15 Dolphin Watching Trips in Tenerife to Build a Day Around

1.Eco-Yacht Whale and Dolphin Watching and Swimming

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

Review of Tenerife’s 90-minute eco-yacht whale and dolphin trip, with ethical viewing, swimming, snorkeling, and the Cave of Love.

“The staff working on board the eco-yatch made the trip excellent. They were very informative, friendly and helpful. We got to see dolphins, small beluga whales and sea turtles. We also had few mins to take a splash in the sea from back of the boat which was great too.”

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2.Los Cristianos Respectful No-Chase Whale and Dolphin Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12,782 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Review of the Los Cristianos no-chase whale safari, with ethical wildlife watching, pilot whales, dolphins, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Seen dolphins and pilot whales plus wasn't too cold at the 10.30am trip.”

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3.Costa Adeje: Whale & Dolphin Eco-Cruise with Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,096 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $52

Review of Costa Adeje’s eco-friendly whale and dolphin cruise, with wildlife sightings, swimming, snacks, drinks, and practical booking advice.

“It was amazing!! We saw some wales and dolphins and even heard the wales songs!!! It was magical. We felt a little bit seasick but the crew was incredibly kind and helpful, they kept the ambience really cheerful!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,539 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Cruise from Los Gigantes to spot dolphins and pilot whales, admire volcanic cliffs, swim in Masca Bay, and enjoy a drink for $33.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. We saw a large pod of pilot whales, which was absolutely wonderful. The boat turns its engine off whilst near the whales and there was ample time for many photo opportunities, including sitting with the captain! The guide & captain were informative & entertaining. My children enjoyed a dip in the sea off Masca whilst I enjoyed the stunning views. It was also brilliant value for money. Muchos gracias 😀”

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5.Whale & Dolphin Watching with Drinks and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,929 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Review of Tenerife’s small-group whale and dolphin cruise, with turtle snorkeling, drinks, snacks, hotel pickup, and practical booking tips.

“Excellent- Kevin gave us a super afternoon Very thoughtful and considerate at all times Informative too. Very patient with us all giving us lots of time to view pilot whales. We had a brilliant afternoon. Will be recommending to our friends”

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6.Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,712 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Watch pilot whales and dolphins from a small catamaran near Tenerife, with hotel transfers, tapas, drinks, swimming, and coastal views.

“It was a very professional crew that took us to watch whales and to swim. The alcohol and food were great. We had a great time!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,168 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Sail Tenerife’s coast on a traditional Turkish gulet, spotting whales and dolphins responsibly with expert guides and no chasing.

“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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8.Costa Adeje: Whale & Dolphin Submarine Vision Mini Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,043 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Review of Tenerife’s 2-hour whale and dolphin cruise, with underwater windows, multilingual guides, practical tips, accessibility notes, and value advice.

“We had a great time. The crew was TOP, especially Anja who gave the infos in different languages. It wasn't crowded, so everyone could see the animals. We were able to see the group of whales and the dolphins. Full two hours and we enjoyed it.”

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9.Viking Cruise Whales & Dolphins Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,767 reviews · from $20

Sail Tenerife’s Viking ship Ragnarok from Los Cristianos for a 2-hour whale and dolphin cruise with sea views, crew entertainment, and good value.

“Overall great couple of hours. Guide and team went out of their way to make this fun, especially for the kids.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,604 reviews · 3 hours · from $46

Cruise from Costa Adeje to spot pilot whales and dolphins, enjoy paella, unlimited drinks, a swim stop, and Teide views for $46.

“We absolutely loved this activity, the crew and captain were informative and very friendly! Food and drinks, we have 0 complaints with, it was lovely! & Seeing the whales and dolphins in their natural habitat was beautiful! We thoroughly enjoyed this experience!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,573 reviews · 3 - 4.5 hours · from $59

Review the Adeje whale and dolphin cruise, with Los Gigantes or Diego Hernandez, lunch, drinks, swimming, value, and practical tips.

“Had a wonderful day, the boat was really clean and well kept, the staff were amazing, professional and friendly and the trip went like clockwork. We saw lots of whales, stopped in a really pretty place to swim and the food served was absolutely delicious and I was really impressed that the drinks were included in the price and were unlimited. Would thoroughly recommend!”

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12.Turtle & Dolphin Kayak Tour with Snorkel & Wetsuit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,411 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Kayak Tenerife’s west coast, snorkel with fish, and search for wild dolphins and turtles on this active three-hour Los Cristianos tour.

“Had a great time with Luna and Nick, didn’t see dolphins but still was worth the trip. We loved getting out on the water”

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

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

See pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds off Tenerife, then swim from an eco-yacht on this affordable Los Cristianos cruise.

“Try to get booking for late afternoon. Far more likely to see marine life later on. The crew are amazing and explain everything you'll need to know Bring own snorkeling gear as you'll get a chance to swim in the surprisingly warm Atlantic Ocean, having viewed Bottle nosed Dolphins, Pilot whales and more.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,063 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Review of the Los Gigantes speedboat cruise, with pilot whales, dolphins, cliffs, swimming, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Amazing value for money and we came within 5 metres of several whales, including one with their calf. It clouded over while we were out so it got a bit cool (it was February) so I’d recommend packing a jumper or jacket. But I wasn’t cold. There’s also a stop for swimming (or jumping in and quickly out of the Atlantic) so pack a towel and wear swimming stuff if you fancy it.”

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15.Los Gigantes: Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,027 reviews · from $38

Review of the Los Gigantes dolphin and whale tour, with pilot whales, cliffs, swimming, paella, drinks, practical tips, and value advice.

“Excellent boat trip good value for money we saw whales, had a beer and paella then sailed to the foot of the cliffs and swung off the trapeze into the sea for a swim 10/10”

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