Our 14 Best Sailing and Yacht Whale Watching in Tenerife

1.Eco-Yacht Whale and Dolphin Watching and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15,619 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $13Our pick

Join Ines and the Travelin Lady crew for a 90-minute whale and dolphin trip from Los Cristianos. The purpose-built eco-yacht keeps animals away from its propellers, cruises without chasing, visits the Cave of Love, and ends with swimming or snorkeling if sea conditions and time allow.

“Great experience! The tour guides were really nice and courteous! I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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2.Eco Yacht Whale Watching Tour at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,130 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $17

Set out from Los Cristianos aboard Travelin Lady, a low, stable eco-yacht built for whale watching. Guides such as Ines, Sergio, and Fede explain the wildlife in English and Spanish, with audio support in four more languages. Expect pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, sunset views, and possibly a swim stop if the animals are found early.

“Wonderful! The best value for the money! Saw a lot of dolphins and whales in 1,5 hours… amazing! Good stuff and very prepared about the whales!”

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3.Los Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise by Sail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,040 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Sail from Los Gigantes with David, Jamie, Eileen, or another multilingual crew member on a three-hour cruise for up to 10 people. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds, then stop to swim and snorkel below the cliffs. Fresh fruit, sandwiches, wine, beer, cava, soft drinks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“This was an unforgettable experience.The crew were amazing , could speak many languages and took the time to explain what was happening and what we were seeing .They clearly care about the environment and the creatures in the sea, it shines through .I am not a confident person in the water but they looked after me very well on the boat . We saw many whales and dolphins along the way .Would give this experience 6 stars if I could”

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4.Tenerife Los Cristianos: Whale and Dolphin Eco-Yacht and Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,375 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $18

You’ll cruise from Los Cristianos along the Palm Mar coast aboard a Blue Boat-certified yacht, looking for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds. The crew explains the wildlife, passes the cave of love, and stops for about 20 minutes of swimming when sea conditions allow. Bring your own snorkel gear and arrive 20 minutes early.

“this tour was overall great. we didn’t at 5pm to also see the sunset. it must be noted that we didn’t see any whales, only dolphins but i understand that is subject to change. also there was no swim spot, little bit of a let down on that.”

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5.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. The three-hour trip combines whale and dolphin watching in the Teno-Rasca Marine Reserve, a swim or snorkel stop, views of the 600-meter cliffs, and cold tapas-style snacks with drinks. Shared trips take up to 9 guests, or you can book privately for up to 10.

“Antonio’s boat journey was amazing! The boat was comfortable, the views stunning, and Antonio’s passion and knowledge made it unforgettable. Highly recommend!”

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6.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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7.Los Gigantes Whale Watching Charter by Sail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 608 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Sail from Los Gigantes on a 45-foot Bavaria Cruiser with a maximum of 10 people. Guides such as Jaime, Eileen, and David explain the marine life and cliffs while you look for pilot whales and dolphins, then stop to swim and snorkel. Sandwiches, fruit, snacks, water, and drinks are included.

“The staff on board were great. They were really knowledgeable about the wildlife, the water and gave some great recommendations for places to visit in the local area. I'd recommend another visit for them alone.”

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8.Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Boat with Drinks, Snacks and Swimming Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 511 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Cruise from Puerto Colón with a small group of up to 11 people, looking for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles. Captains such as Guy, Alex, Dani, or Maximilian share facts about the sea, then stop for swimming and snorkeling. Champagne, sandwiches, beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks are included.

“We saw several sets of whales, the food/drink was fun. The guide was great, Guy has a great personality and really wants to share his knowledge of the ocean and marine life.”

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9.Whales & Dolphins watching in exclusive sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 461 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Set out from Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje aboard a small sailboat or catamaran with a skipper and crew. Over about three hours, you may see pilot whales and dolphins, stop for a swim, and enjoy sandwiches, snacks, and drinks. The crew, including skippers such as Raul, Victor, and Álvaro, keeps the pace calm and respectful of the animals.

“Heel erg fijne trip gehad. Heerlijk genoten op zee. Helaas geen geen dolfijnen gespot, maar wel grienden (pilot whales). Vriendelijke kapitein en een nette boot die ruim genoeg was voor de 12 gasten. De haven had in de ochtend ook voldoende parkeerplek”

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10.Whales and Snorkeling Tour on a Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 443 reviews · 3 hours · from $101

Join Michael and Sergio aboard a modern yacht for a three-hour cruise from Marina del Sur. With up to 10 people, you’ll watch for pilot whales and dolphins, enjoy tapas, cava, wine, beer, and soft drinks, then swim or snorkel in a sheltered bay. Pickup from Costa Adeje is available.

“Micheal picked us from the x-sur mall right on time. The drive to the Marina was pretty short and sightfull. The boat ride was incredible and so was the food served. We saw some whales and got lucky and had the chance to see a group of small dolphins that were really playful around the boat. The snorkeling spot was also very beautiful with clear blue water and nice scenic views.”

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11.Whale and Dolphin Watching Yacht Trip in Puerto Colon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 419 reviews · from $62

Cruise from Puerto Colón on a small yacht with a maximum of 12 people. Your English- or Spanish-speaking skipper searches for pilot whales and dolphins, explains the coast, and serves drinks with ham and cheese baguettes. Weather permitting, you also stop to swim and snorkel. Patrick is one of the captains associated with this outing.

“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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12.Whale and Dolphin Small Group Sailing from Tenerife South

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

Sail from Puerto Colón with a maximum of seven people on a three-hour Galatea trip led by Patrick or another multilingual skipper. Look for pilot whales and dolphins, stop for swimming or snorkeling near shore, and enjoy breakfast, sandwiches, snacks, and drinks. The small boat offers a quieter alternative to large cruises.

“Our family of 5 (2 adults and kids aged 17, 14 and 10) had a great time on Patrick's boat. He took us out to see pilot whales and dolphins that played alongside the boat before heading to a quiet area closer to the shore for the kids to jump in and swim. He served small sandwiches and snacks along with beer, wine and soda for the kids. While the weather wasn't ideal (nothing we could do about that), I can't imagine having a better time out on the water for a few hours and would highly recommend booking.”

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13.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, limited to 10 people. Antonio or Francisco may guide you along the cliffs and Teno Rural Park, looking for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other marine life. Swim or snorkel in a quiet cove, then enjoy drinks and a light Canarian spread aboard the Bavaria 44 yacht.

“We did a private charter on the Mojo Picon with Antonio, our captain, and it was a great experience. It was exciting seeing a lot of pilot whales up close and then sailing along the impressive cliffs of Los Gigantes and La Masca. We snorkeled in a beautiful spot with the cliffs as a backdrop and had an amazing lunch. Highly recommend!”

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14.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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