Discover our Boat Tours in Tenerife

A private tour offers exclusivity and full flexibility. It is ideal if you are looking for a more intimate or personalized experience.

A group tour can be perfect if you prefer a more accessible option or enjoy sharing the experience with others.

The RIB boat offers greater agility to locate different groups of cetaceans and enjoy a more dynamic and informative experience.

The sailboat provides a calmer and more exclusive navigation. Perfect if you are looking for connection and peace.

The catamaran offers stability and space, ideal for families or for those who prioritize comfort.

Each boat has its own style. We help you choose the one that suits you best.

Would you like to feel the calm of sailing on a sailboat?
Do you prefer the stability of catamaran?
Or the excitement of a RIB boat expedition? ?

The size of the boat does not define the quality. What truly matters is how the company operates and its respect for the cetaceans.

Whatever you choose, our captains and guides will accompany you to ensure a safe, authentic and respectful experience.

Whale and dolphin watching is regulated by law.

A legal tour means the company is officially authorized, respects the required distances, limits the observation time and follows strict rules to avoid disturbing the animals’ natural behavior.

Not all boats follow these rules.

Your choice matters.

When you book with a responsible company, you directly contribute to the protection of Tenerife’s marine environment.

The southwest coast of Tenerife is one of the areas with the highest cetacean biodiversity in Europe. In the protected Teno-Rasca strip, we find resident and migratory species all year round.

🐋 Resident cetaceans (the most common)

Short-finned pilot whale
This is the emblematic resident species. It lives in these waters all year round.

Although in English it is called pilot whale, it is not a whale.
It belongs to the Delphinidae familyIt is also an odontocete, a toothed cetacean (not a baleen whale).

Bottlenose dolphin
Also resident and very common in the area. It is one of the most well-known and easiest dolphins to identify.

🐬 Other species we may encounter (depending on the season)

• Atlantic spotted dolphin

• Striped dolphin

• Common dolphin

• Fraser's dolphin

• False killer whale

• Bryde's whale

• Sperm Whale

Diversity depends on the season and sea conditions, but the area is especially rich in species.

🐢 Other marine species

During the tour, it is also possible to see:

• Loggerhead turtle

• Green turtle

• Leatherback turtle

• Hammerhead shark

• Mako shark

• Flying fish

🐦 An many seabirds

• Storm petrels

• Shearwaters

• Terns

• And other pelagic and migratory species

Each trip out to sea is different. That is part of the magic of observing wildlife in the wild.

Whales and dolphins can be seen all year round.

Tenerife has a resident population of short-finned pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins, which makes sightings possible in any season. Sea conditions may vary depending on the month, but there is no “bad time” for this experience.

The truth is that there is no exact answer.

Traditionally, the morning is recommended because of the sea conditions.
But with our experience, we can say that we see animals both in the morning and in the afternoon. In fact, sometimes we have had more surprising encounters in the afternoon departure.

Nothing in the ocean is 100% predictable.
It depends on the day, the conditions and... luck.

Boat tours in Tenerife to see whales and dolphins mainly depart from three ports in the south of the island:

Puerto Colón (Costa Adeje)
This is the port with the largest number of excursions and the most well-known for cetacean watching.

Los Cristianos
Very convenient if you are staying in this area. It offers several authorized boat options.

Los Gigantes
Ideal if you want to combine whale watching with spectacular views of the cliffs.

Cetaceans live in the wild, so no serious operator can offer a 100% guarantee.

However, the southwest coast of Tenerife has a resident population of short-finned pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins all year round, which makes the probability of sightings very high in any season.

Our captains know the area very well and always operate in full respect of the regulations, without chasing or disturbing the animals.

The price of a boat tour in Tenerife depends on several factors:

• Type and size of the boat
• Maximum number of passengers
• Duration of the tour
• Services included (food, drinks, transport)
• More exclusive or more accessible experience

A larger boat does not mean lower quality, and a smaller boat does not automatically guarantee a better experience. What truly matters is that the company is authorized and respects whale watching regulations.

We select boats for their real commitment to the ocean, not just for their price.

Yes. All authorized tours must comply with strict maritime safety regulations.

Boats are inspected, have mandatory insurance, and the captain must hold a professional license. In additio

In addition, the southwest area of Tenerife usually offers stable sea conditions for much of the year, which makes the navigation generally calm.

It depends on each person’s sensitivity and on the sea conditions that day.

Catamarans usually offer greater stability.
Speedboats are more dynamic, and we do not usually feel seasick.
Sailboats provide a smoother navigation, but the movement can sometimes cause more discomfort.

If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend avoiding heavy meals, not drinking too much before the tour, and informing the crew as soon as possible if you need help. There are also tablets available at the pharmacy that can help. 

Yes, many boat tours in Tenerife are suitable for families.

Some boats are especially comfortable for children due to their stability and space. We always recommend choosing the option that best fits the children’s age and the duration they can enjoy.