The 5 Best Catamaran Whale Watching in Tenerife

1.Costa Adeje: Whale Watching Catamaran Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,653 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $41Our pick

Sail from Puerto Colon with guides such as Lucy, Dani, and Tony to find resident pilot whales and dolphins near Tenerife’s southwest coast. Choose two hours for wildlife viewing or three hours for a Playa Espagueti swim and snorkel stop. Drinks are included, and sightings are guaranteed.

“Fantastic trip. Lucy and the team were amazing and we saw bottle nosed dolphins and pilot whales. Thoroughly recommend this trip to anyone”

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2.Whale watching and listening Eco-Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,447 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Sail from Puerto Colón with White Tenerife for about three hours along Tenerife’s south coast. The multilingual crew, including captains Angel and Victor, searches for whales and dolphins, uses an underwater microphone to hear pilot whales, then stops for swimming, snorkeling, sandwiches, and drinks.

“Beautiful excursion, friendly crew and well adapted boat. We were able to observe 2 species of dolphins and turtles. Swimming at anchor.Auto-translated”

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3.Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer, Buffet by MC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 550 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Sail from Puerto Colón with Monte Cristo Catamaran for three hours of whale and dolphin watching, swimming, tapas, and drinks. Expect an English-speaking crew, a maximum of 24 people, shaded seating, and possible hotel pickup in southern Tenerife. Crew members include Laura, Daniela, Michel, Miguel, and captain Andrea.

“The crew was wonderful! They did an amazing job with the drinks, food, and even giving us insight to the animals we were seeing. It was so beautiful and fun, would do it again.”

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4.Whale Watching and Listening Eco Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Set out from Costa Adeje with White Tenerife for a five-hour catamaran cruise led by a skipper and two sailors. Look for pilot whales and dolphins, listen for marine sounds, stop near Los Gigantes or Masca Bay to swim, and enjoy lunch, fruit, wine, beer, soft drinks, and island views.

“Fantástico todo. El viaje espectacular y totalmente recomendable. Y la tripulación de 10!!! Carlos, Miguel y Nacho consiguieron con ese viaje, que tengamos gana de repetir en breve. Nos encantó ❤️”

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5.Tenerife Whales and Dolphins Watching Experience in Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 474 reviews · from $68

From Puerto Colón, White Tenerife takes you about three miles offshore to look for whales and dolphins, then anchors in a coastal cove for swimming and snorkeling. Alex and Stephan are among the crew members praised for clear explanations and care for marine life. The three-hour trip includes sandwiches, beer, water, and soft drinks.

“Great experience. Small groups of 8, which is what we wanted, other catamarans looked packed. We saw whales and sea turtles, which were amazing. A selection of drinks and nibbles were on board. Highly recommend.”

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