The 7 Sailing and Yacht Dolphin Trips in Tenerife That Are Worth the Early Start

1.Eco-Yacht Whale and Dolphin Watching and Swimming

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

Set out from Los Cristianos aboard the Travelin Lady, a purpose-built eco-yacht with protected propellers, low emissions, and a steady ride. Ines and the multilingual crew explain local whales and dolphins without chasing them. Expect about 90 minutes at sea, the Cave of Love, and a short swim and snorkel stop if conditions allow.

“It was a great trip. And yes, we saw whales and dolphins. Thanks to the yacht team!”

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

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

Cruise from Los Cristianos along Tenerife’s Palm Mar coast aboard a Blue Boat-certified yacht. Your guide searches for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, seabirds, and flying fish, then pauses near the Cave of Love for a planned ocean swim. The boat has a toilet, bar, shaded areas, and a low-gravity center designed to reduce seasickness.

“Great day loved it great staff saw the Wales and the dolphins and the turtles would highly recommend”

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3.Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Tour – Los Gigantes (3H)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 691 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Sail from Los Gigantes aboard the 14-meter El Mojo Picón with captain Antonio or another multilingual guide. In three hours, you may see pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and fish, then swim or snorkel in a clear cove beneath the 600-meter cliffs. Small shared groups, snacks, drinks, and gear are included.

“Great tour - we saw a lot of small whales and came very close (7 to 10 meters max). Snacks and drinks were served (loved the tortilla and local cheese) and our guide even had snorkeling gear to lend. Clear recommendation from my end!”

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4.Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Boat with Drinks, Snacks and Swimming Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 511 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Set out from Puerto Colón on a sailing boat carrying no more than 11 people. Captain Guy, Alex, Dani, or Maximilian may guide your three-hour trip, searching for pilot whales and dolphins before a swim stop. You receive snacks, a fresh sandwich, snorkeling gear, and beer, wine, soft drinks, and a glass of sparkling wine.

“Great day and I would highly recommend. We had pilot whales swim along side the boat and saw a mother and baby sea turtle. It was perfect.”

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5.Whales & Dolphins watching in exclusive sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 461 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Cruise from Puerto Colón with a skipper and a small group of up to 11 people. Watch pilot whales and dolphins in Tenerife’s coastal waters, then stop for a swim and enjoy sandwiches, drinks, and bottled water. Captains including Raúl, Álvaro, Víctor, and Slava are praised for careful wildlife viewing and friendly guidance.

“Toller Ausflug, gerne wieder.👍👍👍. Super freundliches Team. Kleine Gruppe, wir waren nur acht Personen.”

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6.Whale and Dolphin Watching Yacht Trip in Puerto Colon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 419 reviews · from $62

From Puerto Colón, join a small yacht trip of up to 12 people with an English- and Spanish-speaking captain. Spend about three hours looking for pilot whales and dolphins, then stop to swim or snorkel if conditions allow. Beer, wine, soft drinks, water and baguettes are included. Patrick and the Galatea are mentioned on some departures, but boats may vary.

“The best was when we saw whales family swimming around us.Captain was very nice and stopped and let us enjoy watching whales family”

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7.Private Yacht Tour With Whale and Dolphin Watching 33 Foot Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Set sail from Puerto Colón with a private captain and your own group for six hours along Costa Adeje. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles, listen with onboard sonar, then stop to snorkel near Puertito beach. Snacks, water, unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and equipment are included.

“6 herrliche Stunden mit sehr netter Crew, würden wir immer wieder machen. Viele Grindwale und Delphine gesehen.”

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