TENERIFE
102 Tours Reviewed
Whale sightings feel closer from a yacht. I love the private yacht cruise setup from Playa de las Américas, because you stay with your own group on a 40-foot sailing boat. I also love that the trip includes sonar equipment,…
Sound changes the way you see whales. In Costa Adeje, you get a whale watching trip built around listening as much as looking, using a hydrophone to catch the sounds dolphins and whales make. It’s set in Europe’s only whale…
Pilot whales, right off Tenerife’s south coast. This 3-hour Costa Adeje whale watching cruise runs from Puerto Colón on a 12-meter sailing boat licensed for whale watching, with a guided search for resident pilot whales in Canarian waters. You also…
Whales and dolphins, plus a swim break. This Tenerife catamaran outing is built for wildlife watching, but it also gives you a real break with time in the water. I like that the drink situation is handled up front (alcohol…
A catamaran trip where the ocean does the talking. This is a small-group whale and dolphin cruise from Costa Adeje that pairs a chill-out boat (with glass floors) with a marine hidophone so you can see and hear what’s happening…
One good day on the Atlantic can do it. In Tenerife, this whale watching trip turns open-ocean time into close-up wildlife moments. You might see dolphins, sperm whales, or pilot whales, plus you get an onboard guide and a cool…
Whales, cava, and real quiet time at sea. This private luxury sailing outing from Puerto Colón pairs wildlife spotting—pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles—with an easygoing day of drinks, snacks, and swimming in a secluded bay. I love how the boat…
Whales, dolphins, and a real snorkel break. This Tenerife trip sets you on the water from Playa San Juan, aiming about 5 km south of La Gomera in waters around 1 km deep to look for resident pilot whales. What…
Three hours at sea in Tenerife can feel like a mini-vacation inside your vacation. What makes this one stand out for me is the private charter setup and the easy, friendly vibe from the start, especially with Captain Chris and…
Whales and dolphins, in two hours, with real breaks. This SEA SAFARI pairs a high-energy speedboat ride off Tenerife’s Atlantic coast with a chance to snorkel or swim, plus snack and drink to keep you comfortable. I also like how…
Whales feel more relaxed when it is private. On a charter aboard the Abrazo catamaran, you get focused time for pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins, plus real downtime in a calm anchorage. My favorite part is the feel of a…
A 2-hour sail with whales in the mix. This Puerto Colón whale-watching cruise pairs classic-looking goleta-style sailing with time to scan the water for pilot whales and dolphins, plus a swim stop. I love the laid-back setup on spacious decks,…
Costa Adeje is a good place to chase marine life, without feeling cramped. I like that this is a private 33-foot yacht with room to relax, and I also love the included snacks and unlimited drinks while you’re out at…
Puerto Colón’s water turns magical fast. I love the chance to spot pilot whales close up, then swap deck time for a swim in the Atlantic. It’s also one of those trips where the small group size (up to 10)…
Whales plus a glass floor—good odds for photos. On Tenerife’s water, this live commentary catamaran outing pairs whale watching with unlimited drinks, so you spend less time planning and more time looking. From the start, you’re out in search mode,…
