Spain · DOLPHIN WATCHING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 dolphin trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Sail from Los Cristianos aboard Travelin Lady, a purpose-built eco-yacht with low emissions and a steady hull. Guides such as Ines explain whales, dolphins, and turtles in four languages. You’ll visit the Cave of Love and may swim or snorkel before returning to port.
“It was great! We saw a group of dolphins and pilot whales, amazing!”
Sail from Puerto Los Cristianos for two hours aboard the Bahriyeli, a licensed ketch with multilingual certified guides and a strict no-chase policy. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other sea life while part of your ticket supports marine conservation. Swimming is not included.
“Beautiful experience. We saw dolphins and sea turtles. Unfortunately we didn’t see the whales but it can happen”
Join Costasol Cruceros aboard the New Magic for a 100-minute catamaran trip from Benalmádena. Your captain and crew search for dolphins along the Costa del Sol, while you enjoy shaded seating, music, bar service, underwater viewing windows, and a possible summer swim.
“We absolutely loved this trip!! The captain knew exactly where the dolphins were and ensured that we had lots of time to see them. I would recommend sitting at the front of the boat as we had the best view! Would book again next time we come! Highly recommended”
Cruise from Costa Adeje into the Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary on a quiet, fuel-efficient catamaran. The English and Spanish crew, including captains Carlos and Miguel, look for pilot whales and dolphins, play underwater sounds, serve snacks and drinks, and stop for a swim. Choose three or five hours.
“Highly recommend this activity. The crew looked after us tremendously and even got to see whales! A lovely swim after before heading back. Thank you everyone.”
Join Flipper Uno at Los Gigantes Port for a two-hour cruise through the Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary. Look for pilot whales and dolphins, hear local facts from the crew, admire Masca and Los Gigantes cliffs, then swim in Juan LĂłpez, Masca, or another sheltered bay.
“Absolutely brilliant and the stopped to have plenty of em time to see the whales hammer head shark great experience and finished off with a cold beer and a swim”
Cruise from Morro Jable aboard the modern Magic Dolphin, with guides speaking English, Spanish, and German. Search for wild dolphins, pilot whales, turtles, and flying fish, then stop for a swim near Jandia. Drinks, a toilet, and optional resort pickup are included.
“It was amazing! Carolina our tour guide made us all welcome and was a great vibe for the trip. It is uncertain whether you will see dolphins or whales so we were so lucky to see striped dolphins ❤️ overall an amazing experience, definitely recommend to everyone”
From Morro Jable, you’ll ride a high-speed boat along Fuerteventura’s south coast with guides such as Mauricio, Cesar, and Cristina. Look for dolphins and pilot whales, then stop for 30 minutes of snorkeling and a cold drink. Hotel pickup and return transport from the south are included.
“Amazing. Dolphins are beautiful and the captain made experience even better.”
Cruise Southern Tenerife aboard a small yacht with up to 11 people, guided in English, French, German, or Spanish. Watch for pilot whales and dolphins, stop to snorkel in a quiet bay, and enjoy sandwiches, fruit, beer, wine, champagne, soft drinks, and water.
“Real nice tour, our captain/guide (Max) was great. Dolphins and whales were really close to viat!”
Sail from Puerto ColĂłn on a three-hour Monte Cristo Catamaran cruise. Your crew searches for pilot whales and dolphins, serves tapas, beer, soft drinks, and champagne, then stops for swimming and snorkeling. Pickup is available from hotels in southern Tenerife, with space for no more than 24 people.
“There was a small mix up with the pick up but it was promptly corrected. We had the rare opportunity to see hundreds of dolphins who were extremely active. Then we wandered a little further and got to see pilot whales. It was so amazing. The staff and the boat were all great. I would definitely repeat this trip.”
Set out from Puerto Rico aboard Spirit of the Sea, a 97-person catamaran with a glass-bottom viewing area. Your multilingual crew searches for dolphins, whales, turtles, and other cetaceans along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast, with return transport and a free second trip if no cetaceans appear.
“staff were lovely saw dolphins, glass bottom boat was not what I expected as you had to go below deck to be able to see the glass bottom, which I was led to believe was tiny cramped and very hot, I am disabled so couldn't get down the very steep narrow steps. lots of people also jumping up blocking your view when you did spot the dolphins. but managed to catch a glimpse of two. won't do it again”
Join a two-hour Lineas Romero catamaran cruise from Puerto del Carmen with sunset views, finger foods, and a welcome mojito plus one drink. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian on request. Dolphins are possible, not promised.
“Thank you 🤩 I saw dolphins and nice sunset. Recommend to go and get some new experience.”
Join the 23-meter Bahriyeli, a traditional two-mast Turkish gulet, for a two-hour sail from Los Cristianos. Certified marine-life guides explain pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, seabirds, and other species while the crew follows a strict no-chase policy and supports ocean conservation.
“Fun experience. Dress appropriately for different weather conditions (hot, cold wind, splashes of water), Plan to be at the pier well ahead of time as parking is very very difficult.”
Sail from Puerto Colón with the Royal Delfin catamaran, watching for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other sea life. Anja and the multilingual crew explain Tenerife’s waters in English, Spanish, German, and French. The boat has 16 underwater windows, open decks, shaded seating, and a small bar.
“The guides were excellent, very up eat, knowledgeable and actual polyglots - they eere speaking many languages seemingly very fluently. The tour itself was very nice, as it provided both a view to the island and sea and also the sealife. Best part is the underwater viewing area, where we could see the whales.”
Set out from Port d’Alcudia for a sunrise or afternoon cruise to dolphin waters near Cabo Formentor. Guides such as Pepe, César, Andy, Carlos, and Joshua lead the trip in English or Spanish, with sea caves and a swim at Es Coll Baix. Hotel pickup from Can Picafort is optional.
“It was absolutely AMAZAING! There was lots of dolphins, we were all amazed. Totally recommend it”
Leave Puerto de Alcúdia before sunrise for a three-hour catamaran trip along Mallorca’s north coast. Watch for wild dolphins, see the sky brighten over the sea, and enjoy a small breakfast on the return journey. Bring a warm layer, sunscreen, and a camera.
“Sunrise and dolphin watching tour, brilliant, got to see lots of dolphins and seeing them in their natural environment and the sun rising was magical. would highly recommend this tour! A nice breakfast provided to eat on the way back.”
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