Take a boat excursion from Puerto Colon in southwest Tenerife and get almost guaranteed sightings of pilot whales. Pass by a fish farm looking for hungry dolphins, and keep your eyes open for massive squid!

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 2 - 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Spanish

Highlights

See whales and dolphins in their natural habitat
Sail along Tenerife's spectacular southwest coast
Enjoy free on board drinks, included on price
Get a guaranteed whale and/or dolphin sighting, or get another ticket for free
Choose the 3-hour excursion if you want to add some time for snorkeling in the beautiful bay

Full description

Sail off the coast of southwest Tenerife on a 2-hour boat excursion looking for whales and dolphins. Sip on free drinks on board, and learn fascinating facts from your crew as you look out for marine creatures on your voyage.

Depart from Puerto Colon, traveling 2 or 3 miles from the coast where pilot whales are located. The beautiful sea mammals live permanently in the area and are seen all year around.

Sailing by catamaran, pass by fish farms, where clever dolphins are often looking for an easy meal. The crew is knowledgeable about the whales and Tenerife's other marine life. Learn about the huge squids that can grow up to 40 feet in length and live 2,600 feet deep between Tenerife and La Gomera. Enjoy free drinks on board the boat. If you choose the 3-hour option the catamaran will stop in the bay of Playa Espagueti and you can enjoy swimming and snorkeling off the boat.

Includes

Whale and dolphin watching cruise
Free onboard drinks, including water, soft drinks, and beer
Snorkeling equipment (if you choose the 3-hour option)
Knowledgable crew
Swimming and snorkeling stop (if 3-hour option selected)

Transportation to the pier

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

The boat has a maximum capacity of 50 people. The capacity is adjusted based on the government covid regulation
The time of the snorkeling is about 30 minutes but it can vary according to the time spent looking for the whale.
In order to protect the fauna, the boat can´t spend more than 15 minutes with the same group of whale, and needs to respect a certain distance
Please respect the measures imposed by the government at the time of your trip.

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4.5 /5

based on 1405 reviews

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Guide
4.5/5
Transportation
4.5/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Safety
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We saw lots of whales and dolphins on our trip which was pretty surreal. The captain and crew made sure that we got I’d say a good hour of whale watching / dolphin time if not more. They never rushed away once we saw a pod which gave us all enough time to enjoy the beauty of nature! We were sitting at the back of the boat which I think was the best spot as less crowded and unobstructed views. Only 4* not 5* just because the boat perhaps wasn’t as comfortable as the newer catamarans, but we saw lots of wildlife which was most important and would 100% go again.

April 29, 2022

El mar estaba algo movido y eso puede dificultar el avistamiento de ballenas y delfines, pero la tripulación se esforzó mucho en la búsqueda y finalmente vimos algunas ballenas pasando de lejos. Pero lo que más vimos fueron delfines, los encontramos alimentándose de un banco de peces y vimos muchos y muy cerca. Una experiencia maravillosa. La tripulación muy amable.

April 18, 2022

A wonderful trip. The crew are very friendly and helpful. We saw many whales and dolphins. My husband felt a little sea sick and they helped him. Heading back you get a chance to steer the boat - a big hit with the children! Highly recommend! We were a family with 2 children (6&3) - thoroughly enjoyed by all. The photos are €5 each and really good, also remember cash for a tip!

April 3, 2022

Tenerife: Whale Watching Catamaran Tour

Tenerife: Whale Watching Catamaran Tour

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