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Whale watching in Tenerife: six boats compared

  • 6cruises compared
  • €27lowest price
  • 1 h 30 min to 5 htime on the water
  • 5boarding points

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Dolphin and whale watching boat tour from Los Cristianos

1 h 30 min · from €27.90 · 9.2/10 (935)

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Updated 29 October 2026

Which one, depending on what you want

Cruises in Tenerife side by side

The six trips on this page all focus on the south of the island. Three leave from Los Cristianos port, one from Las Galletas, and two are five-hour schooner trips with hotel pickup, one in the south and one in the north. They differ a lot in length, from 90 minutes to about five hours of sailing with lunch.

Prices are the starting price per adult, checked on 29/10/2026. The listings warn that sightings are unpredictable and depend on weather and the breeding season of each species, so no trip can promise to find cetaceans.

Boat trips in Tenerife compared by type, duration, boat, food, price and rating
CruiseDurationOpen or coveredFoodPriceRating
Dolphin and whale watching boat tour from Los CristianosSightseeingOur pick 1 h 30 min Not stated No food from €27.90 9.2/10 (935)
Schooner cruise with dolphin and whale watchingSightseeing 2 h Not stated No food from €27 9.2/10 (239)
Schooner whale watching with lunch from Puerto de la CruzLunch cruise 5 h Not stated Lunch from €65 8.8/10 (235)
Whale and dolphin watching from Las Galletas with lunch and snorkellingSightseeing 3 h 30 min Not stated Drinks or snacks from €63 9.7/10 (85)
Schooner whale watching with lunch from Los CristianosLunch cruise 5 h Not stated Lunch from €61 8.5/10 (71)
Viking boat ride with dolphin and whale watchingSightseeing 2 h Not stated No food from €28 8.1/10 (37)

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Sightseeing · DayOur pick

Dolphin and whale watching boat tour from Los Cristianos

A boat trip of about 90 minutes along the south coast of Tenerife to look for dolphins and whales, with a 15-minute stop at the Cueva del Amor for a swim.

from €27.90

9.2/10 from 935 reviews on Civitatis

  • 1 h 30 min
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Los Cristianos fishermen's dock
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsAnyone who wants a short, simple outing: it takes about 90 minutes and has the most reviews on this page, rated 9.2 from 935.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want lunch on board or hotel pickup, as the listing includes neither. It is also not wheelchair accessible. For a half day with food, look at Las Galletas or the five-hour schooners.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Los Cristianos fishermen's dock. Go to the Travelin' Lady stand at the fishermen's dock in Los Cristianos port. The English listing asks you to arrive 15 minutes early. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing mentions a boat without giving its type or capacity.
Commentary
An English-speaking guide is included and shares facts about the species and the sea birds. The listing does not say whether there is an audio guide.
Included
  • Boat ride
  • English-speaking guide
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Later cancellations, late arrival and no-shows are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Schooner cruise with dolphin and whale watching

A two-hour cruise on a pirate-style schooner along southern Tenerife, with a swim stop and mineral water on board.

from €27

9.2/10 from 239 reviews on Civitatis

  • 2 h
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Los Cristianos port, excursion pier zone A
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before

Who it suitsAnyone who wants a two-hour schooner with a swim stop, and a view of Mount Teide in the distance on a clear day. Rated 9.2 from 239 reviews.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you may need to cancel late, as the cut-off is 48 hours. It is also not wheelchair accessible.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Los Cristianos port, excursion pier zone A. Be at the excursion pier, zone A, in Los Cristianos port before boarding, with the arrival margin shown on your voucher. Bring sunglasses, a cap, sunscreen, a towel and swimwear.
Open or covered
The listing describes a schooner with a pirate-ship look. It gives no capacity.
Commentary
A companion is included. The listing does not say what is explained on board.
Included
  • Companion
  • Schooner cruise
  • Mineral water on board
Not included
  • Soft drinks and beer (sold on board)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start, an earlier cut-off than the other trips on this page. After that there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Lunch cruise · Day

Schooner whale watching with lunch from Puerto de la Cruz

A schooner trip of about five hours with lunch and drinks, pickup from hotels in the north of the island, and sailing from Puerto Colon towards the Los Gigantes cliffs.

from €65

8.8/10 from 235 reviews on Civitatis

  • 5 h
  • Not stated
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup in north Tenerife
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsAnyone staying in the north who wants a full day arranged: pickup, sailing to Los Gigantes, a swim and lunch. Rated 8.8 from 235 reviews.

Pick something else ifIt is a long day and the lunch is fixed (rice with vegetables, meatballs in tomato sauce, bread and fruit). If you stay in the south, look at the schooner with pickup from Los Cristianos.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Hotel pickup in north Tenerife. The local provider collects you at the point you chose when booking and takes you to Puerto Colon. Wheelchair users should go straight to Puerto Colon, since the bus is not accessible.
Open or covered
The listing describes a schooner without giving its capacity.
Commentary
A companion is included. The listing does not say what is explained during the trip.
Included
  • Minibus or bus transport
  • Companion
  • Five-hour schooner trip
  • Lunch and drinks
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Later cancellations, late arrival and no-shows are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Whale and dolphin watching from Las Galletas with lunch and snorkelling

A trip of three to three and a half hours along the south-west coast with food, drinks, a swim stop in a cove and snorkelling gear.

from €63

9.7/10 from 85 reviews on Civitatis

  • 3 h 30 min
  • Not stated
  • Drinks or snacks
  • Paseo Espigon, Marina del Sur (pontoon 2)
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsAnyone who wants a half day with a swim, snorkelling and a meal, in an area where a colony of tropical pilot whales is said to be frequent. It has the best rating on this page: 9.7 from 85 reviews.

Pick something else ifThe listing indicates a minimum of 4 people per activity and it is not wheelchair accessible. It has no hotel pickup and fewer reviews than the 90-minute trip.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Paseo Espigon, Marina del Sur (pontoon 2). Go to the Paseo Espigon in Las Galletas: the activity starts at pontoon 2 of the Marina del Sur. Check your voucher for the recommended arrival time. You go barefoot on board. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing mentions a boat without giving its type or capacity.
Commentary
A guide is included and shares facts about Tenerife's marine life during the trip.
Included
  • Boat ride
  • Guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Snorkelling gear
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Later cancellations, late arrival and no-shows are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Lunch cruise · Day

Schooner whale watching with lunch from Los Cristianos

A five-hour schooner trip with lunch and drinks, pickup from hotels in the south and a pass by the Los Gigantes cliffs.

from €61

8.5/10 from 71 reviews on Civitatis

  • 5 h
  • Not stated
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup in south Tenerife
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsAnyone staying in the south who wants the full day with pickup, Los Gigantes, a swim and lunch. From €61, a little less than the equivalent trip from the north. Rated 8.5 from 71 reviews.

Pick something else ifIt has fewer reviews and a lower rating than several other trips here. If you only want to look for cetaceans for a short while, the 90-minute boat is shorter.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Hotel pickup in south Tenerife. The local provider collects you at the point you chose when booking and takes you to Puerto Colon. Pickup points and times are in a PDF linked from the listing.
Open or covered
The listing describes a schooner without giving its capacity.
Commentary
A companion is included. The listing does not say what is explained.
Included
  • Minibus or bus transport
  • Companion
  • Five-hour schooner trip
  • Lunch and drinks
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Later cancellations, late arrival and no-shows are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Viking boat ride with dolphin and whale watching

A wooden Viking-style boat called Ragnarok, with two options: two hours without drinks, or three hours with a drink, a swim stop and themed entertainment.

from €28

8.1/10 from 37 reviews on Civitatis

  • 2 h
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Los Cristianos port, excursion pier zone A
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before
  • Wheelchair accessible

Who it suitsFamilies and groups drawn to a themed boat. It is the only trip on this page listed as wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets, if you say so when booking. From €28 on the two-hour option.

Pick something else ifIt has the lowest rating on the page (8.1 from 37 reviews). The swim stop and the entertainment come only with the three-hour option.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Los Cristianos port, excursion pier zone A. Arrive at the Best Boat Tenerife Viking Ragnarok pier in excursion zone A of Los Cristianos port, with the lead time shown on your voucher. The listing asks you to be punctual. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
A wooden Viking-style boat, according to the listing. No capacity is given.
Commentary
A guide is included. The crew wear medieval Scandinavian costumes and pose for photos with passengers.
Included
  • Viking boat ride
  • Guide
  • One drink (depending on option)
  • Viking entertainment (depending on option)
Not included
  • Drinks on the two-hour option
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Later cancellations, late arrival and no-shows are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

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Whale watching in Tenerife: which boat to choose

For something simple, the 90-minute Los Cristianos boat (from €27.90, rated 9.2 from 935 reviews).

Where to board for whale watching in Tenerife

It depends on the trip: three leave from Los Cristianos port, one from the Marina del Sur in Las Galletas, and the five-hour schooners collect you at your hotel and sail from Puerto Colon.

Questions about boat trips in Tenerife

When is the best time to see cetaceans in Tenerife?

The listings give no specific season. They only warn that sightings depend on the weather and the breeding seasons of the species.

Which trip has the best rating?

Las Galletas, rated 9.7 from 85 reviews. The 90-minute boat from Los Cristianos and the two-hour schooner are both rated 9.2, from 935 and 239 reviews.

Are there trips with lunch?

Yes. Las Galletas includes food, drinks and snorkelling gear, and the two five-hour schooners include lunch, drinks and pickup.

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