The 15 Whale Watching Trips with Food and Drink That Earn Their Price

1.Costa Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Cruise with Food and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,604 reviews · 3 hours · from $46Our pick

Set out from Puerto Colon on the red Maxicat catamaran for three hours of whale and dolphin watching, a Canarian-style rice lunch, unlimited drinks, and a swim stop at Diego Hernandez Bay. English and Spanish guides explain the wildlife, while optional hotel pickup makes this an easy Costa Adeje outing.

“The cruise was beautiful, the view, the staff on board, the food… oh I love the sangria!!! It was an awesome experience for me. I would love to come back again when I can swim!!!😂😂😂😂”

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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.Tenerife: Sailboat Tour Whale Watching Food and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 652 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Join Salvador and the Roulette Charters crew for a three-hour sail from Puerto Colón. With only 10 passengers, you can watch pilot whales and dolphins from a quiet 12-meter sailboat, swim and snorkel in a sheltered bay, and enjoy sandwiches, cake, snacks, and drinks.

“Salvador was an excellent captain and very knowledgeable. Great time on the boat”

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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.Watching and Listening Whales visiting Los Gigantes&Masca. Food&drinks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $68

Join White Tenerife at Marina Puerto Colón for a five-hour catamaran cruise along Tenerife’s south coast. Watch for pilot whales and dolphins, see Los Gigantes, swim in Masca Bay, and enjoy paella, fruit, beer, wine, water, and soft drinks aboard.

“Had a great 5 hour trip from Costa Adeje to Los Gigantes, with plenty of time for dolphin and whale watching. We saw lots of dolphins and pilot whales, which was the highlight of the trip. The crew and provided lunch was great, they made sure everyone was comfortable and safe. All in all 5 star experience!”

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6.Tour with Whale and Dolphin Watching plus food included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

Sail from Puerto Colón along southern Tenerife’s protected coast aboard an eco-friendly MAXICAT catamaran. Watch for bottlenose and common dolphins, pilot whales, Cory’s shearwaters, and ospreys, then stop at Diego Hernández Bay for a swim, local food, and drinks.

“The captain and team were amazing. Informative, polite, professional and very good with the children that were abroad!! Cannot rate this experience with one bad point. Well worth the money.”

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7.Hermanus Land based Whale Tour with Dave de Beer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $80

Join Dave de Beer for a private 2.5-hour whale experience in Hermanus. Start at the Whale House Museum, then walk the cliff path above Walker Bay, learning how to spot southern right whales, read their behavior, and choose the best viewing points without boarding a boat.

“We had a brilliant morning with Dave who is extremely knowledgeable and very personable. Highly recommended.”

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8.Los Cabos Whale Watching & Snorkel Adventure with Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas with a private crew, photograph the Arch, search for whales, then use the snorkeling gear, paddle board, and floating mat. Your package includes ceviche, fajitas, guacamole, beer, margaritas, tequila, soda, and water. The crew may include Captain Arturo and deckhand Nadia, depending on the boat assigned.

“Having gone on multiple excursions and having those excursions touted as experiences of a lifetime, 80% of them fall flat on their face. This excursion was greatly underestimated and hands down was the best excursion we have ever experienced on a cruise. From the moment our group of 12 stepped on the boat, we felt safe, important, catered to, and respected by the three man crew that gave us the ultimate level of service. Going whale watching is never a guarantee, but within 15 minutes of being on the boat, we sighted our first whale and were fortunate enough to see at least a dozen more. We were then taken…”

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9.Hermanus Whale Watching and Wine Tasting Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $300

Leave Cape Town at 5:30 a.m. with a private guide such as Jean for a full day of whale watching, coastal scenery, wine tasting, lunch, and African penguins. The tour includes hotel transport, a three-hour boat trip, bottled water, and Stony Point entry, while lunch and wine tasting cost extra.

“Today was absolutely fantastic with whale watching and wine tasting in Hermanus! It was my first ever time to see whales! We arrived in Hermanus well in time and we drove alongside the cliffs path in Hermanus where many people werRead more”

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10.The Orcas Project Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $28Best value

At Doe Bay Wine Company in Eastsound, Cole or another host leads you through four Orcas Project wines, explaining the vineyards, winemakers, and Orcas Island artists behind each label. Add the cheese board, ask questions, and allow about 30 minutes for this small-group tasting.

“Everyone was incredible and kind! Wine was excellent and the whole town is so welcoming. This is a must see to get the feeling of the entire community.”

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11.Cape Agulhas, Hermanus whales & Wine Tasting Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $264

From Cape Town, travel to Africa’s southernmost point, spot penguins at Stony Point, search for seasonal whales in Hermanus, and taste Stellenbosch wine. Roland and other English or French-speaking guides lead the 10-hour trip, with hotel pickup, transport, fuel, water, and penguin entry included.

“We enjoyed the day very much! Roland was knowledgeable, told us many facts other guides didn’t before, and was attentive to the guests’ needs. We appreciated Roland’s flexibility and client service orientation. Thank you very much for the wonderful day!”

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12.Maui: Kaanapali Whale Watching Boat with Open Bar and Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $167

Set sail from Ka'anapali Beach at 12:30 PM for 2.5 hours of humpback whale watching aboard a 35-person Teralani catamaran. Enjoy gourmet pupus, an open bar, and crew commentary from experienced sailors such as Captain Matt, Gavin, or Mario.

“Tolle Tour auf großem Katamaran. Viele Wale gesichtet und das Glück gehabt, eine so große Besonderheit zu sehen, dass das Foto gleich ans maritime Institut ging.”

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13.Hermanus Whale Watching and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $235

Leave Cape Town at 6:30 a.m. for Hermanus, where Dave de Beer leads a four-hour whale-focused outing before time at the waterfront and Benguela Cove Wine Estate. Expect coastal views, possible boat whale watching, local wine tastings, and private pickup and drop-off.

“Our family of 10 had an unforgettable day with TOS Travel and Tours! The scenic drive along the Cape Whale Coast set the stage for an incredible experience. In Hermanus, we boarded a comfortable boat and were mesmerized by Southern Read more”

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14.Tenerife : Whales and Dolphins with Food and Bath in Los Gigantes

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $66

Sail from Puerto Colón toward Los Gigantes with a professional crew searching for whales and dolphins. Stop for a swim near Masca Bay or the cliffs, then eat rice, chicken, meatballs, salad, bread, and banana with drinks before returning along Tenerife’s southwest coast.

“2/5 because although there is deception about the performance, we saw a family of whales and dolphins.”

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15.Cape Agulhas, Hermanus Whale Watching, Penguins and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $193

Start with Cape Town hotel pickup and travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Cape Agulhas, Africa’s southernmost point. Visit Hermanus, choose penguins or Stellenbosch wine tasting, and return along Clarence Drive with guide Roland or another African Macaw DMC driver-guide.

“Roland was absolutely fantastic! His historical knowledge of the region and the sites we visited were amazing. It was like traveling around the area with a relative or an old friend. I highly recommend his guide services.”

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