The 15 Dolphin Cruises with Lunch and Drinks in Spain People Actually Book

1.Costa Adeje: Whale & Dolphin Eco-Cruise with Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,096 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $52Our pick

Sail from Puerto Colón into Tenerife’s Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary on a fuel-efficient catamaran with an English or Spanish crew. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and flying fish, listen through underwater audio, swim in the Atlantic, and choose between a three-hour cruise or a five-hour trip to Los Gigantes and Masca Bay.

“Was nice atmosphere, staff really friendly with kids, we super liked🌸”

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2.Morro Jable: Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise, Drinks & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,158 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Set out from Morro Jable on the Magic Dolphin, a modern boat with Spanish, English, and German guides. Search for wild dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish, then stop for a swim in Jandia. Drinks, a toilet, and optional resort pickup are included.

“saw dolphins within 5 minutes of leaving the harbour around 20 and then later around 15 pilot whales. excellent value for money and highly recommended”

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3.Tenerife: Whale & Dolphin Watching with Drinks and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,929 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Join a three-hour yacht trip from Puerto Colón with up to 11 people, guided in English, French, German, or Spanish. Look for pilot whales and dolphins, watch for turtles, then stop to swim or snorkel in a sheltered bay. Drinks, sandwiches, fruit, and hotel pickup within 10 kilometers are available.

“Captain Guy was amazing, very informative and funny and still attentive to safety and awareness. The fantastic bonus was he was able to locate a family of pilot whales that came right up boat side, just amazing thank you so much Guy for a fantastic day.”

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4.Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,712 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Sail from Puerto Colón on a comfortable catamaran with up to 24 people. Your crew searches for pilot whales and dolphins, serves drinks and a cold tapas buffet, then stops for swimming and snorkeling before returning along Tenerife’s south coast. Hotel pickup is available in selected southern resorts.

“it was a good tour and the guides were very hospitable. we has so much fun. we got value for the money paid.”

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5.Fuengirola: Dolphin Watching by Yacht with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,729 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Cruise the Fuengirola coast for two hours on a 15-meter yacht with a skipper, snacks, drinks, and swimming stairs. Look for dolphins near Calaburras Lighthouse, then swim or relax with cava. Guides speak English, French, Russian, and Spanish, and sightings are never guaranteed.

“Staff were so friendly throughout the whole journey. Unfortunately did not get to see any dolphins but still had a great time regardless. Thank you so much. Would highly recommend.”

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6.Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch and Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,573 reviews · 3 - 4.5 hours · from $59

Sail from Puerto Colón with a multilingual guide in search of pilot whales and dolphins. Choose a 3-hour Diego Hernandez Bay cruise or a 4.5-hour trip to Masca and Los Gigantes. Both include lunch, drinks, a swim stop, and underwater viewing through 16 panoramic windows.

“A taxi will take you straight to the correct gangplank and although the boat can take 200 people it's pretty spacious. staff are plentiful and polite. free drinks machines for soda, water, beer and even sangria. You don't go far but we still saw pilot whales and dolphins. Many hotels etc charge higher prices and my daughter loved this”

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7.Marbella: Sailing & Dolphin Watching with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,062 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $71

Set sail from Pier 4 in Puerto Banús on a shared or private 2 to 3 hour cruise aboard a 12 to 14 meter sailboat. Captain Agustin, Vinny, Juan, or Tony may be at the helm, serving drinks and snacks while you watch for dolphins, tuna, and clear-day views of Gibraltar and Africa.

“We had a fantastic time on our tour. The captain was great, lots of fun and very informative. The boat was beautiful and it was super ease to book. I’d recommend to anyone with a free afternoon. It’s a beautiful way to see Marbella.”

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8.Morro Jable: 2 Hours Magic Dolphin & Whale watching with Drinks & Swim Stop.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 851 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Set out from Morro Jable with Magic & Sailing for two hours of dolphin and whale watching, drinks, and a possible swim in Jandía Bay. Guides including Miguel, Elisa, Nino, Luca, and Karolina have led trips, but sightings are never guaranteed. Resort pickup is available from selected points.

“It was a great afternoon on the boat. The captain managed to spot a group of blue nose dolphins. They swam along side the boat for around 10 minutes. Beautiful experience.”

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9.Estepona: Dolphins Searching Sea Cruise with Drink & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 645 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Best value

Meet the crew at Estepona’s docks for a two-hour cruise around the bay. The skipper searches for wild dolphins while you relax on cushioned decks with snacks, one drink, music, and coastal views. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Bulgarian. A swim stop may be added if conditions allow.

“Superb experience. Staff were great and the service was very good. Would have been nice to know that there was an option to go swimming.”

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10.Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Boat with Drinks, Snacks and Swimming Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 511 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend three hours aboard a small sailing boat from Puerto Colón with up to 11 passengers. Captain Guy, Alex, Dani, or Maximilian may lead the trip, which combines whale watching, coastline views, a swim stop, snorkel gear, sandwiches, champagne, beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“We spent a lovely afternoon on the boat. Particularly nice was there were only 8 passengers on board. We saw lots of pilot whales and had a quick swim although the sea was a tad cold and choppy! Our captain was great, and the snacks and drinks were a nice touch. Only slight concern was the lack of any safety information - no life jackets offered or advice on what to do if an incident occurred. Would definitely recommend this excursion.”

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11.Sailing Adventure: Sailing, Dolphins and Relaxation with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 411 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Set out from Puerto Banús on a small sailing boat with a crew such as Juan, Alberto, Toni, or Ricardo. Search for wild dolphins, enjoy drinks and snacks, and swim or paddleboard when sea conditions allow. The group is limited to 12, and the trip returns to the marina.

“We had a fantastic trip out, saw a family of 12-15 dolphins after a little bit of binocular searching to find them initially, and then a courtesy paddle board ride (ie, falling off continuously!). Alberto our captain was a fantastic host.”

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12.Boat Trip in Fuengirola, Dolphin Watching and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 345 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Cruise the Costa del Sol aboard a 15-meter yacht from Fuengirola for about two hours. The crew serves drinks and light snacks while the captain searches for dolphins. Small groups, usually no more than 12 people, make it a relaxed outing, though sightings are never guaranteed.

“Great experience in Marbella. The staff were lovely, boat was clean and we were offered snacks and drinks We got to see the dolphins, loads of them about an hour into the ride”

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13.Royal Delfin – 4’5H Dolphin & Whale Watching – Los Gigantes Masca – Lunch & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 192 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Sail from Puerto Colón toward Los Gigantes and Masca Bay on a purpose-built catamaran with underwater viewing windows. You’ll search for whales and dolphins, enjoy lunch, beer, sangria, soft drinks, and a swim stop. The 4.5-hour trip returns to the starting point at 6:30 pm.

“Great experience would definitely recommend it. Great crew. Well looked after. Food and drink all in. And camera man takes all videos which you can purchase after trip”

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14.Fuengirola: Dolphin-Watching Sailing Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 155 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Join Macarena Charter at Fuengirola Marina for a two-hour dolphin search with a maximum of six people. Santi and José-Antonio may stop for swimming when conditions allow, while you enjoy unlimited soft drinks, beer, wine, cava, and snacks. Dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.

“Everything was really great, and the service was excellent. We had a stroller with us, and the crew kindly carried it down to the cabin for us – very helpful. The staff were friendly and welcoming throughout. We were offered cava, wine, juice, soda, water, and chips – really nice refreshments and attentive service. The music on board was a lovely touch and helped set a nice atmosphere both at the start and when we returned to the harbor. However, it would have been an even more special experience if the music had been turned off while we were searching for and watching the dolphins. The silence at sea can…”

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15.2-Hour Excursion in Search of Dolphins/ Includes Drink and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Set out from Estepona Marina with a skipper or crew member for roughly two hours at sea. The trip includes a first drink, snacks, coastal views, and a chance to swim. Dolphins are wild, so sightings are never guaranteed. Groups are limited to 12 people.

“Qué bueno que tuvieron una experiencia positiva en la excursión de avistamiento de delfines a pesar de que tuvo que ser pospuesta debido al temporal. Es genial que el equipo haya sido amable y hayan logrado reprogramarla para el domingo. ¡Espero volver a repetir esta experiencia, lo recomiendo 100%”

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