Whale and dolphin watching
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Meeting point
- Los Cristianos harbour, pontoon 3, opposite the ferry terminalView on map
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Languages
- Spanish and English
- Confirmation
- Instant
Description
Around 400 short-finned pilot whales live between Tenerife and La Gomera all year round, together with bottlenose and spotted dolphins. It is one of the most reliable areas in Europe to see them, and we do it calmly and respectfully.
We leave Los Cristianos on a boat with an upper deck and a guide who explains which animals appear, how they behave and how to avoid disturbing them. We always keep the distance and speed the whale watching rules require.
The trip includes a swim stop if the sea allows it, and a drink on board. If we do not see any cetaceans, we offer you the same trip again another day at no cost.
Highlights
- Pilot whales and dolphins all year
- A guide who explains every sighting
- Boat with a responsible whale watching licence
- If we see no cetaceans, you repeat for free
Included
Included
- Bilingual guide in Spanish and English
- One drink and fruit
- Swim stop with snorkelling (if the sea allows it)
Not included
- Hotel pickup
- Food
Bring: A hat and sunglasses, something warm for the deck, seasickness tablets if you need them.
Meeting point
Los Cristianos harbour, pontoon 3, opposite the ferry terminal
28°03′N 16°43′W
Before you go
Accessibility
- Strollers: Yes
- Reduced mobility: Yes
Not recommended for
- People prone to severe seasickness
- Women in their seventh month of pregnancy or later
Important information
Sightings cannot be guaranteed because the animals are free, but in this area we see them on more than 95 % of trips.
If your plans change
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.
If the operator cancels, the amount paid is refunded. All conditions
Frequently asked questions
Do you guarantee we will see cetaceans?
It cannot be guaranteed with wild animals, but if we see none you can repeat the trip another day at no cost.
Is it safe for children?
Yes. All children wear a life jacket on board and the deck has railings. Babies are free.
Can I swim with the animals?
No. It is forbidden by regulation and for their wellbeing. The swim happens in a cove, away from them.
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