem to care about the sea life we were hoping to see. Having reached an area where dolphin and whales are often sighted the engine was cut. We saw both dolphins and a pilot whale which was amazing”
Costa Adeje eco catamaran whale and dolphin cruise with snacks, drinks, underwater audio, and a swim stop in Tenerife’s sanctuary.
“The crew was very friendly, they translated everything in every member’s mother language. What it stayed with me - At some point they stopped to take some plastic from the ocean. We saw lots of dolphins and wales, even a sea turtle. Everything was very clean even in the bathrooms. Worth every penny 100%.”
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.
“Every part of the trip was fantastic. We saw whales, dolphins and turtles. Our guide was brilliant. Very informative and friendly. Seeing the turtles was a lovely surprise but only possible by the actions of our eagle eyed guide.”
Sail southwest Tenerife from Puerto Colón for pilot whales on a catamaran with free drinks; add 3-hour snorkeling at Playa Espagueti.
“Amazing experience from start to finish. The crew were friendly and welcoming, and the boat wasn’t overcrowded which made it even more enjoyable. The guide was very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting information throughout the trip. We were lucky to see pilot whales and dolphins swimming close to the boat, even jumping in front…”
Sail Southern Tenerife on a small luxury yacht for dolphins, pilot whales, and turtle snorkeling, with drinks, snacks, and hotel pickup.
“Max our guide was fantastic and gave us lot of insights about the region. Great value for money”
3-hour Tenerife catamaran for whale and dolphin spotting with hotel transfer and buffet tapas, snacks, and plenty of drinks onboard.
“it was a good tour and the guides were very hospitable. we has so much fun. we got value for the money paid.”
No-chase whale and dolphin sail from Los Cristianos on the Bahriyeli gulet. 2 hours, Teide views, eco focus with Sea Shepherd.
“We loved this. Got to see whales and dolphins. Very informative and interesting and we will be booking again on our next visit to take some friends”
Sunset eco-yacht whale watching from Los Cristianos. Ethical, no-chase viewing, possible swim stop, Teide views, 1.5 hours. From $17.
“Came back again two days in a row for the beautiful sunset”
Two-hour eco whale-watching from Costa Adeje in a small 8-meter RIB, with biologist commentary, hydrophone sounds, and free photo emails.
“We booked this experience in advance as we were on a Canary Island cruise and didn't want to miss this opportunity after reading previous excellent reviews. We docked at Santa Cruz and took a local bus to Costa Adeje and made out way to the meeting point. Our captain/guide met us as arranged together with…”
Two-hour catamaran whale and dolphin cruise from Puerto Colón with 16 underwater windows, multilingual guidance, and sustainable watching.
“Great experience! Specially with kids (3 and 6 years) - enough space on the deck, 2hours and no need for more and ofcourse we saw whales above and under water in submarine look. Thanks! Recommend, great value of money”
Sail from Los Gigantes on a small-group Tenerife cruise to spot pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles, then swim and snorkel with snacks.
“A truly worthwhile tour experience, with guides who can speak multiple languages fluently and provide warm, attentive service.”
2-hour Viking ship cruise from Los Cristianos for whale and dolphin watching off Tenerife, with water included and a themed Ragnarok boat.
“The cruise was absolutely amazing! We saw dolphins and whales. The themeing of the boat was amazing! The show and the Viking on board was brilliant very interactive. Drinks and food on board were a very reasonable price. We got great views of the dolphins and whales. Will 100% recommend to anyone”
Spot pilot whales and dolphins on a 3-hour catamaran cruise from Costa Adeje with pickup, paella lunch, and unlimited drinks.
“Great time out. Good guide. Lovely swim in the sea and saw the dolphins. Picked up fine from the hotel but waited 15 minutes in the sun while the return drivers argued. Not very professional.”
Adeje whale-and-dolphin cruise with lunch and a swim, plus submarine-style windows over Tenerife’s Teno-Rasca sanctuary. From $59.
“Excellent trip. very much recommended to everyone!”
From Mount Teide to the whale coast to the green north, and every good way to spend a day in the sun.
