TENERIFE · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth booking.
The 15 tenerife whale watching tours 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.
“We had the best time on the catamaran! We got drinks and sandwiches on board and saw dolphins and pilot whales. We jumped into the water and did some snorkelling as well (they have towels and snorkelling equipment on board). Definitely recommend booking with this company :)”
Tenerife whale and dolphin watch on a traditional Bahriyeli sail boat, with a strict no-chase policy and Teide views. Great value.
“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”
Small 2-hour Tenerife eco whale boat tour in the Teno-Rasca Marine Protected Area with biologists, hydrophone listening, and free photos.
“Great activity, Ion is a wonderful and knowledgeable host! We saw two types of dolphins and whales in a span of one hour”
Adeje’s Tenerife catamaran whale cruise with lunch and a swim. Look for pilot whales and dolphins plus underwater windows and included drinks.
“Loved this. We seen a lot of dolphins and whales and they swam really close to the boat. The staff gave excellent information about the animals. It was nice to see them in their natural habitat instead of locked up. The boat was really busy but everyone had enough space to see the animals off…”
3-hour eco catamaran whale watching in Tenerife with live commentary, swimming stop, and included sandwiches plus unlimited drinks.
“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…”
Whale and dolphin spotting from Los Cristianos with an eco-certified yacht plus a swim stop near Palm Mar, Tenerife.
“Very good tour, saw dolphins and whales, very friendly staff, lovely tour and got to stop and swim in the very blue ocean”
3-hour catamaran tour from Costa Adeje to spot whales and dolphins, hear their sounds, and enjoy onboard food and optional snorkeling.
“Great experienced crew and even better atmosphere. We saw a couple of pilot whales. Clean catamaran. Music selection was brilliant. All round solid experience. Will definitely get this done again.”
3-hour sailing whale and dolphin watching from Los Gigantes with snorkel time, snacks, and views of the 600m Cliffs of the Giants.
“This was a phenomenal trip. Antonio was absolutely lovely- a very kind man. We saw a bunch of pilot whales then saw masca beach then went snorkelling and I’ve never seen so many fish it was amazing. The boat itself is lovely- it’s a great chance to go on a boat like this which has…”
Small-group sailing off Los Gigantes for whale watching and snorkeling, with lunch, drinks, and diet-friendly options on a 45-ft boat.
“The staff on board were great. They were really knowledgeable about the wildlife, the water and gave some great recommendations for places to visit in the local area. I'd recommend another visit for them alone.”
Small-group whale watching in Tenerife South with biologist David, hydrophone whalesong, and eco rules on Papacho 2.
“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…”
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…”
5-hour eco catamaran in Costa Adeje with whale and dolphin spotting, live crew commentary, unlimited drinks, plus snorkeling and lunch.
“Fantastic trip! Very attentive lovely staff! Great to see whales/ Dolphins in their natural habitat! Swimming in the sea was very refreshing and good to see the island from another side. Thank you for a great experience.”
Sail the coast of Tenerife on a small yacht to spot whales and dolphins, enjoy champagne and snacks, and snorkel with included gear.
“We had a really great experience! Our captain, Guy, was awesome. You can really tell he cared a lot about what's going on and that everyone are feeling good. We learned a lot about marine life. In case you arr considering this trip, I'd say go for it, you won't be disappointed”
Sail the Shogun wooden schooner for pilot whales and dolphins, then swim near Los Gigantes. Lunch and drinks included on a calm 5-hour cruise.
“Great fun! Very nice and fun staff! Best cocktails. Amazing experience”
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