14 Unmissable Private Whale Watching Charters in Spain

1.Private 2 hour Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Meet at Puerto Colón Marina for a private two-hour trip aboard an 8-meter boat. Guides including Ion, Carlota, and John explain Tenerife’s whales and dolphins, use a hydrophone, follow responsible viewing rules, and email wildlife photos afterward.

“We had a fantastic whale watching trip with Whale Watch Tenerife. Our biologist, Carlota, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, sharing fascinating information while showing great respect for the whales.”

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2.3 &-6 Hour Private Whale & Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 6 hours

Sail from Puerto Colón aboard the luxury yacht Gran Azor with a private group of up to nine. Watch for pilot whales, dolphins, and sea turtles, listen through onboard sonar, swim and snorkel, and enjoy food and drinks. Captain Maxi has earned praise for his warm, funny style. Confirm whether you want the three or six-hour option when booking.

“Captain Maxi was a very nice and fun Guy! We saw a lot of pilot whales very close and some dolphins from about 50 Meters away. the other half of our 6 hour Trip was more of a coast-tour, which we enjoyed a lot too. the food and drinks which were included was really a lot and very good. We felt like rich people for a day ;-P would definitely recommend it for a group of friends!”

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

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

Spend about six hours on a private 33-foot yacht from Puerto Colón, Costa Adeje. Your captain searches for pilot whales and dolphins, then may stop for snorkeling near Puertito Beach or another quiet bay. Snacks, water, soft drinks, beer, wine, snorkeling gear, and onboard sonar are included for your group of up to nine.

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

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4.Tenerife Whale watching on private charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews

Sail privately from Puerto Colón aboard the Abrazo catamaran with up to 12 friends or family members. Look for pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins, stop in a clear-water cove for swimming, and enjoy food, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Victor and Conrado are part of the highly praised crew. Charters run from 3 to 8 hours.

“Beautiful boat, amazing crew. We saw many dolphins and a couple of tropical whales very close. Impeccable service, great attention to details, memorable day. I would highly recommend this tour and this specific crew if you’re looking for a luxury escape away from the tourists crowd of Tenerife and a connection with nature.”

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5.Luxury Private Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 3 - 6 hours

Set sail from Puerto Colon on a private yacht for three or six hours. Your captain looks for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles, then anchors in a quiet bay for swimming and snorkeling. Cava, beer, white wine, soft drinks, baguettes, fruit, snacks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“We had a private boat trip for 11 of us and it was amazing , the captain was fabulous let us play our own music. There was snacks and drinks included and to top it al off to got to see some whales and also have some swim time. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back. Thank you”

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6.private charter 3 Hours Whale Encounter puerto colon adeje

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Set out from Puerto Colón in a private boat for up to 15 people. Chris, Mickey, Jessica, or Alex may guide your group as you search for pilot whales and dolphins, learn about cetaceans, stop for a swim near turtle bay, and enjoy sandwiches and drinks. Children may get a supervised turn at the helm.

“Great experience highly recommend got to see whales dolphins and a turtle loved it 10/10💙 captain was great and Jessica our guide was amazing”

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7.Private Yacht Tour With Whale and Dolphin Watching 42 Foot Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Set sail from Puerto Colón in Playa de las Américas on a private yacht for up to 11 people. Your skipper takes you toward Tenerife’s whale and dolphin waters, with sonar listening equipment, snorkeling gear, snacks, Champagne, wine, beer, soft drinks, and a swim stop. Choose three or six hours, morning or afternoon.

“Great overall experience, saw whales, family swam in sea. Nice captain Guy made everything relaxed and also very knowledgeable of the wildlife.”

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8.3-Hour Private Tour with Whale and Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

Set sail from Los Gigantes with Captain Antonio or Toni aboard the 14-meter Mojo Picón, a private yacht for up to 10 people. Spend three hours seeking pilot whales and dolphins, admiring Teide, La Gomera, Teno, and the 600-meter cliffs, then stop for 30 minutes of swimming, snorkeling, drinks, and tapas in a boat-access-only cove.

“We had the most wonderful time with Tony on our whale and dolphin watching cruise. It really made our holiday and I would recommend his cruise without hesitation. Tony explained the morning brilliantly and we all knew what to expect, wRead more”

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9.SEA SAFARI Dolphins,Whales, snorkeling, snack, drink, 3h private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Join Sea Safari Tenerife from Puerto Colón for three private hours on the water. Your captain searches for dolphins and pilot whales, then takes you to a swimming and snorkeling spot. Gear, a sandwich, and a soft drink are included. Nico and Eric are among the captains praised for their wildlife knowledge and friendly hosting.

“We booked the trip the day before so very little time to research. We paid on arrival and Captain Eric was very informative and a great host.”

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10.3h Whale Watching Private tour Beneteau Oceanis 440

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours

Set sail from Puerto Colón aboard Madoudou, a private Beneteau Oceanis 44 for up to 11 people. You will search for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles, then stop near Los Cristianos for snorkeling, local snacks, and cold drinks. Italian, Spanish, and English are available, with pickup from nearby Costa Adeje resorts for groups of up to eight.

“Relaxte tour, grienden gezien en daarna genoten van een duikje in het water en de prachtige zonsondergang. Topgids!”

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11.Private Whales & Dolphins Excursion: for you exclusively!

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 6 reviews · 3 hours

Spend three hours aboard a private yacht from Puerto Colón with a live English or Spanish guide. Search for pilot whales and dolphins, then swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and enjoy tapas, unlimited drinks, music, and personal service. Captains Roberto and Noel have earned special praise for their care and humor.

“We were a group of 11 27yr olds and we had the most amazing trip with Noel. We started by travelling to see whales and not only did we see the coolest turtle but then we saw a whole group of pilot whales! They were dancing around the boat and it was such an amazing experience to see them up close. We then stopped in a bay to swim, followed by a lovely charcuterie board prepared by Noel, the whole experience was fantastic and we would highly recommend! So worth the money and amazing to have a private boat.”

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12.3h Whale Watching Private Tour Costa Adeje Lina7 Mizendoha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours

Sail from Puerto Colón aboard the 12-meter Lina7 or Mizendoha for a private three-hour trip along Tenerife’s south coast. You’ll search for resident pilot whales, enjoy local cheese, salami, olives, hummus, mojo, and cold drinks, then stop for swimming or snorkeling. Spanish, English, and Italian are available.

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13.Private Charter Private Charter to see the whales – 3 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 3 hours

Set out from Puerto Colón on a private three-hour yacht charter with a cetacean guide and captain. Watch for dolphins, sperm whales, and pilot whales, then use the glass-bottom viewing area before stopping to swim at El Puertito or Playa de Las Vistas. A sandwich and beer, water, or soft drink are included.

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14.Private tour Fee to see whales and dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $310Best value

Leave Seville at 8:00 am in an air-conditioned vehicle for Tarifa and a Turmares boat trip into the Strait of Gibraltar. From March to October, you may see dolphins, whales, orcas, and other cetaceans. The group is limited to eight, but rough seas and animal behavior can affect the experience.

“Pour l’anniversaire de mon copain je me suis dit que voir des « dauphins, baleines et orques » serait un moment privilégié et inoubliable Malheureusement rien de tout cela n’a pu être fait Nous sommes transporté à Tarifa en minibus (2h de route prévu et annoncés) Sur la route, après 1h15 de trajet, il nous est avertis que le trmps n’est pas bon pour l’excursion et nous est recommandé de prendre des cachets à la pharmacie pour le mal de mer En arrivant, on peut en effet constater que le temps n’est pas dutout favorable à une sortie en mer Mais l’excursion est maintenant Une fois en mer , après de longues…”

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