4 Standout Gran Canaria Whale Watching Tours

1.Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,537 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41Our pick

Cruise from Gran Canaria’s southern coast for 150 minutes with guides in Spanish, English, or German. Mario and Christian are among the crew members praised for their warm help. You may see striped or Risso’s dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish, though sightings are never guaranteed. A cash bar, toilets, and free return voucher are available.

“It was choppy so given option of boarding before hand and told we may not see dolphins/whales do to weather. Enjoyed somewhat choppy seas and given ticket for a free trip as no dolphin/whales. Definitely recommend 😀”

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2.Dolphin and Whales watching cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 508 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Cruise from Puerto Rico aboard Spirit of the Sea for about 2.5 hours, watching for dolphins, whales, turtles, and seabirds from the deck or glass-bottom panels. Captain Lorenzo and the multilingual crew share local sea-life information. Hotel pickup is available from selected resorts, and a free return trip is offered if no marine mammals appear.

“Great welcome and hosting Captain Lorenzo Easily located whales and dolphins to watch and follow encouraging to take pictures and commenting about sea life.”

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3.Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 498 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Set out from Puerto Rico on the 52-foot Multiacuatic catamaran, searching the waters between Maspalomas and Veneguera for dolphins and whales. An English- and Spanish-speaking marine guide explains the wildlife, while water and soft drinks are included. Hotel-area pickup is available across southern Gran Canaria with 24 hours’ notice.

“Overall it was good. Only bad thing was the journey in the morning during pick up. The total pick up duration from our place to the boat was around 1hr 50 mins which is unacceptable for a 2 hr boat trip. The operator should do something about this.”

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4.Dolphin and Whale Cruise in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 477 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

From Puerto Rico, cruise the southwest coast of Gran Canaria for about 2.5 hours aboard Spirit of the Sea. A multilingual crew helps identify dolphins and whales, while the boat’s glass bottom offers underwater views. Free drinks are included, and you may rebook if no cetaceans appear.

“Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and respectful of the animals, it was a lovely experience seeing the dolphins in their natural habitat. Well worth the cost.”

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