Dolphin & Whale Watching
Guide
Disabled access
Allowed for groups
LENGTH

3 h

PLACE

Los Gigantes Marina (dock number 1) HERE

SHIP’S CAPACITY

47 places

WHALE WATCHING TOUR IN TENERIFE – 3-HOUR EXPERIENCE FROM LOS GIGANTES

Join us for an unforgettable whale watching tour in Tenerife! This 3-hour boat tour departs from the marina of Los Gigantes and combines dolphin and whale sightings with a refreshing swim and a delicious onboard meal. Relax at sea, enjoy the stunning west coast of Tenerife, and admire the Los Gigantes cliffs, towering 600 meters above sea level.

Whale Watching Tour Highlights & Masca Bay Swim

During this whale watching tour, we sail through the marine channel between Tenerife and La Gomera, home to some of the most biodiverse waters in the Canary Islands. Permanent colonies of pilot whales, bottlenose dolphins, and spotted dolphins live here year-round, making this one of the best whale watching tours in Tenerife.

The tour also includes a stop in Masca Bay, where you can swim in crystal-clear waters. After your swim, enjoy a delicious meal on board, including:

  • Chicken wings
  • Rice with vegetables (vegetarian-friendly)
  • Bread
  • Fresh fruit
  • Ice-cold drinks

What’s included in this Whale Watching Tour in Tenerife

✔ 3-hour whale watching tour from Los Gigantes Marina
✔ Whale and dolphin watching in the wild
✔ Swim stop in Masca Bay
✔ Coastal cruise along Los Gigantes cliffs
✔ Lunch and drinks included
✔ Authorized Blue Flag boat for responsible whale watching

Practical Information

📍 Departure point: Los Gigantes Marina, Tenerife
⏱ Duration: Approx. 3 hours
🕚 Departure time: 11:00 am
🍽 Meal included

👉 Prefer a shorter (and cheaper) whale watching tour? Check our 2-hour option.

Best Time for a Whale Watching Tour in Tenerife

Any time of day is ideal. The waters between Tenerife and La Gomera host permanent colonies of whales and dolphins, so sightings are highly likely year-round. Although these are wild animals and 100% sightings cannot be guaranteed, the probability is around 90%.

Most commonly observed species:

  • Bottlenose dolphins
  • Spotted dolphins
  • Short-finned pilot whales

Responsible Whale Watching Tour

Our boat carries the Blue Flag certification, awarded only to vessels authorized for whale watching tours. We are also part of the Tenerife Tourism Quality Charter, ensuring a sustainable, safe, and respectful experience for marine life.

Check real-time sea conditions via the local webcam.

👉 Book your whale watching tour in Tenerife now and enjoy a 3-hour adventure with whales, dolphins, swimming, and stunning coastal views! 🐋🌊

The availability of places on the boats for whale watching tour in Tenerife (especially in high season) varies constantly, so until we confirm the reservation via email or telephone (usually in less than 12 hours) we cannot guarantee the realization of activity. If the reservation could not be completed, we would propose an alternative schedule or proceed to refund the amount paid as soon as possible.

You must be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the boat is due to leave.

We advise you to arrive with enough time to find parking around the marina (at certain times of the year it can be difficult to park). Please keep this aspect in mind when planning your day.

HORARIO

Monday 11.00 am
Tuesday 11.00 am
Wednesday 11.00 am
Thursday 11.00 am
Friday 11.00 am
Saturday 11.00 am
Sunday 11.00 am
Booking Based on availability

The whale watching activity in Los Gigantes cannot be canceled during the 48 hours prior to the activity. 100% of it will be charged when the service is already contracted.

In case of canceling your reservation between 72 and 48 hours prior, the management fee will be 50% of the total amount.

In case of canceling your reservation between 7 and 3 days before, the cancellation fee will be 25% of the total amount.

The refund of 100% of the total amount of the whale and dolphin watching reservation will be effective in the following cases:

  •  In case of canceling your reservation more than 7 days in advance.
  •  In cases of bad weather that does not allow us to go aboard.
  •  In the event that the minimum number of 4 passengers is not reached, we will be obliged to cancel the departure and return the amount paid in full.

Related

From: 40,00 € Taxes incl.

For reservations less than 24 hours in advance, please check availability by whatsapp on +34 611 037 947.

  • Adults: 35€
  • Kids (2 –11 years): 17,50€
  • Children under 2 years old FREE
  • Prices include taxes (IGIC)
  • Stripe/PayPal payments include handling fees.
INCLUDE

Return back to the marina sighting Los Gigantes cliffs


Stop in front of Masca bay for a swim


2 drinks per person (water, soft drinks, beer)


Accident insurance