THE WHALE WATCHING GUIDE
The trips worth booking.
The 15 whale watching in spain travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.
No-chase whale watching on a luxury eco-yacht from Los Cristianos, with a swim stop and Cave of Love visit. 90 minutes.
Most Popular“Absolutely amazing staff who took us and our 2 year old on a wonderful cruise whale and dolphin watching. If you are wondering which whale watching tour to book, this is the one!”
Costa Adeje catamaran whale watching from Puerto Colón with free drinks, strict wildlife rules, and a 3-hour option for snorkeling at Playa Espagueti.
“Saw pilot whales in their natural habitat. The crew was very respectful and careful not to disturb them. Overall great experience.”
3-hour Tenerife catamaran with whale and dolphin spotting, hotel transfer, and buffet tapas plus drinks, swim time, and photo chances.
“Good communication ahead of the trip. Lovely boat, very small numbers. Friendly staff. Nice Prosecco :) Most importantly, so many pilot whales, which made for a magical experience. Only (very minor) criticism is it would be nice to have a couple more vegetarian options on the buffet but the food was a bonus not the…”
Tenerife whale and dolphin watch on a traditional Bahriyeli sail boat, with a strict no-chase policy and Teide views. Great value.
“There is always a risk of not seeing things and the whales were a little way off not close and the dolphins elusive but it was an excellent trip the crew were friendly and very knowledgeable Definitely recommend.”
Small 2-hour Tenerife eco whale boat tour in the Teno-Rasca Marine Protected Area with biologists, hydrophone listening, and free photos.
“Unfortunately, we first saw a dead sea turtle. But then later there were so many pilot whales that I can't even say how many there were. The whale group was treated with great respect.”
Adeje’s Tenerife catamaran whale cruise with lunch and a swim. Look for pilot whales and dolphins plus underwater windows and included drinks.
“Having seen a couple of bad reviews and a local activities organisation trying to put us off the trip we were a little anxious about the trip. I am so pleased that we decided to ignore them. The trip was very well organised and all of the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. We were…”
3-hour eco catamaran whale watching in Tenerife with live commentary, swimming stop, and included sandwiches plus unlimited drinks.
“Efficient and as promised! An amazing time with an amazing crew! The day was perfect, we left pretty much on time (come on people, when a boat says it’s leaving at 10:30 get there on time!) pack light bc everything including shoes is stored away while in motion. We saw whales as soon as we…”
Whale and dolphin spotting from Los Cristianos with an eco-certified yacht plus a swim stop near Palm Mar, Tenerife.
“The day wasn't so sunny I didn't get to swim in the ocean , was a bit cold , but we managed to see dolphins and whales . The crew was nice and funny.”
Speedboat dolphin and whale watching off Morro Jable plus a 30-minute snorkeling stop, in a small group with included drink.
“Excellent experience. We saw maybe 30+ dolphins swimming around the boat for over half an hour. The host/boat captain was very helpful and friendly, quickly spotting and taking us to the dolphins, guiding us in both English and Spanish. All the staff were great. A perfect addition to our holiday!”
Morro Jable dolphin and whale cruise on the Magic Dolphin with drinks, a swim stop in Jandía Bay, and limited-size groups.
“Great fun was had. Plenty of dolphins sighted and some very close to our boat. Nino and Elisa, our captain and guide respectively, ensured our trip was both enjoyable and informative.”
3-hour catamaran tour from Costa Adeje to spot whales and dolphins, hear their sounds, and enjoy onboard food and optional snorkeling.
“Really enjoyed the experience, we went in the evening and were lucky to see pilot whales. The crew were really friendly and made the trip really enjoyable. Kids loved that we stopped for a swim at the end.”
3-hour sailing whale and dolphin watching from Los Gigantes with snorkel time, snacks, and views of the 600m Cliffs of the Giants.
“Awesome. We saw turtles and pilot whales, great views of the island and had a swim using snorkels provided. Bit of lunch was great too.”
Small-group sailing off Los Gigantes for whale watching and snorkeling, with lunch, drinks, and diet-friendly options on a 45-ft boat.
“Perfect from start to finish. Picked up from our hotel as arranged, super friendly and knowledgeable captain Jamie, found us some Pilot whales, we had a snorkel and sandwiches and it was the highlight of our holiday. We’re definitely going to go again one day and can’t recommend them highly enough. Thank you :)”
Small-group whale watching in Tenerife South with biologist David, hydrophone whalesong, and eco rules on Papacho 2.
“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…”
3-hour Tenerife whale watching catamaran with hotel transfer, buffet, beer, and a swim stop from Puerto Colón.
“Lovely evening, friendly & professional crew. Ensured safety & wellbeing of all passengers while we watched the whales… time to swim & some nice tapas too… punctual door to door pick up & drop off…”
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