The 4 Gran Canaria Whale Watching Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,537 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41Our pick

Spend 150 minutes aboard a comfortable boat off Gran Canaria, searching for wild dolphins and whales with guides in English, Spanish, or German. Mario and Christian are among the friendly crew members praised for helping passengers spot pods, while the on-board bar, toilets, and open viewing areas make this a practical family outing.

“We liked most of the experience. The only thing we didn't like was the lack of clarity in timing. Based on where you are getting picked up a bus ride of 1.5-2 hours precedes the 2.5 hours boat travel. So, all future travellers, please plan your day accordingly. That being said, it was worth the wait ❤️”

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2.Dolphin and Whales watching cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 508 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Join the Spirit of the Sea from Puerto Rico for a 2.5-hour search for dolphins, whales, and other marine life. Captain Lorenzo and a multilingual crew explain what you see, with glass-bottom viewing, free sodas, optional swimming, selected hotel pickup, and a free return trip if no dolphins appear.

“Beautiful boat trip out into the bay even if you don't see any sea animals. I'm a birder, so I was happy to see Cory's Shearwaters and other birds.”

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3.Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 498 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Sail from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast aboard the two-deck Multiacuatic catamaran. A bilingual guide helps you search for dolphins and whales, with possible sightings of turtles and flying fish. Water and soft drinks are included, while pickup is available from 33 southern resort stops.

“PLUS: +The activity was really nice. We were able to see a few dolphins, flying fish and a turtle. + Free non-alcoholic drinks onboard and possibility to buy beers + 3 hours ride MINUS: - We spent most of the ride looking for dolphins and we only watched them for a few minutes. - We made a stop for swimming (which is great). Unfortunately as it wasn’t mention on the activity description, we didn’t bring swimsuits. - In the description of the activity, it is said that the guides will provide details about the marine life. It didn’t happen at all. No information was given.”

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4.Dolphin and Whale Cruise in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 477 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

From Puerto Rico, Spirit of the Sea takes you along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast to look for dolphins, whales, turtles, and other marine life. The 2.5-hour cruise includes multilingual commentary, a glass-bottom viewing area, free soft drinks, and a rebooking option if no cetaceans appear.

“We saw a whale! It was so beautiful, The crew slowd down the boat and we’ve seen the whale several times. Also we saw a few dolphins and flying fish. Ik was lunch more than we hoped for!”

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