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15 Best Tenerife Whale & Dolphin Watching

Pilot whales live off this coast year round, which almost no other destination can offer. Eco-yachts out of Los Gigantes find them most trips and add swim stops on the calm days.

3.Los Gigantes: Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise with Swim Stop

Experience whale and dolphin watching from Los Gigantes with a swim stop, stunning cliffs, and expert guides. A fun, affordable 2-hour ocean adventure.

★ 4.7

“We had the most amazing time at our dolphin and whale watching cruise with Flipper Uno! We got to see both dolphins and pilot whales, with large pods of each swimming everywhere, and one dolphin even came right up to our boat and blew air…”

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6.Tenerife: Respectful Whale Watching Pirate Cruise + Swim

Experience respectful whale watching on a pirate-style boat in Tenerife for just $18. See whales, dolphins, swim, and enjoy eco-friendly marine adventures.

★ 4.7

“We had a great time, the guides were friendly and knowledgeable. We saw some pilot whales which were beautiful. We felt the boat had a good amount of people on it, it wasnt too full which was nice and meant everyone had lots of space.…”

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7.No chase Whale & Dolphin tour putting Marine Life first – we care

Discover Tenerife's marine life responsibly on a two-hour boat trip aboard a traditional schooner, with expert guides, scenic views, and a no-chase policy.

★ 4.5

“We loved this. Got to see whales and dolphins. Very informative and interesting and we will be booking again on our next visit to take some friends”

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9.Whale Watching Eco-Adventure from Costa Adeje

Experience Tenerife's marine wonders on a small-group, eco-friendly whale-watching tour led by knowledgeable biologists. See whales, dolphins, and more from a fast, intimate boat for just $69.

★ 5.0

“We were very lucky to see pilot whales and dolphins very near. Very knowledgeable captain (Ion) made the experience excellent, learnt loads about the wildlife and the island. Very easy to book/arrive etc and was much less invasive to the wildlife than the big loud…”

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10.Costa Adeje: Whale & Dolphin Submarine Vision Mini Cruise

Experience Tenerife’s marine wonders with a 2-hour whale and dolphin submarine cruise from Costa Adeje, featuring underwater views, expert guides, and eco-friendly spotting.

★ 4.5

“Lovely couple of hours out, guides were very friendly, informative and respectful of the environment. We got to see the pilot wales and I would recommend”

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11.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

“Excellent trip! So much space on the boat to relax, knowledgeable guides, lovely snacks/drinks and best of all we saw lots of pilot whales and even a turtle!”

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12.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 3hr trip was amazing! we saw lots of dolphins and even a turtle, and had a great time swimming in the sea. the tour guides were perfect and we were kept hydrated and fed to entire time! would highly recommend!”

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13.Costa Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Cruise with Food and Pickup

Experience whale and dolphin watching in Costa Adeje with a 3-hour catamaran trip, food, drinks, and optional pickup—ideal for wildlife lovers and families.

★ 4.3

“Friendly informative crew quickly found several pods of Pilot whales to observe. They served a tasty lunch and anchored for swimming before heading back along the coast. A very nice way to spend 3 hours”

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14.Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch and Swim

Experience Tenerife's marine life on a whale and dolphin watching cruise from Adeje. Includes lunch, swimming, and panoramic views for an authentic adventure.

★ 4.4

“It was a great clean boat, loved the photos taken upon boarding. It didn’t feel rushed at all and the lady speaking spoke so many languages so everyone was included. Food was great, self serve for drinks so that was good. location for the swim…”

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15.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

“High probability that whales and dolphins will be seen, as there were many of them:). Friendly staff. I think there could be another place to go snorkeling (instead of just one place) as there was still enough time. Instead, we drove back and forth on…”

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