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The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular tenerife 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.
“Very nice, Ines is lovely and very welcoming! We saw some dolphins and turtles, highlight of the trip !”
Book a one-day entry ticket to Loro Parque in Tenerife, with access to top animal habitats and Orca Ocean shows.
“We had a lovely time, spent the entire day there and could’ve stayed longer!”
Eco-catamaran whale and dolphin cruise from Costa Adeje with guaranteed sighting reschedule, snacks, drinks, and a swim stop.
“Best tour ever! Super crew, saw so many whales up close, no chasing and quiet boat to not scare them. Free drinks and lots of space! Really knowledgeable and friendly crew onboard. We loved the whole experience and would do it again - 100% recommend! :)”
7-hour Teide day trip with hotel pickup, round-trip cable car tickets to 3,555 m, and self-paced trails plus Teide Legend audio.
“Everything was great. Unfortunately, because of the wind, we didn't get a chance for a ride on cable car, but still - I'm absolutely happy!”
Sail from Puerto Colón to spot pilot whales on Tenerife, with free drinks and an optional Playa Espagueti snorkeling stop for $41.
“Amazing experience from start to finish. The crew were friendly and welcoming, and the boat wasn’t overcrowded which made it even more enjoyable. The guide was very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting information throughout the trip. We were lucky to see pilot whales and dolphins swimming close to the boat, even jumping in front…”
Sail Tenerife on the pirate ship Peter Pan for an ethical whale and dolphin cruise, plus a short optional swim near shore.
“well worth it this trip. enjoyable couple of hours.”
Paddle Tenerife’s marine reserve from Los Cristianos, spot dolphins and sea turtles, then snorkel a sea-only cave spot with an expert guide.
“Jose, our guide was great. He knew exactly where to the turtles would be! Thanks so much for an unforgettable experience”
3-hour luxury yacht cruise off Southern Tenerife to spot dolphins, pilot whales, turtles and birds, with drinks, snacks and snorkel time.
“Our skipper Guy was - well, a great Guy. He was fun, informative, and took great care of the passengers. My husband got sick and Guy took us back early so that we could get to a pharmacy. Another lady was sea sick and he helped her. We saw turtles and pilot whales and went…”
From South Tenerife, enjoy Loro Parque with hotel transfers, skip-the-line entry, Planet Penguin, Orca Ocean, and Katandra TreeTops.
“The sea lions are very funny. The whales seemed happy enough. The lions look miserable.”
Teide sunset above the sea of clouds and night-sky stargazing with telescopes, lasers, and a Canarian dinner from Los Cristianos.
“An excellent trip. Obligatory hotel pickups then onto Mt Tiede. Do not worry if you think it’s too cloudy as you’re about to go through the clouds and see a wonderful view of “Life above the clouds!” Wonderful views looking back down with a carpet of clouds beneath you! Onto the restaurant for a nice…”
Spot whales or dolphins near Los Gigantes, then swim in Masca Bay under towering cliffs on a 2-hour speedboat tour with a drink.
“The tour was great, even though the conditions on that day weren't good, we still got to see a large group of dolphins. The guide and captain were very nice. Although I don't recommend the tour if you get seasick easily.”
Ride the yellow Sub Fun Cinco in southern Tenerife. Panoramic windows, 30m seabed seating, sting rays, and free bus transfer for families.
“Genuinely one of the best experience I have ever had, it was so beautiful seeing a whole new world under the sea! I saw String Rays, starfish and lots of other fish- it was magical! Well organised and easy to get to via taxi. Audio through headphones was informative and interesting. Absolutely unforgettable experience, I…”
Eco whale watching from Costa Adeje on a small RIB in Teno-Rasca Marine Protected Area, with biologist-led commentary, hydrophone, and free photos.
“We were very lucky to see pilot whales and dolphins very near. Very knowledgeable captain (Ion) made the experience excellent, learnt loads about the wildlife and the island. Very easy to book/arrive etc and was much less invasive to the wildlife than the big loud boats. Thanks so much!”
Two hours off Puerto Colón on Tenerife. Spot pilot whales and dolphins from deck and 16 underwater windows on a Royal Delfin catamaran cruise.
“The Boarding was super easy, the Route perfect and the guides very knowledgeable. we saw pilot whales, dolphins and even a sea turtle.”
3-hour sailboat cruise from Los Gigantes, Tenerife. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles, plus a swim and snorkel stop.
“We had a brilliant time. The crew were friendly, knowledgable and kind, the boat was really nice, spotlessly clean and comfortable, and of course the pilot whales were amazing to watch in the wild! We had fresh fruit, drinks and very tasty sandwiches made for us (including a gluten free one), and got to swim…”
