Whale Watching · & SNORKELING TRIPS

The 15 Best Whale Watching and Snorkelling Trips

24 tours  ·  from $55 a head

A morning looking for whales and an afternoon in a bay, on one ticket. The 15 below are the combined trips that give real water time rather than a token ten minutes, priced with the kit that comes included.

From Morro Jable: Dolphin and Whale Watching and Snorkelling - What the speedboat ride feels like
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From Morro Jable: Dolphin and Whale Watching and Snorkelling

1.Morro Jable: Dolphin and Whale Watching and Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,687 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $61Our pick

Join guides such as Maurizio, Cesar, or Cristina at Morro Jable for a fast Atlantic cruise, marine-life search, and 30-minute snorkel stop. Expect music, sea spray, and expert spotting, but no guaranteed dolphin or whale sightings. South-island transfers and equipment are included.

“Cannot recommend this activity enough our guide was outstanding great comedy throughout the tour with good knowledge of the animals we saw we had our 5 year old daughter with us and he made an incredible fuss over her allowing her the steer the boat amongst other things”

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La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos - Looking for whale sharks in their feeding area
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La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos

2.La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,066 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $259Top rated

Ride from Los Cabos to La Paz, board a panga, and snorkel beside migrating whale sharks with guides such as Mario and Joe. Your $259 includes hotel transport, wetsuit, gear, drinks, and Baja-style fish tacos. Plan for an early, active day and possible weather or wildlife cancellations.

“Should be aware there is a good chance this will be canceled due to low whale shark activity. We had the misfortune of being up for a 6am pick up, register and wait in Cabo marina for an hour to find out it was canceled. Still haven't received my refund. Not ideal 😕”

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2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour - The ride itself: thrilling, wet, and sometimes rough
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2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour

3.2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 940 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

Join a small speedboat from Morro Jable for roughly two hours of dolphin and whale watching, wave rides, and a 30-minute snorkeling stop. Guides including Maurizio keep the outing lively, with hotel pickup, equipment, and a cold drink included. Expect spray, bare feet, and an exciting ride.

“Fantastic crew very happy friendly so much fun! You have to keep your eyes peeled my daughter spotted the Turtles! Saw family of Dolphins just amazing experience!!! Thank you so much”

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Tenerife: Sailboat Tour Whale Watching Food and Snorkeling - What the three-hour route feels like
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Tenerife: Sailboat Tour Whale Watching Food and Snorkeling

4.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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Whale Shark snorkeling tour in a reduced group with local marine biologist - What the boat ride and briefing are like
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Whale Shark snorkeling tour in a reduced group with local marine biologist

5.Whale Shark snorkeling tour in a reduced group with local marine biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Meet in central La Paz for a roughly three-hour whale shark trip with no more than eight people. A marine biologist such as Angel, Carla, or Karen explains the rules, then guides small groups through several surface swims. Wetsuits, gear, refreshments, permits, insurance, and GoPro footage are included.

“Angel was a fantastic guide, providing us with a fantastic encounter with the whale sharks. Alejandro was a great captain, putting is in perfect position for multiple chances to see the whale sharks. It was a once in a lifetime experience, an absolute must do!”

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Tenerife: Whales and Snorkeling Tour on a Luxury Yacht - Meeting the crew at Marina del Sur
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Tenerife: Whales and Snorkeling Tour on a Luxury Yacht

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

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

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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Fijian Islands and Snorkel Full-Day Whales Tale Cruise including Beach BBQ Lunch - Arriving at the Uninhabited Island
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Fijian Islands and Snorkel Full-Day Whales Tale Cruise including Beach BBQ Lunch

7.Fijian Islands and Snorkel Full-Day Whales Tale Cruise including Beach BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 408 reviews · from $117

Join the crew aboard the 100-foot Whale’s Tale for a seven-hour sail from Nadi to a private island in the Mamanuca group. Enjoy a champagne-style breakfast, snorkeling, swimming, a beach BBQ, complimentary drinks, and music on the return trip. Pickup is offered from selected hotels in Nadi, the Coral Coast, and Lautoka.

“This was so incredible. The crew were so nice, the island is paradise & the food was delicious. I would do this everyday if i could!”

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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling - The 2:00 AM pickup and the road to Oslob
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

8.Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 343 reviews · 10 hours · from $106

Leave Cebu around 2:00 to 3:00 AM for Oslob’s whale shark encounter, Tumalog Falls, and Moalboal’s sardine run and turtle snorkeling. Breakfast, lunch, gear, entrance fees, and hotel transfers are included. Private tours make good sense for groups of four or more.

“The best tour guide ever. Rudeal Yab is kind, patient and went out of his way for us. We did the whale shark, Waterfall and sardine run tour he was on time to pick us up at 2 am and we were dropped off at 8:30 pm.. he was happy for us to take our time and guided us where we needed to go throughout the day. He’s a great communicator and was quick to respond when I messaged him on WhatsApp. I highly recommend Rudeal for your Philippines excursions.”

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Kayak & Turtle Town Snorkel(Turtles Guaranteed) + Whale Watching - Paddling the West Maui coast
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Kayak & Turtle Town Snorkel(Turtles Guaranteed) + Whale Watching

9.Kayak & Turtle Town Snorkel(Turtles Guaranteed) + Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Paddle a tandem kayak from Olowalu with a guide such as Payson, Alec, Billy, Gene, or Robbie. Watch for whales, then snorkel at a turtle cleaning station with quality gear, life jackets, and optional photos and video. Groups cap at 10, and turtles are guaranteed or you get a refund.

“The excursion was prematurely canceled due to rough seas. But they calmed down by the time we would have launched. Several other excursions went forward with thier trip.”

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Tenerife Whale Watching and Snorkeling Yacht Trip - The Tenerife coastline from the water
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Tenerife Whale Watching and Snorkeling Yacht Trip

10.Tenerife Whale Watching and Snorkeling Yacht Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 162 reviews · from $62

Sail from Puerto Colón with a crew led by captains such as Dani, Salvatore, or Marco. Spend most of the trip looking for wild pilot whales and dolphins, then stop at Playa del Puertito for swimming, snorkeling, snacks, and a chance to spot turtles.

“It was my mum’s 60’s birthday and it was her dream to see dolphins. Captain and the team were incredible, they made our day truly unforgettable, we saw so many dolphins up close. Huge thank you to Jenny for arranging the cake, it was a such a sweet touch. We had absolutely fantastic time onboard! Captain and chief stew were so attentive, we were offered lunch and drinks, and they made sure everyone were comfortable during the trip. Beautiful, luxurious sailing yacht and can’t recommend enough, would definitely come back again next year! Definitely one of the best captains, he is good in finding dolphins and whales. 5 star experience!!!!!…”

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Whale Watch and Turtles Snorkel - Whale watching with room to move
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Whale Watch and Turtles Snorkel

11.Whale Watch and Turtles Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $138

Spend about 3.5 hours from Maalaea Harbor watching humpback whales, snorkeling Maui reefs, and enjoying a BBQ lunch aboard Pride of Maui. The roomy catamaran carries up to 75 people, offers gear and restrooms, and serves beer, wine, and mai-tais after snorkeling.

“The captain was very competent and had a vast knowledge of whale biology. The all female crew were accommodating and customer service oriented. The food was good and plentiful, as were the drinks. One thing that applies to all tour operators, they want you to arrive 1/2 hour early. We do and then we stand in line for a half hour in the sun waiting to check in. And, you don't need to download the QR coded tickets, as they have a roster with our names printed. I'd suggest getting to check-in 10 minutes prior to departure.”

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South Maui: Whale Watch Kayaking and Snorkel Tour in Kihei - The safety briefing makes kayaking less intimidating
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South Maui: Whale Watch Kayaking and Snorkel Tour in Kihei

12.South Maui: Whale Watch Kayaking and Snorkel Tour in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 93 reviews · 3 hours · from $118

Paddle a sit-on-top kayak from Makena Landing with a guide such as Jake, Kyle, or Madison, watching for humpback whales before snorkeling among turtles, reef fish, and coral. The three-hour tour suits active beginners, with instruction, gear, snacks, water, and juice included.

“Keelan was really nice, helpful and fun. We had a lot of fun in the ocean. Def will recommend him if my friends or family come here to visit.”

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Ultimate 3.5 hour Whale Watch & Snorkel - Key points to know before booking
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Ultimate 3.5 hour Whale Watch & Snorkel

13.Ultimate 3.5 hour Whale Watch & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $195

Set out from Lahaina at 9 a.m. aboard a stable, rescue-style boat for about four hours of whale watching and snorkeling near Lanai or Maui. Captains such as Jill, Kacey, Emma, Sarah, and Lilly share clear wildlife guidance while you look for humpbacks, dolphins, turtles, tropical fish, octopus, and more.

“This was an incredible experience that brought us up close and personal with humpback whales in a way we never expected. The boat does not sit high off of the water so every single guest had a direct view of the whales. We visited in February and got to see baby humpback whales, whale tails emerging as they dove deep, pectoral fin slaps whales use to communicate, and endless spouts. We were even lucky enough to see a full breach! It was beautiful to see these massive animals all around us while surrounded by the gorgeous Maui skyline. At one point, we could hear a whale song through the boat…”

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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour - The 4 a.m. reality and the ride south
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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour

14.Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · from $117

This small-group Cebu day tour links Oslob’s whale sharks and monkey sanctuary with Moalboal’s sardine run and sea turtles. Expect a very early pickup, long road transfers, certified guides, hotel transport, fresh coconut, and free GoPro rental with an underwater photographer when available.

“I went to see the whale sharks, the falls and the monkey. The guide was brilliant and the transport was amazing: while the guide was guiding us, the driver was waiting on the van so at every stop we could be very close to the place we wanted to visit and also we could live the stuff we didn't need”

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Naha:Kerama Island Experience Dive/Snorkeling/Whale Watching - Three explanations before your first underwater session
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Naha:Kerama Island Experience Dive/Snorkeling/Whale Watching

15.Naha:Kerama Island Experience Dive/Snorkeling/Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 71 reviews · from $104

From Naha, you’ll take a speedboat to Kerama National Park for snorkeling at three sites, one beginner scuba session, and, from January 12 through March, whale watching. A small group, hotel pickup, equipment, towels, motion-sickness medicine, and a few underwater photos are included.

“Amazing experience! On this day we went snorkelling in two different spots + one introductory dive! The staff picked us up at our hotel. They were skilled and friendly. They made also a bunch of photos, so we can remember this experience!”

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