The 15 Best Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruises in Tenerife

1.Eco-Yacht Whale and Dolphin Watching and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15,619 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $13 a seat Our pick

Join Travelin Lady from Los Cristianos for a 90-minute whale and dolphin trip on a purpose-built eco-yacht. Guides such as Ines explain the animals in several languages while the captain keeps a respectful distance. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and fin whales, then swim and snorkel near the Cave of Love if conditions allow.

“Great experience! The tour guides were really nice and courteous! I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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2.Eco Yacht Whale Watching Tour at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,130 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $17 a seat

Join Travelin Lady from Los Cristianos for a 90-minute sunset cruise with guides such as Ines, Sergio, and Fede. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other marine life from a low, stable eco-yacht built for whale watching. A swim stop may be offered if time allows. Expect sea air, island views, and cooler temperatures after sunset.

“Everything was great seen what they advertised Staff excellent and throw in the weather which was perfect what more would you want”

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3.Tenerife Los Cristianos: Whale and Dolphin Eco-Yacht and Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,375 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $18 a seat

Cruise from Los Cristianos along the Palm Mar coast on a Blue Boat certified yacht. You’ll search for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, seabirds, and flying fish, pass the cave of love, then stop for a sea swim. The 1-hour-40-minute trip has a toilet, bar, shaded areas, and a low-center boat.

“Very knowledgeable staff, great experience, highly recommend to anyone with or without families, managed to see dolphins after 20 mins, great value trip”

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4.Whales and Snorkeling Tour on a Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 443 reviews · 3 hours · from $101 a seat

Join Michael, Sergio, or another Royal Ocean crew member aboard a modern yacht limited to 10 people. Cruise Tenerife’s south coast, look for pilot whales and dolphins, enjoy tapas with unlimited drinks, then swim or snorkel in a quiet bay. Pickup from Costa Adeje is available, but the tour starts at Marina del Sur in Las Galletas.

“Fabulous few hours at sea. The boat was comfortable and clean . Crew very good . Saw pilot whales and had a great swim”

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5.Whale and Dolphin Watching Yacht Trip in Puerto Colon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 419 reviews · from $62 a seat

Set out from Puerto Colón on a yacht limited to 12 people, with an English- and Spanish-speaking captain, drinks, baguettes, snorkeling gear, and time to look for pilot whales and dolphins. Weather permitting, you can swim in a sheltered bay. Some departures feature Patrick, an experienced captain praised for his whale spotting and relaxed hosting.

“Beautiful views of the coast while sailing to meet a playful family of whales that left everyone silent for minutes. Once in the open sea, the skipper showed us all the landmarks and explained the plan. Finally, we stopped for a swim at La CalettRead more”

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6.Tenerife Whale Watching and Snorkeling Yacht Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 162 reviews · from $62 a seat

Sail from Puerto Colón on a small yacht with a maximum of 11 people, looking for wild pilot whales and dolphins along Tenerife’s coast. Captain Dani, Salvatore, Marco, and other crew members may lead the trip. You’ll stop near Playa del Puertito for swimming and snorkeling, with sandwiches, drinks, and snacks included.

“An unforgettable experience! This is well worth it, very safe, amazing views of whales and dolphins and a very experienced captain. Guy made us feel so welcome and comfortable. 100/100 would absolutley want to do this again!!! Cannot recommend enough!!”

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7.Discover whales in Tenerife: exclusive yacht tour with swim and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 105 reviews · 3 hours · from $68 a seat

Sail from Los Cristianos aboard Neptune, a yacht limited to 20 passengers, with a multilingual guide and responsible whale watching. Look for pilot whales, bottlenose dolphins, and sea turtles, then stop in a sheltered bay for swimming. Lunch, beer, wine, soft drinks, and water are included. Sisi is one guide praised for making the trip especially welcoming.

“The best day with the best crew. Loved every minute and saw whales, dolphins and turtles. Would highly recommend”

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8.Whales and Dolphins excursion on a Luxury Yacht in Canary Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $104 a seat Top rated

Join Royal Ocean from Las Galletas for a three-hour yacht trip with a small group of up to 10 people. The crew, including hosts such as Michael and Lu, search for pilot whales and dolphins, explain the marine life, serve lunch, snacks, and drinks, then anchor near Los Cristianos for swimming and snorkeling. Pickup is available from Costa Adeje.

“Michael and his captain were great. Dependable. Knowledgeable. Took us to several areas to see dolphins and whales. Food great. All was outstanding”

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9.3 Hours All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Whatching Yacht Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $52 a seat

Spend about three hours aboard the Soñador Sailing Yacht from Puerto Colón. You’ll look for whales and dolphins, enjoy homemade tapas and drinks, swim or use a paddle board, and view Tenerife’s coast toward Los Gigantes and Masca. Hotel or holiday-home pickup is offered, with shared and private trips available.

“Beautiful, modern yacht. Excellent service could not ask for more:-). We saw family of dolphins jumping!!!”

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10.Puerto Colon: Whale and Dolphin Watching Yacht Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 20 reviews · from $56 a seat

Set out from Puerto Colón for a three-hour yacht trip along Costa Adeje. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide helps search for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and larger whales, then anchors at a secluded cove for snacks, drinks, and swimming. The group is limited to 10 people, with snorkel gear included.

“fantastic trip saw dolphins, pilot whales and even spotted a turtle diving, had a great time”

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11.Private Yacht Tour With Whale and Dolphin Watching 33 Foot Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · whole boat $595, up to 9

Sail from Puerto Colón with a private captain, watch for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles, then stop for swimming and snorkeling near Puertito Beach. The 33-foot yacht carries up to nine people and includes water, snacks, unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, snorkeling gear, and sonar equipment for listening to marine life.

“Our Captain for the day, Maxi, was amazing! Made us feel very welcome and was a great host to out family of 4 adults (parents and grandparents) and 2 children (aged 8 and 6). Took us out to find pilot whales before swimming in a secluded bay. After swimming in crystal clear water with lots of fish we leisurely sailed back to harbour. Amazing from beginning to end.”

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12.Private Yacht Tour With Whale and Dolphin Watching 42 Foot Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · whole boat $717, up to 11

Sail from Puerto Colón near Playa de las Américas on a private yacht for three or six hours. Your skipper takes you toward Tenerife’s whale and dolphin waters, with sonar, snacks, drinks, snorkeling gear, and a swim stop included. Guides such as Juan Angel, Maxi, and Guy have helped make trips relaxed and wildlife-focused.

“Tout était parfait Maxi super gentil à recommander Nourriture et boisson parfait Nous avons vu baleines,tortue et poissons volants Maxi à l’œil pour nous dire où il faut regarder”

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13.Ocean Pack Jet Ski and Yacht Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $152 a seat

You’ll spend about an hour riding a guided jet ski along Tenerife’s coast, then up to three hours aboard a small yacht looking for whales, dolphins, and other marine life. Captain Guy has helped guests spot pilot whales and a sea turtle. Swimming, snacks, drinks, and sunbathing round out the trip.

“De jetski tour was echt geweldig, veel tijd op het water en behulpzamen mensen. de boot tour vonden wij lang duren, we zagen 5 beestjes en hebben daar 3 uur voor gevaren. De gids zei ook amper iets vonden wij tegenvallen...gelukkig maakte de jetski een hoop goed! Ook leuk dat je voor 30 euro fotos kan kopen alleen jammer dat je geen eigen telefoon mee mag t water op”

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14.Tenerife Whale Watching and Snorkeling Yacht Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Meet your captain at Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje for a three-hour yacht trip along Tenerife’s coast. You’ll watch for whales and dolphins, then stop for swimming and snorkeling, with snacks, drinks, coastal views, and interpretation included. Whale sightings are not guaranteed, so come for the full sea experience, not just one animal.

“Ground service and captain who, regardless of how well you speak English, will not let you stay on the sidelines. Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales, but we did see turtles and dolphins on our way. By the way, the chances of seeing whales are 50/50, no matter what anyone tells you!”

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15.Ocean Pack Tenerife Jet Ski and Yacht Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156 a seat

Spend about four hours on Tenerife’s water, with a one-hour guided jet ski ride and three hours of whale watching. Guides Vladka and Guy help keep the day smooth, while dolphins, whales, snorkeling gear, and a swim stop may add to the fun. Phones cannot go on the jet skis, and photos cost extra.

“Incredible views and an awesome experience. Let alone seeing the dolphins and wales with the snorkelling gear and allowing the people on board to jump in and swim. 10/10”

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