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15 Best Tenerife Boat Tours

The boat tours: catamarans under the Los Gigantes cliffs, which earn their name from the water, plus pirate boats for the families. Most routes cross the whale grounds en route.

1.Los Cristianos: Eco-Yacht Whale Watching Cruise with Swim

Experience whale and dolphin watching on Tenerife’s eco-friendly yacht with swimming stops, guided by knowledgeable crew for a memorable marine adventure.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“We had a great experience with Ines (our guide) and our captain! Superb explanations, great weather and we were able to see both Dolphins and Whales. Wonderful experience - can recommend 10/10 :)”

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2.Costa Adeje: Whale Watching Catamaran Tour with Drinks

Discover Tenerife’s marine life on a 2-3 hour whale watching catamaran tour from Puerto Colon, including drinks, snorkeling, and close-up sightings.

★ 4.7

“It was a great experience!! We saw whales and learned a lot about them thanks to the clear and interesting explanations the Team provided us. The team was attentive to our needs and very friendly. I would definitely recommend it. :)”

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4.Tenerife: Los Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise by Sail Boat

Experience marine wildlife on Tenerife's Los Gigantes with a 3-hour sailing cruise. Spot dolphins, whales, and turtles in a small-group setting with food and drinks.

★ 4.9

“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 🥰”

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5.Los Gigantes: Dolphin & Whale Watching Tour on a Pirate Boat

Experience Tenerife’s marine life on a lively pirate-themed boat tour from Los Gigantes, including dolphin sightings, swimming, and tasty paella.

★ 4.6

“The boat was magnificent and the crew was very entertaining, breathtaking when we saw the whales in there nature habitat, also if you don't want to swim in the see very entertaining watching othere use the trapline swing and driving in defo do again”

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6.Whale watching and listening Eco-Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

Experience whale watching, snorkeling, and food tasting on a 3-hour eco-catamaran tour in Tenerife. Discover marine life with expert guides at a great value.

★ 5.0

“A beautiful experience - we saw several groups of whales and were able to get so close, as well as listen to them communicate underwater. We also stopped to swim, had free flowing drinks, and educational commentary. The only negative is that the boat is…”

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

Discover Tenerife's marine life with this eco-friendly whale and dolphin cruise, including swimming stop, guided viewing, and stunning coastlines for a great value experience.

★ 4.5

“Very friendly staff who tried very hard to look after and entertain everyone on board. As promised we saw some dolphins and lots of whales. It was amazing to see them in their natural environment. Good value for money but be aware the boat does…”

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8.Los Gigantes: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise by Speedboat

Discover whales and dolphins off Tenerife’s coast on this 2-hour speedboat tour from Los Gigantes. Guaranteed wildlife sightings, stunning cliffs, and swimming stops.

★ 4.7

“This activity was the best for sure ! we saw so many dolphins and whales up close it was great. We even stopped at Masca Bay for a swim after. I highly recommend it”

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9.Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Tour Los Gigantes (3H)

Experience Tenerife’s marine life on a 3-hour whale and dolphin cruise from Los Gigantes. See whales, dolphins, snorkel, and enjoy lunch on a well-reviewed yacht trip.

★ 4.7

“fantastic boat trip to see the local sea life! we saw a family of pilot Wales and even a baby no older than two weeks according to our fantastic guide and skip Antonio. we got within a few feet of a Whale but the engines…”

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10.Tenerife: Sailboat Tour Whale Watching Food and Snorkeling

Experience Tenerife's stunning marine life on a sailboat tour with whale watching, snorkeling, food, and drinks. Small groups, expert guides, and unforgettable views.

★ 4.8

“It was a really great afternoon. Small group, you could sit in the front of the boat and just enjoy the wind and the sun and the whales after that a great snorkeling and a sandwich.”

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11.Los Gigantes Whale Watching Charter by Sail Boat

Experience intimate whale watching off Tenerife’s Los Gigantes with a small sailing boat, wildlife sightings, snorkeling, and gourmet snacks for $86.89.

★ 5.0

“A fantastic trip, we were on the boat with 2 lovely French families and Eileen and David explaining everything in both English and French. We were lucky enough to see a family of bottle nosed dolphins including a baby and a pod of around 15…”

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13.Tenerife: Sunset Catamaran Tour with Transfer, Buff & Drinks

Experience Tenerife’s coast on a 3-hour sunset catamaran cruise with whale and dolphin sightings, tapas, drinks, and hotel transfer for just $67.

★ 4.8

“My partner and I really enjoyed the tour. Communication was clear before the day and pick up was prompt. Plenty to eat and drink and given blankets. Got to see some baby whales which was so lovely. Weather wasn’t great the day we had booked…”

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14.Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer, Buffet by MC

Experience Tenerife’s wildlife on a 3-hour whale-watching catamaran with snorkeling, buffet, and transfers. Enjoy close encounters, stunning views, and friendly crew.

★ 5.0

“Great boat trip. The team were all really friendly, lots of drinks offered, lovely food, and a nice stop-off for those who fancied a swim. Best bit by far though was seeing loads of beautiful pilot whales up close swimming alongside the boat- amazing.”

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15.Whale Watching and Listening Eco Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

Experience Tenerife’s marine wildlife on a 5-hour eco catamaran tour with whale watching, snorkeling, live commentary, and food tasting—ideal for nature lovers.

★ 5.0

“Being able to see the large aquatic wildlife live that we hear so much about on various documentaries was excessively cool. We were particularly lucky that day in we were able to see 3 distinct species”

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More Tenerife Boat Tours

4.7Tenerife Costa Adeje Parasailing10 min$64 4.5Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Boat with Drinks, Snacks and Swimming Time3 hours (approx.)$78.44 5.0Tenerife Whales and Dolphins Watching Experience in Catamaran$68.98 4.8Los Gigantes: Sailing Excursion with Swimming, Drink & Tapas3 hours$82 5.0Whales & Dolphins watching in exclusive sailboat3 hours (approx.)$71.35 4.9Tenerife: Whales and Snorkeling Tour on a Luxury Yacht3 hours$101 4.5Whale and Dolphin Watching Yacht Trip in Puerto Colon$62.56 4.5Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Brunch and Unlimited Drinks3 hours (approx.)$72.59 5.0Whale and Dolphin Small Group Sailing from Tenerife South3 hours (approx.)$60.49 4.5Most Famous Catamaran in Tenerife Island (2 hours and 3 hours tours)2 to 3 hours (approx.)$42.34 4.3Tenerife: Boat Party with Open Bar and DJs4.5 hours$106 4.8Tenerife South: Parascending Experience with Boat Ride10 min$64 4.7Tenerife: Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour by Sailboat3 hours$69 4.7Tenerife: Sailing Excursion with Whale and Dolphin Watching3 hours$88 4.9From Los Gigantes: Whale Watching Sailboat Cruise3 - 4 hours$88 4.3Costa Adeje: Catamaran Tour, Snorkelling, Snacks & Drinks3 hours$53 4.0Snorkeling and Boat Tour in a Turtle Area2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)$54.07 5.0Tenerife Sunset Catamaran tour with transfer – Food and Drinks included.3 hours (approx.)$75.01 4.5Tenerife Whale Watching and Snorkeling Yacht Trip$62.68 4.7Costa Adeje: Whale and Dolphin-Watching Boat Excursion2 hours$41 4.8Tenerife: Shared Yacht Cruise with Champagne and Tapas3 hours$100 4.5Tenerife : Masca ravine: Descent & boat trip$164 4.8Tenerife: Fun Yacht Trip with Water Activities and Toys3.5 hours$81 5.0Guided Boat Dives for Certified Divers6 hours (approx.)$60.47