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“Very nice and we were lucky to see the dolphins and pilot whales! Lots of them!”
Costa Adeje catamaran whale watching from Puerto Colón with free drinks, strict wildlife rules, and a 3-hour option for snorkeling at Playa Espagueti.
“The guides are very nice and professional. Unfortunately, we didn’t see the whale due to abnormal weather conditions. But the overall experience is great. The kids enjoyed a lot.”
Tenerife whale and dolphin watch on a traditional Bahriyeli sail boat, with a strict no-chase policy and Teide views. Great value.
“Able to see whales and dolphins. Very good experience. Had sea sick but staff were well prepared and looked after us well. Right duration”
Small 2-hour Tenerife eco whale boat tour in the Teno-Rasca Marine Protected Area with biologists, hydrophone listening, and free photos.
“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…”
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.
“Beautiful excursion, friendly crew and well adapted boat. We were able to observe 2 species of dolphins and turtles. Swimming at anchor.Auto-translated”
Whale and dolphin spotting from Los Cristianos with an eco-certified yacht plus a swim stop near Palm Mar, Tenerife.
“The trip was worth the money. Well organised although I could not hear half of what the guide was saying. It could be because we were sitting at the back and the audio was not clear. Nevertheless that did not ruin the tour. We saw beautiful pilot whales, loads of them as well Dolphins. We…”
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.
“We had a fantastic trip and did see pilot whales in their own environment. The crew were really helpful and explained where we were going and what we were seeing, the buffet and drinks were all very nice and a mix of nationalities in the other customers made for a very lovely enjoyable trip. There…”
Small-group sailing off Los Gigantes for whale watching and snorkeling, with lunch, drinks, and diet-friendly options on a 45-ft boat.
“A fantastic trip, we were on the boat with 2 lovely French families and Eileen and David explaining everything in both English and French. We were lucky enough to see a family of bottle nosed dolphins including a baby and a pod of around 15 pilot whales. This was finished off with snorkelling and a…”
Small-group whale watching in Tenerife South with biologist David, hydrophone whalesong, and eco rules on Papacho 2.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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…”
3-hour Tenerife whale watching catamaran with hotel transfer, buffet, beer, and a swim stop from Puerto Colón.
“everyone was throwing up but was fun and we saw pilot whales. The staff are lovely and super helpful , food and drinks was lovely , simple but lovely . Did feel as though the boat was slightly overfilled however , halve the amount of guests and it would’ve been 10/10”
5-hour eco catamaran in Costa Adeje with whale and dolphin spotting, live crew commentary, unlimited drinks, plus snorkeling and lunch.
“Amazing whale watching experience with food and drinks, good for kids and the guides were friendly and knowledgeable, highly recommend.”
Sail the coast of Tenerife on a small yacht to spot whales and dolphins, enjoy champagne and snacks, and snorkel with included gear.
“Our Captain was fantastic and wanted everyone to enjoy themselves. He was hospitable and very knowledgeable. He was beyond expectations in the service we received!”
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.
“We had a really enjoyable day. We saw the whales and dolphins which is what we set out to do. The staff on board were very attentive and looked after everyone. Drinks were plentiful everybody enjoyed the cocktails throughout the day and the food was very nice. Overall a lovely trip one I would recommend.”
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