Best Gran Canaria Dolphin Tours — Our Top 15

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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10.Puerto Rico : 2 hour Dolphin Catamaran Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 129 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Sail for two hours from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, aboard a spacious catamaran. Keep watch for dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish, with Spanish and English crew, hotel pickup in the island’s south, and one soft drink included.

“Wszystko super , uśmiechnięta i uprzejma załoga, a szczególnie wspaniały Kapitan Miguel. Pozdrawiam z Polski”

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11.Half-Day Cruise Tour-Dolphin and Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 124 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $44

Sail from Puerto Rico Marina for 150 to 180 minutes in search of wild dolphins and whales, then stop for a 30 to 45-minute swim and snorkel. The catamaran has toilets, several seating areas, refreshments, and optional hotel pickup. Captain Roberto is among the crew members praised for his friendly service.

“Excellent tour/cruise, managed to see dolphins on that particular trip. Good crew very friendly and knowledgeable on wildlife”

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12.Dolphin Searching Tour in Puerto de Mogán (“KEEPER UNO” Boat)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend about four hours aboard the Keeper Uno from Puerto de Mogán, searching for dolphins and whales along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast. The small yacht carries up to 10 people, with lunch, soft drinks, scenic stops, and time for swimming or snorkeling. Crew members including Daniel and Ernesto have received praise for caring for children.

“Freindly staff, boat was great plenty of room on the front or upstairs. Saw loads of dolphin's, seemed to be a juvenile pod, they seemed to enjoy showing off Then went for a swim in a bay near Mogán. Sea was a bit choppy, so if you suffer from sea sickness then your gonna feel it (sick bags were on hand!) Highly recommended”

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13.Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Premium Dolphin Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 40 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Set out from Puerto Rico Base on a spacious catamaran for four hours along Gran Canaria’s south coast. Look for dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish, then stop for swimming, snorkeling, lunch, drinks, and a banana boat ride. English and Spanish guides lead the trip, with pickup from selected southern resorts.

“Alles war toll, super Guide(sehr lustig), mehrere Aktivitäten(zubuchbar), schwimmen im Atlantik, freie Getränke, Raucher Bereich, Mittagessen(nicht das Highlight aber o.k.); Leider keine Delphine gesichtet, was auch nicht unser alleiniger Anspruch war. Alles in allem Top.”

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14.Dolphin Observation In A Small Group On A Silent Hybrid Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

From Pasito Blanco, skipper Víctor and marine biologist Paula take up to eight passengers out on a quiet hybrid Rodman 1100. Electric engines help reduce noise as you look for dolphins, pilot whales, and turtles, with live interpretation and drinks included.

“Lovely way to spend a morning, crew were friendly and helpful, one was a marine biologist. We saw a pod of pilot whales with a few bottlenose dolphins - very close, could hear them breathing and see them spouting through their blowholes. The crew was very respectful of the whales - located them, turned off the engine nearby and let the whales come to the boat, and then leave when they wanted to.”

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15.Sunset Dolphin Watching Tour on Hybrid Boat in Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $88

Join skipper Víctor and biologist Paula aboard the electric hybrid boat Senda del Azul for 2.5 hours off Gran Canaria’s southern coast. Look for dolphins and pilot whales, learn about marine life, and enjoy snacks and drinks as the sun sets. Sightings are possible, not guaranteed.

“Eine Delfinbeobachtungstour ohne Delfine... Vorweg: Mit dem Auto ist die Zufahrt nur nach Absprache mit dem Sicherheitsmitarbeiter an der Schranke möglich. Vor Ort stehen genügend kostenlose Parkplätze zur Verfügung. Die Crew war von Anfang an sehr freundlich und da nur sieben Gäste an Bord waren, hatte jeder ausreichend Platz. Unterwegs sahen wir viele fliegende Fische – ein wirklich tolles Erlebnis, wenn man das noch nie zuvor gesehen hat. Nach etwa 40 Minuten erreichten wir die „Delfinzone“, hielten uns dort jedoch nur sehr kurz auf. Uns kam es so vor, als sei den Guides bewusst gewesen, dass keine Delfine zu erwarten sind. Stattdessen zog sich die Rückfahrt extrem in die Länge,…”

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