Dolphin trips · TENERIFE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 tenerife dolphin tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cruise from Los Cristianos aboard Travelin Lady, a purpose-built eco-yacht with protected propellers and low-emission engines. A multilingual guide such as Ines helps you spot pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and more, followed by the Cave of Love and a short swim stop if conditions allow.
“It was a great trip. And yes, we saw whales and dolphins. Thanks to the yacht team!”
Sail from Puerto Los Cristianos aboard the Bahriyeli, a spacious ketch with open viewing decks and an indoor salon. Government-certified guides speak Spanish, English, French, German, and Italian while you look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other marine life. The strict no-chase rule means no swim stop.
“We loved the fact that the staff seem to care about the sea life we were hoping to see. Having reached an area where dolphin and whales are often sighted the engine was cut. We saw both dolphins and a pilot whale which was amazing”
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🌸”
Join Flipper Uno at Los Gigantes Port for a two-hour cruise through the Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary. Look for pilot whales and dolphins, hear local sea-life facts from the crew, admire the cliffs of Los Gigantes and Masca, then swim in a clear bay with a complimentary drink.
“Amazing 2h boat trip! There was everything & even more than we expected. Turtles, dolphins swimming as near as they could, laughter, jokes, beer, entertainment on the boat, swimming near the Masca beach. The crew was best in the whole wide world - friendly, smiling. Don't have any second thoughts - take it!”
Join Neptuno Whale Experience Tenerife aboard the pirate-style Peter Pan from Los Cristianos. A multilingual crew explains local whales, dolphins, and conservation rules during a two-hour cruise, followed by an optional 15 to 20-minute swim stop when sea conditions permit.
“A very friendly crew. The boat was lovely to travel in.”
Sail from Los Cristianos aboard Ragnarok, a Viking-themed boat with shaded seating, a bar, restrooms, and a multilingual crew. During this two-hour cruise, you’ll look for pilot whales and dolphins in Tenerife’s coastal waters, enjoy sea views, and return to the harbor.
“Brilliant boat tour. I particularly liked the fact that it was not crowded, like the previous boat tour we saw, and we sat shaded, not exposed in the sun. The viking design /decor is quite atmospheric and adds to the experience. The crew were super friendly and accommodating, giving good information about the sea life and pointing to the seeing of the animals. We watched small groups of pilot whales who were leisurely going in & out of the water & bobbing, and some dolphins by the seabass fish farms, who were swimming with the fins out but this time not jumping or twisting. Food and drinks are available on…”
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.”
From Los Gigantes, you’ll search for dolphins and pilot whales with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide, then stop for a 15-minute swim beneath the cliffs at Masca Bay. Guides such as Juan Carlos and George may be on board, with a cold drink included.
“The guide was really friendly, and made sure that everyone enjoyed their time on the boat. We saw three pilot whales, we were close to them, but we didn’t bother them either. Wonderful experience and program!”
Join the 23-meter Bahriyeli, a two-mast Turkish gulet, for a two-hour wildlife sail from Los Cristianos. Marine life specialists explain pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, seabirds, and Mount Teide, while the crew keeps a strict no-chase policy and works with Sea Shepherd UK.
“Well organized activity, we were able to see bunch of dolphins and whales, recommend to try this experience”
Sail from Puerto Colón with a multilingual guide and crew who search for Tenerife’s resident pilot whales and dolphins. Watch from the open deck, then use 16 underwater windows when animals pass below. The catamaran is spacious and wheelchair accessible, though bathrooms are not adapted.
“The sound of my son shouting with excitement the first time he saw a whale was priceless. Well equipped boat with engaging crew added to the value of this experience. Highly recommend!”
Join Flipper Uno at Los Gigantes Harbor for a 2 or 3-hour pirate-boat cruise. Your multilingual crew searches for pilot whales and dolphins, then heads toward Masca and Los Gigantes for a swim stop, trapeze jumps, drinks, and optional chicken paella.
“We loved every part of it, the service was great 👌👌”
Join MAXICAT at Puerto Colon for a three-hour catamaran cruise along Tenerife’s south coast. Your bilingual crew searches for pilot whales, dolphins, and birds, then serves Canarian-style rice, drinks, and a swim stop at Diego Hernandez Bay. Hotel pickup is available from selected south-coast locations.
“Had a fantastic trip yesterday with my husband and our friends. Seeing pilot whales in their natural haven was superb! Food and drinks were spot on too, definitely a trip we’d recommend!”
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”
Paddle about 6 km from Los Cristianos beneath the Guaza Mountains, stopping to snorkel and look for dolphins, turtles, rays, and fish. No kayaking experience is needed, but you must swim and manage a moderate workout. Guides including Max, Bea, Jessica, and Coco lead groups of up to 16.
“Brilliant experience with Max. Knowledgeable and friendly, allowed plenty of time for paddling and watching the dolphins and snorkelling. Took lots of photos photos and videos and sent them to us the same day”
Sail from Los Cristianos along Tenerife’s Palm Mar coast in a Blue Boat-certified yacht. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, seabirds, and flying fish, pass the Cave of Love, then stop for a swim if sea conditions allow. Bring your own snorkel gear and arrive 20 minutes early.
“Fantastic! Great price, Great staff and we saw pilot whales, dolphins and 2 sea turtles. Cold drinks and beer sold on board.”
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