Dolphin trips · WHALE AND DOLPHIN WATCHING TOURS IN SPAIN
Good whale and dolphin watching tours in Spain sail early and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book first, what each includes and how they differ.
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!”
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”
From Morro Jable, you’ll race along Fuerteventura’s coast in a small speedboat with guides such as Maurizio, Cesar, and Cristina. The trip combines dolphin and pilot whale watching, a 30-minute snorkel stop, music, and a cold drink. Sightings are not guaranteed, but the ride itself is a major part of the fun.
“It was great! They have a guide speaking several language (DE, FR, IT, ES, EN from our outing) and dedicated to spotting the animals for us. The vibe was great as well! As mentionned in the description: it is a speed boat (I saw comments complaining) It can go fast and moves a lot, it is not like a slow moving ferry! However, the driver makes her to be slow, in case people are scared or when there are kids on board. They also offer another outing with a biggest and shower boat if you have kids. From my side, it was a lot of fun and a great experience!”
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.”
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.”
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”
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 👌👌”
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