5 Luxury Whale Watching in Tenerife to Build a Morning Around

1.Tenerife: Whales and Snorkeling Tour on a Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 443 reviews · 3 hours · from $101Our pick

Join Michael and the Royal Ocean crew for a three-hour yacht trip from Marina del Sur. Look for pilot whales and dolphins, enjoy Spanish tapas and unlimited drinks, then swim or snorkel in a sheltered bay. The yacht carries up to 10 people, with pickup available from Costa Adeje.

“We had such a great time. The 4 hour tour was allowing us to see de whales as well jumping off the boat and swimming. Our guide Michael was so nice and fun. Highly recommended.”

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2.Luxury Opera 60 Whale & Dolphin Watching Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $96Top rated

Cruise from Puerto Colón aboard the 60-foot Opera 60, a spacious 15-person RIB with two engines, seating, sunbeds, toilet, showers, snacks, drinks, and snorkeling gear. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds, then stop in a bay for swimming and lunch.

“Amazing experience and the hosts where sublime!! We saw dolfins, whales and turtles. Highly recommended! Don't forget your swimming gear!”

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3.Whales and Dolphins excursion on a Luxury Yacht in Canary Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $104

Set out from Las Galletas aboard Royal Ocean’s small yacht with a two-person crew, often including Michael. Search for pilot whales and dolphins, cruise beneath views of Teide, then stop for swimming, snorkeling, tapas, lunch, and drinks. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“The crew was friendly and the boat was a lot of fun. The food and drinks were great. I definitely recommend”

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4.Premium All Inclusive Whale & Dolphin Watching Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $21Best value

Join a small boat from Puerto Colón for about three hours along Tenerife’s southern coast. Skippers such as Juan and Marie look for resident whales and dolphins, explain the marine life, and provide snacks, drinks, snorkeling gear, and a swim stop for up to 10 passengers.

“This was the best whale watching experience we've ever done! Thank you to Juan and Marie for such a great time. We will definitely be back.”

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5.Tenerife: Luxury Private Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 3 - 6 hours

You’ll cruise from Puerto Colon aboard a private yacht for 3 or 6 hours, with space for up to 11 people. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles, then stop in a quiet bay for swimming, snorkeling, snacks, cava, beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“We had a private boat trip for 11 of us and it was amazing , the captain was fabulous let us play our own music. There was snacks and drinks included and to top it al off to got to see some whales and also have some swim time. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back. Thank you”

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