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The 15 most popular dolphin watching tours in Spain. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Luxury eco-yacht whale watching off Los Cristianos with ethical no-chase viewing, a swim stop, and a pass by the Cave of Love.
“A great experience! We were lucky to see whales, dolphins, and even a sea turtle 🐋🐬🐢. The boat was big enough but not too big which we appreciated since we prefer avoiding crowds. The guide was good and spoke both Spanish and English.”
No-chase whale and dolphin safari from Los Cristianos. Ethical 2-hour boat ride with multilingual guides and charity donation for $29.
“We saw a lot of dolphins and whales, the guides explained a lot. It was overall a very calm and slow trip, which we enjoyed. Thanks.”
Benalmádena dolphin watching on a comfortable New Magic catamaran: shaded seating, underwater windows, onboard drinks, and possible open-water swim.
“The thing is you have to be realistic that you may not get to see any dolphins. As we waited to board the boat, the people getting off were complaining that they didn't see any dolphins. We on the other hand were lucky, a whole pod, playfully swimming around our boat. What a great experience.…”
Eco-catamaran whale and dolphin cruise from Costa Adeje with guaranteed sighting reschedule, snacks, drinks, and a swim stop.
“We had such a good time on the boat, the whales were so close to us and lots of them about. The pasta was lovely and refreshing as were the water melons ! The guys always brought drinks if you were on the beds and you were moving as it can be hard to balance…”
Spot pilot whales and dolphins off Los Gigantes, then cool off with a swim in Masca or Juan López on a short 2-hour cruise.
“Very nice stuff and a interesting trip. Recommended”
Morro Jable dolphin and whale watching cruise on the Magic Dolphin, with drinks and a swim stop in Jandia.
“Booked for the 10am sailing. It was a bit windy so was a very bumpy ride but this just made it much more fun! We saw 2 different kinds of dolphins as well as flying fish. We stopped in a little cove for swimming, my partner went in, I did not (nervous in the ocean).…”
Sail Tenerife on the pirate ship Peter Pan for an ethical whale and dolphin cruise, plus a short optional swim near shore.
“The boat trip was excellent because we managed to see a number of Pilot Whales up close , including a mother and baby right next to the boat. There was a chance to go fits swim for five minutes after the watching , which the crew supervised strictly; they insisted that you didn't swim too…”
Sail the Viking-style Ragnarok from Los Cristianos for a 2-hour whale and dolphin watch around Tenerife and La Gomera.
“Absolutely amazing experience! The Viking boat cruise in Tenerife was simply perfect. The views were breathtaking from start to finish, and seeing whales in their natural habitat was truly unforgettable. The crew was extremely friendly, welcoming and professional, which made the whole trip even more enjoyable. Everything was well organized, the atmosphere on board was…”
3-hour luxury yacht cruise off Southern Tenerife to spot dolphins, pilot whales, turtles and birds, with drinks, snacks and snorkel time.
“A great trip. Maxi, our skipper, was fantastic. Very informative, couldn’t do enough for us- a very enjoyable 3 hours”
Cruise Tenerife waters on a small catamaran for pilot whale and dolphin watching, with hotel transfer, snacks, tapas, and drinks.
“Great day on the boat- not too crowded and friendly staff. We saw lots of pilot whales close up which was what we hoped for. Nice lunch and swim too.”
Dolphin watching cruise in Mallorca from Paguera area on a glass-bottom boat, with a swim option, guides, sangria, and lots of chances to spot dolphins.
“We saw a family of dolphins and it was the most amazing experience! The boat was lonely, the guide was excellent (and very funny) and we got to swim in the sea which was an added bonus.”
Gran Canaria dolphin and whale watching cruise with close-up dolphins, possible whales, a cash bar, and a 150-minute boat search in the Canaries.
“Amazing staff. Boat was clean and secure and the crew behaved amazingly. Great experience and highly recommended for kids and not so kids too.”
2.5-hour Spirit of the Sea cruise from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria. Guided dolphin spotting with glass-bottom views.
“The overall experience was lovely! From hotel pick-up to the tour. Transportation was on time and prompt. The staff and the guides were very professional and I appreciate that they respected the animals habitat. I highly recommend this tour!”
3-hour sunrise or afternoon dolphin cruise from Alcudia or Can Picafort: sea caves, Cabo Formentor views, and a swim at Es Coll Baix.
“AMAZING, can’t describe in words. The guide was the best🤩 totally worth it. Nice views, stopped for a swimming at a lovely beach. Prepare to get wet and enjoy!!”
Two-hour Lanzarote sunset catamaran with transfers, mojito and snacks, plus a wild dolphin watch off Puerto del Carmen.
“Amazing !! We saw dolphins and I met some beautiful people too!!”
