Boat trips · WHALE WATCHING CRUISES IN TENERIFE
Good whale watching cruises in Tenerife fill up weeks ahead and the calm mornings go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Tenerife’s ethical eco-yacht whale and dolphin tour, with swimming, snorkeling, the Cave of Love, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The whole experience was good and the crew were great”
Review of Los Cristianos’ ethical whale and dolphin safari, with no-chase viewing, multilingual guides, boat tips, price advice, and FAQs.
“Choppy day at sea which made even more fun. We saw dolphins and whales, very happy and the trip was just the right amount of time. Great value”
Review of Costa Adeje’s eco-cruise with whale and dolphin watching, swimming, snacks, drinks, expert guides, and practical booking tips.
“Very professional and knowledgeable crew. We had a perfect trip and saw both pilot whales and grey spotted dolphins. I throughly recommend this small group activity .”
Review of Los Gigantes’ 2-hour whale and dolphin cruise, with cliffs, a swim stop, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Wonderful! It was great, we saw dolphins, beautiful views and had a great time.”
Review of Costa Adeje’s whale-watching catamaran tour, with pilot whales, dolphins, drinks, snorkeling, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“I really enjoyed this trip. The boat wasn't overcrowded and we saw pilot whales and dolphins. The information given was just enough to be interesting without an overload. Plenty of soft drinks and water available.”
Review of Tenerife’s Peter Pan whale and dolphin cruise, with ethical wildlife viewing, pilot whales, coastal swim stop, tips, and value advice.
“Amazing experience. We loved the tour and they were up to their word and did not chase the whales. We watched the whales. Thank you.”
Review of Tenerife’s Viking Ragnarok whale and dolphin cruise from Los Cristianos, with practical tips on sightings, comfort, price, access, and timing.
“Excellent experience! What could be more fun than seeing a couple whales with the experienced crew and guide? Seeing 5 whales! And a spectacular view of the island from sea. Will probably go again next week.”
Review of Los Cristianos sunset whale watching, with eco-yacht details, wildlife chances, value, meeting tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Our Agafay Desert trip with Idris was nothing short of incredible. From the very beginning, he made us feel welcome, comfortable, and excited for the adventure ahead. His warm personality, deep knowledge of the region, and genuine passion for sharing Moroccan culture truly elevated the entire experience. Idris ensured every moment was smooth and enjoyable—whether it was the scenic drive, the breathtaking desert views, or the unforgettable sunset over the dunes. He was attentive to our needs, always patient, and went out of his way to make sure we had the best time possible. You can tell he loves what he does, and that energy makes the journey even more…”
Sail from Los Gigantes to spot pilot whales, dolphins and turtles, then swim, snorkel and enjoy fresh food on a small-group cruise.
“It was excellent 🤩 The guides were super friendly. We got to see pilot whales, turtles and flying fish. The swim was perfect. I totally recommend this activity 🥰”
Review of Los Gigantes’ pirate boat whale-watching tour, with dolphins, pilot whales, swimming, paella, drinks, cliffs, and practical tips.
“Great value for money! Went in without the expectation to see animals, but we were lucky enough to see a family of dolphins. Swim was fun and view excellent. The volume of the speakers was a bit loud at times but that is really my only complaint… would recommend :)”
Review of Costa Adeje’s Maxicat whale and dolphin cruise, with pilot whales, swimming, paella, drinks, coastal views, and optional hotel pickup.
“Guides were friendly and helpful. Gave us all the information needed about the trip and about the Whales we saw. We saw lots of whales and much closer up than expected. There was a good selection of soft drinks, beer and sangria included. The meal was basic but good value for the price. Would definitely recommend! I wish we had bought cash to tip the guides at the end.”
Review of Tenerife’s Adeje whale and dolphin cruise, with pilot whales, swim stops, lunch, drinks, submarine windows, and Los Gigantes views.
“we got to see dolphins swimming by the boat in the lower deck. great options for photos and videos. it would be awesome if they also had s orkel gear to rent for the the swim break.”
Review of Tenerife’s 3-hour whale watching catamaran, with underwater listening, swimming, sandwiches, drinks, tips, and honest value advice.
“The crew were amazing and very welcoming. The boat was spotless and facilities in great order. The tour was perfect and we seen the animals we wanted to see up close.”
Review of Los Gigantes’ $33 whale and dolphin speedboat cruise, with cliffs, wildlife sightings, swimming stops, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Excellent trip - Captain was informative and, although he is Spanish, he did a great job of communicating clearly with everyone. We saw a pod of whales and had a fantastic sight seeing experience along the coastline. Small boat, with only 12 passengers- very comfortable and allowed for an up close experience with the whales. Highly recommend”
Review the Ragnarok Viking cruise from Los Cristianos, with whale watching, dolphins, swimming, drinks, coastal views, and practical tips.
“Was a great trip, unfortunately my son was sea sick causing a panic attack! The crew were amazing, knew exactly what to do and regularly checked on him when the attack had passed. We saw the whales and my other children loved jumping in the sea from the boat, definitely recommend And thank you again to the amazing crew.”
River hour, cave run, whale ground or a deck with lunch on it.
