Our 4 Best Whale Watching Trips with Food & Drink Worldwide

1.Whale and Dolphin Cruise with Food and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,604 reviews · 3 hours · from $46Our pick

Join MAXICAT at Puerto Colon for a three-hour catamaran cruise along Tenerife’s south coast. The crew helps you spot pilot whales, dolphins, and seabirds, then stops at Diego Hernandez Bay for swimming. Paella, Canarian-style rice, soft drinks, beer, and sangria are included. Hotel pickup is available from selected areas.

“Fantastic tour, watching wales then swimming and laying on the deck with lunch… really joyful experience, all my family was happy. Next time we definitely will take 5h tour. Many thanks to the crew!”

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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.Sailboat Tour Whale Watching Food and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 652 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Join Roulette Charters at Puerto Colón for a three-hour sail along Tenerife’s south coast. A crew led by captains such as Salvador looks for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds, then stops for swimming and snorkeling. The 12-meter yacht carries no more than 10 passengers and includes sandwiches, cake, snacks, drinks, and equipment.

“We had a great time! A beautiful trip with a warm and caring crew who knew a lot about the animals living in and around the sea of Tenerife. Also respected the animals and the area they live in. We saw pilot whales, red fin tuna, dolphins and tried to find a big whale that was seen in the area the day before. We didn’t spot the last one, but the rest of the animals that we have seen during the trip were more than enough to make it an unforgettable one!”

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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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