The 13 Best Catamaran Whale Watching in Tenerife

1.Whale Watching Catamaran Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,653 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $41Our pick

Sail from Puerto Colón with a friendly English- and Spanish-speaking crew, often including guides such as Lucy, Danny, or Tony. The catamaran carries up to 50 people, searches for resident pilot whales and dolphins near Tenerife’s southwest coast, and serves water, soft drinks, and beer. Choose three hours for a swim and snorkel stop.

“I really enjoyed this trip. The boat wasn't overcrowded and we saw pilot whales and dolphins. The information given was just enough to be interesting without an overload. Plenty of soft drinks and water available.”

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2.Whale watching and listening Eco-Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,447 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Sail from Puerto Colón with White Tenerife along Tenerife’s south coast, searching for whales and dolphins with live commentary from the crew. You may hear pilot whales through an underwater microphone, then stop for swimming and snorkeling. Sandwiches and drinks are included, but bring your own mask and fins.

“Didn’t make the trip because we were never contacted by the Tour operator. Left messages and heard nothing. Never got call when we missed it. Disappointed in Viator!”

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3.Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer, Buffet by MC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 550 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Cruise from Puerto Colón with a friendly crew led by Captain Andrea and guides such as Laura, Daniela, and Miguel. Look for free-swimming pilot whales, dolphins, and perhaps turtles, then stop for a swim and snorkel. The three-hour trip includes tapas, fruit, snacks, beer, soft drinks, water, and champagne, with hotel transfers available in southern Tenerife.

“Was very nice tour. Saw lots of whales, plenty of drinks also. We were very lucky to get the seats upstairs with the captain. So felt like we were VIP”

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4.Whale Watching and Listening Eco Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Set out from Puerto Colón with White Tenerife for a five-hour catamaran cruise along Tenerife’s southwest coast. The crew looks for pilot whales and dolphins, pauses near Masca Bay or Los Gigantes for swimming, and serves lunch, fruit, wine, beer, water, and soft drinks. Miguel and other crew members may add music, jokes, and marine-life commentary.

“The boat was comfortable and the crew were great but I have been on far more interesting and engaging whale watching experiences. We did see a school of pilot wales but it seemed like that one sighting was “enough” for the trip and we did not attempt to fond more. I was disappointed that we did not sail during the cruise, only motored when there was plenty of wind. Apparently, part of the rigging needed to be repaired.”

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5.Tenerife Whales and Dolphins Watching Experience in Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 474 reviews · from $68

Join White Tenerife from Puerto Colón for a three-hour catamaran trip limited to 12 people. Alex, Stephan, and the crew take you about three miles offshore to look for whales and dolphins, then anchor in a cove for swimming or snorkeling. Sandwiches, beer, water, and soft drinks are included, and pickup is available.

“Great experience. Small groups of 8, which is what we wanted, other catamarans looked packed. We saw whales and sea turtles, which were amazing. A selection of drinks and nibbles were on board. Highly recommend.”

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6.Whale Watching Catamaran in Costa Adeje (Including drinks & Sandwich)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Set out from Costa Adeje on a large catamaran for about three hours, watching for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles. Sandwiches, snacks, water, soft drinks, and alcoholic drinks are included. Hotel pickup is available from set locations in south Tenerife, while paid front sunbeds and ice cream cost extra.

“We saw dolfins and whales for a long time, we could take many photos and videos and after that a wonderfull swim in the sea jumping from the catamaran. I recomend it!!!”

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7.Whale Watching Catamaran to Los Gigantes & Masca (Including drinks & warm lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 55 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Join an English and Spanish speaking crew at Puerto Colón for a 4.5-hour catamaran cruise toward Los Gigantes and Masca. Look for pilot whales and dolphins, enjoy a hot meal with drinks, and stop for a swim if conditions allow. Pickup is available from selected south Tenerife hotels, but the boat may be any of three large catamarans.

“Bei diesem Wellengang verstehe ich nicht, warum das Boot überhaupt ausgelaufen ist. Es hat niemand vom Personal nach den Passagiere geschau, keine schutzwesten , keine Sicherung..... Jeder, der sich ein wenig mit Walen oder Delphinen beschäftigt weiss,dass bei d iesen Wetter keine Fische bzw. Wale auftauchen. Geldmacherei und gefährlich für die Passagiere bei diesem starken Wellengang.”

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8.3 hrs. Whale Watching and Relaxing Chill Out Catamaran with glass floor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews

Join White Tenerife at Puerto Colón for a three-hour catamaran trip limited to 12 people. Search for whales and dolphins with live commentary, then anchor in a southwest bay for swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and included beer, wine, and soft drinks. A glass floor, wide decks, cushions, and front nets add easy ways to watch the sea.

“Excellent experience. We saw whales jumping out of the water. Could not have asked for a better way to spend a few hours in Tenerife.”

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9.Whale & Dolphin Watching in Tenerife (Puerto Colon) On a Large Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

You’ll leave Puerto Colón on a large catamaran for a three-hour search for whales and dolphins around Tenerife. The trip includes wildlife information, alcoholic drinks, food, and a swim stop in a small bay. Two departures run daily, with space for up to 70 people and return to the marina.

“Leider eher ein Ausflug entlang der Küste. Nur zum Ende der Tour ein kurzer Abstecher aufs Meer hinaus. Dort hatten wir zwar Glück und konnten ein paar Pilot wale sehen aber mit einer Wal - und Delfinbeobachtungstour hatte das wenig zu tun. Hinzu kommen extra Kosten für Sonnenliegen von 20eur, wer das nicht zahlt sitzt wie die Hühner auf der Stange auf einer engen Bank an der Seite des Bootes. Das Essen war auch recht lieblos.. wir waren für den Preis leider sehr enttäuscht. Leider haben wir auch große Probleme gehabt das Boot zu finden da es keine richtige Beschreibung in der Bestätigung gab. Also leider nicht zu empfehlen”

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10.Adults Only Tenerife Freebird Whale Dolphin Catamaran with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Spend about two hours aboard Freebird’s adults-only catamaran off Tenerife, searching for pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins. You’ll get lunch, drinks, Wi-Fi, snorkel gear, and time for a swim. Hotel pickup is offered, and Jeanette can help with booking questions at the marina.

“We were given the exact place to get picked up when purchasing through Tui. We literally watched the driver fly by us with no intention of stopping and TUI won't refund the money. Literal waste of money. We booked another trip for longer and much cheaper the next day through our hotel.”

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11.Exclusive Freebird Catamaran Whale & Dolphin to Masca From South

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $70

Set sail from Puerto Colón on a four-hour catamaran cruise toward Masca Bay. Look for pilot whales and dolphins, pass the Los Gigantes cliffs, swim from the boat, and enjoy lunch, beer, sangria, soft drinks, and water. The boat holds no more than 30 people, with pickup available.

“Booked this through Jeanette at the kiosk who is amazing, not pushy, and friendly. We did the 4hour trip with hot food which was ok, drinks were limited to beer and sangria. We did see dolphins and Pilot Whales and swam in the sea, however felt the staff on the boat were not engaging or friendly and felt they let there sales staff down.”

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12.Whale & Dolphin Watching With Mustcat Virgin Coast Trip On a Large Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $58

You’ll sail from Tenerife’s south coast on Mustcat’s large catamaran, searching for whales and dolphins with onboard wildlife information. The three-hour trip includes food, an open bar, and time to swim near Palm Mar cave or a nearby bay before returning to the marina. Confirm the exact boarding point before setting out.

“Équipage très sympa, tour en catamaran aussi, 3 baleines rikiki, aucun dauphin, belle vue, boissons 👌”

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13.Exclusive Freebird Catamaran Whale and Dolphin Cruise to Caleta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Join a three-hour Freebird catamaran cruise from Porto Colón around Costa Adeje and La Caleta. The crew explains local whales and dolphins while you watch for pods, pilot whales, and calves. Beer, wine, water, soft drinks, a snack, and a swim stop are included. Hotel pickup may be arranged.

“I've been on many dolphin watching trips and never seen a thing. This was soo different. We saw a pod of dolphins with some tiny babies, who were trying to jump out of the water. We saw small pilot whales, and then 6 or 7 big male pilots surrounded the boat and just floated about, right next to the boat. What an amazing day out and the 3 crew were brilliant too. If you have any sort of motion sickness, take travel sick pills before you go. The waves are big in the Atlantic.”

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