TENERIFE · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth heading out on.
The 15 tenerife whale watching tours travellers head out on most, side by side. What you are likely to see, how far offshore the boat goes, how long you are out, the operator running it and what a place on board costs.
A 90-minute ethical whale and dolphin watch on Tenerife’s eco-yacht, plus a swim stop and a visit to the Cave of Love.
Most Popular“Great experience! The tour guides were really nice and courteous! I would definitely recommend this tour!”
Sail from Puerto Colón on a catamaran for near-guaranteed pilot whale and dolphin sightings, plus free drinks and optional snorkeling.
“Great crew and hospitaliy. Not overly full. Enjoyed the music. Plenty of time watching the beautiful whales that were there in large numbers and closer to the boat than I have ever seen before. Very enjoyable. Thank you.”
Eco-friendly whale watching from Costa Adeje on a small boat, with biologists, hydrophone listening, and free emailed photos.
“Our 2 hour trip watching pilot whales and dolphins was amazing! John has so much knowledge and he is truly an expert in his area. We saw lots of pilot whales and two different kind of dolphins. It was nice to see them in their natural habitat and that the animals were not disturbed. If…”
Whale watching and listening from a Tenerife catamaran, with a snorkel stop, sandwiches, and unlimited drinks included.
“This was an excellent experience and very good value for money. If we want a couch to lie down on the boat then be early to get front of queue. Saw whales, dolphins and turtle! Team onboard were very happy and helpful. We went in December; but weather was nice and warm. People swam in…”
Sail past Los Gigantes for intimate whale watching and a cliffside swim, with drinks and lunch included, plus vegan and gluten-free options.
“What a lovely trip, our crew were very friendly and hugely enthusiastic about the marine life. We saw pilot whales and rare risso’s dolphins. A swim, snorkel and sandwich to finish. Excellent value and very enjoyable.”
A 2-hour Viking-themed whale and dolphin cruise from Los Cristianos, Tenerife, with bilingual crew, family fun, and big sea-view value.
“Great trip, saw dolphins and whales as described; great atmosphere, friendly staff. Would highly recommend”
A 3-hour Viking-themed cruise from Los Cristianos with whale sightings, open-ocean swimming time, and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks.
“Definitely worth it. Food was lovely, entertainment was amazing, very fun and the guys were great with kids. Also seen whales which was good. Spoke in English and Spanish”
Small-group Tenerife cetacean cruise from Costa Adeje on Papacho 2. Hydrophone whalesong, biologist guidance, eco rules.
“This was one of the best experiences of my life, it was so incredible. The team were just the best, super knowledgeable, so personable and honestly the best. This is a must do activity in Tenerife, but just make sure you pick the right option; this is the one you need to be doing. They…”
3-hour catamaran whale watching from Puerto Colón with transfer on request, buffet with beer, and a swim stop in Tenerife.
“Transfer from hotel, saw whales, nice swim, tasty tapas, polite and helpful crew. Well worth the money.”
5-hour eco catamaran from Costa Adeje with whale listening, live crew commentary, snorkeling stop, lunch, and unlimited drinks.
“Brilliant day very well organised. Great team , lovely food and a great boat with fantastic facilities”
3-hour catamaran off Tenerife’s south coast for whales and dolphins, with free snacks, drinks, and a swim/snorkel cove stop.
“Alex et Stephan sont au top, excursion en famille qu’on se souviendra 👌. Pas mal d’explications tout au long de la sortie.”
Small-group whale and dolphin watch from Tenerife’s Costa Adeje. Hotel pickup (select hotels), snacks, drinks, and snorkel gear included.
“A great trip! Took my Grandma who has Alzheimer’s and my mother who struggles with her mobility. Raul the captain was brilliant with them both and was very informative about the pilot whales and sea life.”
Small-group sail from Puerto Colón for whales and dolphins in Tenerife, with a snorkeling stop at La Caleta de Adeje and lunch onboard.
“We loved this intimate experience. Salvador was amazing from the moment he picked us up (exactly on time) at our hotel and throughout the tour. His care of the sea and kindness to his guests was evident. We would definitely book this tour again!”
Small-group eco whale watching from Costa Adeje in Tenerife’s protected waters, led by Sergio, with chances for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles.
“Perfect experience with babies wales kindergarten around. Thank you Sergio for this! So amazing, so encouraging and energetic! Adorable!”
3-hour small-group sail from Los Gigantes to spot dolphins and pilot whales, with snorkel time in quiet coves plus snacks onboard.
“Antonio, our skipper, was great. He is doing this since decades and knows exactly where to find the best places”
Every coast worth sailing, harbour by harbour.
