Tarifa: Whale & Dolphin Watching in the Strait of Gibraltar

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Tarifa: Whale & Dolphin Watching in the Strait of Gibraltar
4.644182 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.644182 out of 5 stars
593 reviews

Sail along the Strait of Gibraltar in a UNESCO international biosphere reserve on this whale watching tour from Tarifa. Enjoy seeing whales and dolphins playing in their natural environment.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Sade – Netherlands

We booked this trip just a day in advance, and everything went smoothly. Our tour guide, Adriana, gave clear explanations and was engaged with people on board. It was an amazing experience to see the animals in their natural habitat. While we were hoping to see more dolphins, we saw many pilot whales, which was still incredible. I definitely recommend booking this activity and I’m already looking forward to coming back at another time of the year.

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Susan – Spain

We had the absolute pleasure to take a trip with Turmares last week. Everything was well organised, the crew and guide clearly knew and understood the marine life of the Straits. We saw so many dolphins, pilot whales and a turtle! Some pods were with their young, it was just amazing! We were super impressed with the crews respect for the local marine life, pulling away from one pod which appeared anxious at the boat's approach. We would highly recommend Turmares and we will definitely return later in the year when other whales may be visible. An absolute treat and education of our local marine life, we were a party of 9 from age 21months to 67 years old, we all loved it! Thank you!

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Turmares Whale Watching in Tarifa

  • Tarifa

    Free time, Shopping, Safety briefing (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Tarifa

    Guided tour, Dolphin watching, Marine life viewing, Sailing, Scenic views on the way, Whale watching, Wildlife viewing (2 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Turmares Whale Watching in Tarifa

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Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of spotting whales and dolphins in the Strait of Gibraltar
  • See up to seven different species of cetaceans in their natural habitat
  • Enjoy the view sailing throughout the Strait of Gibraltar
  • Learn about the migratory routes of local marine life
  • Gain a deeper understanding of these majestic creatures from your guide

Full description

Embark on a whale-watching cruise from Tarifa. Go through the Strait of Gibraltar and enjoy the multitude of aquatic species in this international biosphere reserve. Keep an eye out for common, striped, and bottlenose dolphins.
Hop aboard in Tarifa and cruise through the Strait of Gibraltar. Take in sweeping views of the coast. Try to spot pilot, fin, and sperm whales as you go along. Watch as these whales play and frolic in their natural environment.
Take a whale-watching adventure with a high likelihood of seeing a whale or dolphin. Know that if you don't see any species of cetacean, you will get a second chance.
Travel with a company that actively supports sustainable practices. Approach animals with caution to avoid disturbing them.
Feel comfortable knowing that this tour provider uses the distance and speeds outlined by Spanish Legislation and the ACCOBAMS regulations.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Dolphin and whale watching cruise
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

Please go to Turmares Whale Watching in Tarifa.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Jacket

Not allowed

  • Flash photography
  • Feeding animals
  • Touching animals
  • Making noise

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 593 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Sade – NetherlandsMay 28, 2025 – Verified booking
We booked this trip just a day in advance, and everything went smoothly. Our tour guide, Adriana, gave clear explanations and was engaged with people on board. It was an amazing experience to see the animals in their natural habitat. While we were hoping to see more dolphins, we saw many pilot whales, which was still incredible. I definitely recommend booking this activity and I’m already looking forward to coming back at another time of the year.
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Susan – SpainApril 29, 2025 – Verified booking
We had the absolute pleasure to take a trip with Turmares last week. Everything was well organised, the crew and guide clearly knew and understood the marine life of the Straits. We saw so many dolphins, pilot whales and a turtle! Some pods were with their young, it was just amazing! We were super impressed with the crews respect for the local marine life, pulling away from one pod which appeared anxious at the boat's approach. We would highly recommend Turmares and we will definitely return later in the year when other whales may be visible. An absolute treat and education of our local marine life, we were a party of 9 from age 21months to 67 years old, we all loved it! Thank you!

Response from provider

April 30, 2025

Hello, Thank you very much for your kind words. We are glad that you enjoyed the nature and that you liked the experience in general. We send you a warm greeting and our thanks from the Turmares-Tarifa team.

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Elena – RomaniaOctober 4, 2024 – Verified booking
The experience was amazing! We saw a lot of dolphins and whales of different species. The crew is always on the lookout for whales and were hurrying up to get us close so we can see them. It’s totally worth it.

Product ID: 408819

Activity provider:Turmares Tarifa

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