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.
Review of Tenerife’s 90-minute eco-yacht whale and dolphin tour, with ethical wildlife watching, the Cave of Love, and a swim stop.
“It was great! We saw a group of dolphins and pilot whales, amazing!”
Review of the $29 Los Cristianos no-chase whale safari, with pilot whales, dolphins, expert guides, boat details, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Beautiful experience. We saw dolphins and sea turtles. Unfortunately we didn’t see the whales but it can happen”
Cruise Costa del Sol from Benalmádena, spot dolphins, enjoy coastal views, and swim in open water when summer conditions allow.
“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”
Review of White Tenerife’s eco catamaran cruise from Costa Adeje, with whale and dolphin sightings, swimming, snacks, drinks, and Los Gigantes views.
“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.”
Cruise from Los Gigantes to spot pilot whales and dolphins, admire Masca cliffs, enjoy a drink, and swim in a clear coastal 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”
Search for dolphins and whales off Fuerteventura, enjoy cold drinks, then swim in Jandia on this friendly two-hour Morro Jable cruise.
“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”
Ride a fast boat from Morro Jable, search for dolphins and whales, snorkel for 30 minutes, and enjoy Fuerteventura’s coast.
“Amazing. Dolphins are beautiful and the captain made experience even better.”
Review of Tenerife’s small yacht cruise for whales, dolphins, turtles, swimming, snacks, drinks, and personal guiding.
“Real nice tour, our captain/guide (Max) was great. Dolphins and whales were really close to viat!”
Watch pilot whales and dolphins from a small Tenerife catamaran, with hotel transfers, tapas, drinks, swimming, and coastal views included.
“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.”
Watch dolphins and whales from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, aboard the glass-bottom Spirit of the Sea with transfers and a sighting guarantee.
“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”
Cruise from Puerto del Carmen at sunset, scan for wild dolphins, enjoy snacks and a drink, and return by included hotel-area transfer.
“Thank you 🤩 I saw dolphins and nice sunset. Recommend to go and get some new experience.”
Sail Tenerife’s coast on a no-chase whale and dolphin tour aboard a Turkish gulet, with Mount Teide views and marine-life guides.
“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.”
See pilot whales and dolphins off Tenerife on a two-hour catamaran cruise with underwater windows, multilingual guides, and strong value.
“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.”
Watch wild dolphins, explore sea caves, and swim at Es Coll Baix on a fast three-hour cruise from Alcudia or Can Picafort.
“It was absolutely AMAZAING! There was lots of dolphins, we were all amazed. Totally recommend it”
Watch Mallorca dolphins in the wild at sunrise on a three-hour Alcudia catamaran tour with breakfast, coastal views, and free rebooking.
“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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