Where to Go: the 15 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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5.2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 184 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $61

Sail from Puerto del Carmen at sunset on a spacious catamaran with a welcome mojito, canapés, and one included drink. You may spot wild dolphins, though sightings are never promised. Selected resort pickup is available, and the cruise returns to the harbour after about two hours. Bring a jacket and flat, comfortable shoes.

“We saw a lot of Dolphins and an amazing sunset! Crew was very nice, food and drinks was fine! Very nice experience”

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6.Dolphin Mini Cruise at Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 111 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Set out from Puerto del Carmen Marina on the 47-seat Biosfera Jet for a 90-minute search for dolphins, whales, and other marine life. An onboard guide explains the species and local coast, then the boat may stop for a short swim and snorkel. Sightings are never guaranteed, and the tour runs in English or with multilingual commentary.

“Aunque no conseguimos ver delfines,la experiencia fue divertidísima, merece la pena,la pena el no poder ver cetáceos”

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7.Small Group Dolphin Sunset Tour on Electric Catamaran Lanzarote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Cruise from Puerto Calero aboard the electric catamaran La Santa Maria with no more than 12 people. Gonzalo, Sylvia, Patricia, or another crew member may guide you along Lanzarote’s coast while you watch for dolphins, whales, and turtles. Beer, local wine, soft drinks, snacks, blankets, and sunset views are included.

“Off to Puerto Calero to our water safari with WeWhale to spot (hopefully) whales and dolphins… We saw 2 types of dolphins but no whales. But what an amazing 2.5 hour trip! Our crew - Gonzalo, Patricia and another lovely girl who’s name escapes me - looked after us so well, plying us with drinks and snacks and pointing out where the dolphins were and taking photos for us, as well as expertly crewing “La Santa Maria”, our electric catamaran and handing out blankets as the wind increased and the temperature dropped. A superb trip if you get the chance to go!”

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8.Whale and Dolphin Watching Eco-Friendly Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 88 reviews · 4 hours · from $112

From Puerto Calero, you will spend four hours aboard Lanzarote’s first fully electric catamaran, searching for whales and dolphins with an English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide. The quiet motor helps you watch marine life with less disturbance. You will also hear underwater sounds through a hydrophone and enjoy fruit, snacks, and soft drinks.

“We actually switched to the sunset experience as we were the only customers booked for the morning session, but I don't think there was any difference with the outcome. We were fortunate to spot two types of dolphins during our trip and we really enjoyed sharing the experience with the crew who were very passionate about what they do! The catamaran is very cool and you feel very close to the water.”

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9.Lobos Island – The dolphin route

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 76 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $86

Join Lanzarote Sea Tours for a fast-boat trip from Puerto del Carmen toward Lobos Island, with a chance to spot dolphins, whales, and flying fish. Guides such as Marco and Raquel provide commentary, then you get about two hours to swim, hike, picnic, or visit the natural pool before returning to Lanzarote.

“Super fin tur! Vi så to store flokke delfiner, der svømmede og sprang rundt om båden. Vi blev hentet 8.30 på vores hotel i Playa Blanca og sejlede fra Puerto del Carmen klokken 10. Der var ca 2 timers ophold på Los Lobos, lige tid nok til picnicfrost og en badetur fra en dejlig lille strand. Vi var hjemme igen ca 15.30. Meget sød og serviceminded guide og en charmerende og kompetent kaptajn. Turen var godt planlagt og der blev givet god information.”

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10.Dolphin Watching by speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 73 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $77

From Puerto del Carmen’s Old Port, you’ll ride the Waverider, a fast RIB boat limited to 12 people, with an English, French, or Spanish-speaking crew. The route searches for dolphins, turtles, seabirds, and other marine life, while the captain varies the speed and may follow the shoreline or head farther out. Sightings are not guaranteed.

“I like how the captain did different speeds when we were out at sea, it was quite choppy. We never got to see any dolphins or any sea creatures but it wasn’t due to the lack of looking around the captain did. Going back circling around, going further out to sea and along the shoreline. Footwear was stored in a box on the jetty and bags where put in a covered box on the boat.”

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11.Dolphin Watching Mini Cruise and Snorkeling from Lanzarote

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 72 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Board the Biosfera Jet at Puerto del Carmen for a fast 90-minute cruise along Lanzarote’s west coast. You’ll receive a safety briefing, look for dolphins in the wild, and stop for a short swim or snorkel when conditions allow. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes. Dolphins are never guaranteed.

“Despite rough seas, this trip to Lanzarote and Los Lobos was excellent. The crew were friendly and informative. The lunch was delicious and the snorkelling great fun. I would definitely recommend this trip.”

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12.Whale & Dolphin Observation on Silent Catamaran with Hydrophone

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Sail from Puerto Calero on a 14-meter, silent, emission-free catamaran limited to 12 people. The crew looks for whales and dolphins, offers snacks and drinks, and may lower a hydrophone when animals are close and vocal. The four-hour trip supports marine conservation through the WeWhale Association.

“Booked this trip last minute as I really wanted to see the whales and dolphins and the advert made it seem special. The boat was clean and well kept and the crew friendly and informative. We sailed out a long way and with the sea breeze and sun disappearing behind clouds quite often it did get a bit nippy out there so best to take layers in case you need to wrap up at times. Snacks and drinks were offered throughout the trip which was fab and we managed to catch the spout of a Brydes whale at one point on the way back. No dolphins seen unfortunately. I was…”

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13.Lanzarote Sunset Experience with dolphin spotting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $88

Join Gonzalo, Silvia, and the WeWhale Lanzarote crew aboard La Santa María, Lanzarote’s 100% electric catamaran. The 2.5-hour cruise leaves Marina Puerto Calero, follows the coast at sunset, and may bring sightings of common or Atlantic spotted dolphins. Local drinks, snacks, and a hydrophone add to the outing.

“Nette Crew, aber leider keine Delfine/Wale gesehen. Macht nichts, war trotzdem schön.”

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14.Dolphin Watching Cruise to Lobos Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 14 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Set out from Puerto del Carmen for a boat trip toward Lobos Island, watching for dolphins and whales along the way. You’ll anchor near a cove for swimming or snorkeling, enjoy a packed lunch and included drinks, then return to Lanzarote. Pickup is available from several resort areas, but you do not disembark on Lobos.

“Fabulous tour and amazing hosts really loved every minute and really well organised from start to finish”

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15.Marine Safari Dolphins in their natural habitat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Set out from Puerto del Carmen’s Puerto Viejo in a semi-rigid speedboat with an English-speaking crew. Search the east coast for dolphins, turtles, seabirds, and other marine life, then head toward Papagayo Beach for a swim when conditions allow. The trip lasts about 2.5 hours and carries no more than 12 people.

“Nice trip with a speedboat made; unfortunately no dolphin seen. But sporty that they let the trip go ahead for 2 people👍Auto-translated”

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