The 15 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.Whale and Dolphin Small Group Sailing from Tenerife South

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Set out from Puerto Colón with Galatea Sailing for a three-hour whale and dolphin trip limited to seven participants. Captain Patrick takes you offshore to look for pilot whales and dolphins, then returns toward a quiet bay for swimming, snorkeling, snacks, and drinks. Sightings are not guaranteed, but the small boat gives you a calmer, more personal outing than a large cruise.

“We had the best time on our trip with Patrick on his boat. It was perfect, the scenary was beautiful, we saw pilot whales up close (which was a particular highlight) and Patrick was very attentive and informative. The snorkeling was great and we had plenty of offers of drinks and even snacks. Brilliant. Highly recommend!”

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8.Dolphin and Whale Sailing Tour in Los Gigantes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Join MPC Yacht Charter for a three-hour sail from Los Gigantes aboard the Bavaria 44 yacht Mojo Picon. Skippers Antonio or Francisco look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other marine life, then stop in a quiet cove for swimming and snorkeling. Equipment, drinks, and a light Canarian-style spread are included.

“The captain was very friendly and knowledgeable and he shared with us a lot of information about the whales. He also gave us tips about other places on the island that we should visit. It was quite difficult to find a parking place in the area, so try to arrive a little bit early.”

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9.Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour by Sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 228 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Set out from Puerto Colón with a Spanish- and English-speaking crew to look for pilot whales, dolphins, and other marine life off Costa Adeje. The three-hour trip includes drinks, snacks, a simple meal, and time to swim or snorkel. Groups are often kept small, but the boat may run by motor rather than sail.

“100% recomendable!!!!!!! Pasamos un día estupendo. Nuestro skipper, Félix nos atendió super bien, un hombre increíble y muy entendido sobre el tema. Vimos como veinte ballenas y algún Delfín. Ademas, el barco es super silencioso y los animales no se asustan cuando pasamos por su lado. De verdad que lo recomendamos 100% a todo aquel que quiera estar en pleno contacto con la naturaleza marina y sus alrededores, por no mencionar el increíble baño que nos dimos al finalizar la excursión, el agua estaba genial, super limpia y muy agradable. Por otro lado es altamente recomendable alquilar excursiones en barcos con aforo limitado dadas las circunstancias en las que nos…”

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10.Sailing Excursion with Whale and Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 226 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Spend three hours aboard a 52-foot sailing yacht with guides such as Alex, Jesús, Mauricio, or Marta. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles along Tenerife’s south coast, then stop in a sheltered bay for swimming and snorkeling. Small groups, thoughtful wildlife watching, sandwiches, fruit, and drinks make this more personal than a large boat cruise.

“Relaxing and exhilarating. It was also wonderful to be with bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales while feeling the captain was giving them plenty of space and allowing them to make the decisions on how close they came (which for some was very very close)”

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11.Whales and Dolphins excursion on a Luxury Yacht in Canary Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $104

Join Michael, Lu, Dimitri, or Sergio for a three-hour yacht trip from Las Galletas. Search for pilot whales and dolphins, hear clear commentary, then stop for swimming, snorkeling, tapas, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Groups are capped at 10, with hotel pickup available from X-Sur shopping mall.

“It was a very small group so it was very personable. The Captain and his shipmate were outstanding. They found us rare pilot whales sightings. It was so tranquil and relaxing.”

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12.Puerto Colon : Whale & Dolphins Sailing Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $88

From Puerto Colón, Captain Daniel or Dani takes a small group into Tenerife’s Teno-Rasca conservation zone to look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and fin whales. You’ll hear marine life through a hydrophone, stop at Diego Hernández Beach for swimming or snorkeling, and enjoy Canarian food, drinks, and fruit. Choose six hours for Los Gigantes and extra time at sea.

“We opted for a six hour excursion with Big Smile Luxury Charter with Captain Daniel for a birthday celebration, which exceeded our expectations. Daniel went over and above to make everyone onboard feel safe and welcome. He was focused on providing expertise and knowledge on all whales, dolphins and turtles. Making sure we would have the best experience possible (having been on other trips over the years this was by far the best). The food, drinks and not to forget the pastries provided were fabulous. We’re looking forward to returning in the near future.”

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13.3 Hours All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Whatching Yacht Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $52

Cruise Tenerife’s coast aboard the Soñador sailing yacht for about three hours. Look for whales and dolphins, enjoy tapas and drinks, swim or use the paddle board and snorkeling gear, and see views toward Los Gigantes and Masca. Choose a shared or private trip, with pickup offered from your hotel or holiday house.

“Beautiful, modern yacht. Excellent service could not ask for more:-). We saw family of dolphins jumping!!!”

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14.Puerto Colon: Whale and Dolphin Watching Yacht Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 20 reviews · from $56

From Puerto Colón, you’ll spend three hours cruising the Costa Adeje coast with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Watch for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and larger whales, then stop at a quiet cove for food, drinks, and a swim. The group is limited to 10, with snorkel gear provided.

“fantastic trip saw dolphins, pilot whales and even spotted a turtle diving, had a great time”

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15.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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