Where to go · CATAMARAN WHALE WATCHING IN SPAIN
The season here is short and the good boats fill first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Costa Adeje’s whale-watching catamaran, with pilot whales, dolphins, drinks, snorkeling, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“I really enjoyed this trip. The boat wasn't overcrowded and we saw pilot whales and dolphins. The information given was just enough to be interesting without an overload. Plenty of soft drinks and water available.”
Watch pilot whales and dolphins from a small Tenerife catamaran, with hotel transfers, tapas, drinks, swimming, and coastal views.
“Great tour and beautiful experience. Crew was friendly and professional. !!!! Would do this again!!!”
Review of Tenerife’s 3-hour eco-catamaran whale tour, with underwater listening, swimming, sandwiches, drinks, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Efficient and as promised! An amazing time with an amazing crew! The day was perfect, we left pretty much on time (come on people, when a boat says it’s leaving at 10:30 get there on time!) pack light bc everything including shoes is stored away while in motion. We saw whales as soon as we got far enough out. Everyone was silent, it was breathtaking! Then the bar opened up, fresh beer on tap and they gave us simple sandwiches. We went to a beautiful location and got to swim and off the boat many times. The music was also great. Completely worthwhile and a must-do in Tenerife if you’re…”
Cruise Tenerife’s coast by catamaran for pilot whales, dolphins, swimming, tapas, drinks, and hotel transfers in a small group.
“Laura was an excellent guide, she was very attentive and knowledgeable. We saw pilot whales and dolphins and had a lovely evening.”
Review of Tenerife’s five-hour whale-watching catamaran tour, with wildlife sightings, swimming, lunch, drinks, and practical booking advice.
“The boat was comfortable and the crew were great but I have been on far more interesting and engaging whale watching experiences. We did see a school of pilot wales but it seemed like that one sighting was “enough” for the trip and we did not attempt to fond more. I was disappointed that we did not sail during the cruise, only motored when there was plenty of wind. Apparently, part of the rigging needed to be repaired.”
Review of Tenerife’s small-group catamaran whale and dolphin tour, with swimming, snacks, drinks, coastal views, pickup, and practical booking tips.
“We were lucky enough to have the boat all to ourselves and had a lovely relaxing trip seeing dolphin and whales. The 1st captain was very knowledgeable and passionate about the sealife and its welfare. We would definitely recommend this trip.”
Review of Costa Adeje’s 3-hour whale-watching catamaran, with pilot whales, dolphins, swimming, sandwiches, drinks, pickup, and practical tips.
“The Firebird Crew provided us with an excellent experience - price-performance ratio is good - I can only recommend this tour.”
Review of Lanzarote’s electric whale and dolphin catamaran, with wildlife, hydrophone, snacks, price, access, and honest booking advice.
“We actually switched to the sunset experience as we were the only customers booked for the morning session, but I don't think there was any difference with the outcome. We were fortunate to spot two types of dolphins during our trip and we really enjoyed sharing the experience with the crew who were very passionate about what they do! The catamaran is very cool and you feel very close to the water.”
Review of Lanzarote’s silent catamaran whale and dolphin tour, with hydrophone, small groups, conservation, pricing, and practical tips.
“Booked this trip last minute as I really wanted to see the whales and dolphins and the advert made it seem special. The boat was clean and well kept and the crew friendly and informative. We sailed out a long way and with the sea breeze and sun disappearing behind clouds quite often it did get a bit nippy out there so best to take layers in case you need to wrap up at times. Snacks and drinks were offered throughout the trip which was fab and we managed to catch the spout of a Brydes whale at one point on the way back. No dolphins seen unfortunately. I was…”
Review of Tenerife’s 4.5-hour catamaran to Los Gigantes and Masca, with whale watching, lunch, drinks, swimming, pickup, and practical tips.
“We were able to see whales and dolphins. Beautiful scenery at Los Gigantes. It would be better if the crew enforced the mask mandate. And the bus could have better air conditioning.”
Review of Tenerife’s 3-hour whale-watching catamaran, with glass floor, lunch, drinks, swimming, snorkeling, and small-group sailing.
“Excellent experience. We saw whales jumping out of the water. Could not have asked for a better way to spend a few hours in Tenerife.”
Review of Tenerife whale and dolphin watching from Puerto Colón, with catamaran space, open bar, swim stop, food, value, and practical tips.
“Leider eher ein Ausflug entlang der Küste. Nur zum Ende der Tour ein kurzer Abstecher aufs Meer hinaus. Dort hatten wir zwar Glück und konnten ein paar Pilot wale sehen aber mit einer Wal - und Delfinbeobachtungstour hatte das wenig zu tun. Hinzu kommen extra Kosten für Sonnenliegen von 20eur, wer das nicht zahlt sitzt wie die Hühner auf der Stange auf einer engen Bank an der Seite des Bootes. Das Essen war auch recht lieblos.. wir waren für den Preis leider sehr enttäuscht. Leider haben wir auch große Probleme gehabt das Boot zu finden da es keine richtige Beschreibung in der Bestätigung gab. Also leider nicht zu empfehlen”
Review of Tenerife’s adults-only Freebird catamaran, with whale and dolphin spotting, lunch, drinks, swimming, pickup, and practical tips.
“They treated us like 5 star guests. Saw dolphins and whales. Lovely lunch included and drinks. We recommend highly and will be returning when we next come to Tenerife”
Review of Tenerife’s Freebird catamaran cruise to Masca, with whale and dolphin watching, lunch, drinks, swimming, price tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Where do I start? Horrendous just need to get that out there.”
Review of Tenerife’s Mustcat catamaran trip, with whale and dolphin watching, open bar, food, swimming, price, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Équipage très sympa, tour en catamaran aussi, 3 baleines rikiki, aucun dauphin, belle vue, boissons 👌”
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