Best Gran Canaria Dolphin Tours — Our Top 9

1.Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,761 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $44Our pick

Sail from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria for up to two hours in search of dolphins, pilot whales, and minke whales. Then stop near the coast for swimming and snorkeling, with masks, water, soft drinks, and a slide provided. Hotel pickup is optional.

“We had so much fun, the amount of time you get on the boat for the price, plus the knowledge and determination of the crew is brilliant. They were so polite and accommodating and the snacks are a nice bonus too.”

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2.Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,537 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41Best value

Set out from Gran Canaria for a 150-minute search for dolphins and whales in their natural habitat. Guides speak Spanish, English, and German, and crew members such as Mario and Christian are known for working hard to find wildlife. The boat has toilets, a cash bar, and room inside and out.

“We loved this excursion! We saw loads of dolphins 🐬. The guides were really friendly and the boat was comfortable. Would highly recommend”

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3.From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,520 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $47

Cruise from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast aboard Spirit of the Sea, a 97-passenger catamaran with a glass-bottom viewing area. A multilingual crew searches for dolphins, whales, turtles, and other marine life, with a free return trip if no cetaceans appear.

“When you have motion sickness, it’s not for you but it’s fun if you like sailing.”

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4.Maspalomas: Palmitos Park Ticket with Dolphin and Bird Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,507 reviews · 1 day · from $44Top rated

Spend a full day at Palmitos Park, 10 kilometers from Maspalomas Lighthouse, exploring gardens, an aquarium, butterfly house, reptiles and primates. Your ticket includes dolphin, birds of prey, exotic bird and parrot shows. Plan for steep walking, bring water, and arrive early enough for the scheduled shows.

“It was amazing to see these beautiful creatures. The park was great, very well maintained, the people that worked there were very warm. One of my best experiences ever.”

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5.Dolphin and Whales watching cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 508 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Set out from Puerto Rico aboard Spirit of the Sea for a 2.5-hour search for dolphins, whales, turtles, and seabirds. Captain Lorenzo and a multilingual crew explain the marine life you may encounter. Choose a swim-stop upgrade, with resort transfers available from selected areas.

“We had a little trouble with our collection point apparently this is quite common for the company according to our Jet2 advisor. Anyway, That aside the crew was brilliant really friendly and the main man was bilingual which was amazing! We went out quite far the boat wasn't over crowded at all and we got to see a pod of dolphins swimming close to the boat the sea was really calm aswell so we felt really lucky seeing the dolphins was really special. We hope to use these guys again next year!”

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6.Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 498 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Sail from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast in search of dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish. A bilingual marine guide explains what you see, while the catamaran offers two decks, free water and soft drinks, and optional pickup from 33 locations in the south.

“We were able to see a lot of dolphins and even short glimpse of whale”

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7.Dolphin and Whale Cruise in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 477 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Cruise from Puerto Rico aboard Spirit of the Sea, searching Gran Canaria’s southwest coast for dolphins and whales. Expect a multilingual crew, a glass-bottom viewing area, free soft drinks, and possibly a short swim stop. The Atlantic can be rough, so bring a jacket and motion-sickness tablets.

“We saw a whale! It was so beautiful, The crew slowd down the boat and we’ve seen the whale several times. Also we saw a few dolphins and flying fish. Ik was lunch more than we hoped for!”

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8.Mogan: Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 217 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Set out from Puerto de Mogán aboard Keeper Uno for four hours along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast. A captain and English or Spanish guide search for dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish before serving lunch in a sheltered cove. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“Wonderful trip. Easy to book online and great communication throughout. Worth paying more than ferry as we were only with 6 others aboard a this small, luxury craft. Friendly crew worked hard to find the dolphins and succeeded! Dozens and dozens of graceful , beautiful creatures, almost within touching distance of the boat. Stopped for an excellent lunch and drinks (included) while the kids snorkelled in shallow blue water. We 100% recommend every aspect of this trip.”

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9.2-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 166 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

From Puerto Rico, join the Lineas Salmón for a roughly two-hour search for dolphins and whales. A guide helps spot wildlife and explains its behavior, while Mario and Juan have been praised for their care. The boat holds up to 150 people, has a bar, and returns to the same meeting point.

“The guides were super knowledgeable and let us know minutes in advance if any sightings, as well as what dolphins and new babies that had been born. They were always available for anything, including sick bags which my kids needed. The photos they took on getting on the boat were great, as well as a making into a keyring, which we bought both of. Can't fault the experience, and will remember it for a long time”

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