Where to Go: the 4 Best Lanzarote Dolphin Watching Tours

1.Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,435 reviews · 2 hours · from $60Our pick

Join Lineas Romero for a two-hour evening catamaran from Puerto del Carmen. You’ll get a welcome mojito, one drink, finger foods, and wide views of Lanzarote’s volcanic coast. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. Dolphin sightings are possible, never promised, and pickup is included from selected hotels and meeting points.

“We were lucky enough to see a beautiful sunset and dozens of dolphins. A little more communication with the pick up would have been helpful especially as it was running a little late. Overall a lovely trip with open bar and plenty of nibbles to snack on.”

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2.Puerto del Carmen: Dolphin-Watching Speedboat Tour with Swim

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 1,807 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41Best value

From Puerto del Carmen, you board the Biosfera Jet for a 1.5-hour search for dolphins, whales, turtles, and other sea life. The crew provides live commentary in English, Spanish, or French, then stops for a swim in the Atlantic. The low boat gives you good views beside the hull, but sightings are never guaranteed.

“Didn’t see any dolphins unfortunately but we did get to see a Bride Whale which was amazing.”

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3.2.5-Hour Sunset and Dolphins Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,365 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $61

Join Lanzarote Sea Tours for a 2.5-hour sunset ride on the fast, air-conditioned Biosfera Jet from Puerto del Carmen. Guides such as Teddy and Ameira share cetacean facts in English, French, and Spanish while the crew searches for dolphins and whales. Finish with sunset views, Champagne or juice, water, and local pastries.

“It was great! We saw quite a few dolphins and the guides were so lovely”

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4.Lobos Island Half-Day Dolphin Watching Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 585 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $85

Take a fast boat from Puerto del Carmen to Lobos Island with a multilingual guide such as Teddy or Carlos. Search for dolphins, pilot whales, porpoises, and flying fish, then enjoy 2.5 hours for swimming, a picnic, village walks, or volcanic trails. Hotel transfers, drinks, and lunch are included.

“The only issue was the delay at the harbour waiting for the boat to be ready. There was nowhere to shelter from the hot sun. We waited almost 40 minutes. The bus was late so there was no need for the boat to also be late on top.”

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