Worldwide · SAILING AND YACHT WHALE WATCHING
With the engine off you hear the blow before anyone spots it. These 15 sailings are compared on how much of the day is genuinely under canvas, group size, what lunch looks like and the price of a quieter approach.
Review of Tenerife’s ethical eco-yacht whale and dolphin tour from Los Cristianos, with swimming, snorkeling, the Cave of Love, and practical tips.
“Great experience! The tour guides were really nice and courteous! I would definitely recommend this tour!”
Review of Reykjavík’s Amelia Rose whale watching cruise, with yacht comfort, wildlife sightings, timing, value, and practical tips.
“The excursion did not disappoint. The Amelia Rose is clean and well maintained. although it holds alot of people there is plenty of room and we never felt crowded. Our guide, Lucky, was very informative and enthusiastic, especially when she spotted whales and dolphins. We were fortunate to see both on our trip.”
Review of Los Cristianos sunset whale watching on the Travelin Lady eco-yacht, with wildlife, ethical boating, views, value, and practical tips.
“Our Agafay Desert trip with Idris was nothing short of incredible. From the very beginning, he made us feel welcome, comfortable, and excited for the adventure ahead. His warm personality, deep knowledge of the region, and genuine passion for sharing Moroccan culture truly elevated the entire experience. Idris ensured every moment was smooth and enjoyable—whether it was the scenic drive, the breathtaking desert views, or the unforgettable sunset over the dunes. He was attentive to our needs, always patient, and went out of his way to make sure we had the best time possible. You can tell he loves what he does, and that energy makes the journey even more…”
Sail from Los Gigantes to spot pilot whales, dolphins and turtles, then swim, snorkel and enjoy fresh food aboard a small-group yacht.
“Great time indeed :) we appreciate hospitality and all information about Canaries we have been shared with. We know now, that diving at El Hierro is a must 👍”
Sail from Funchal at sunset, search for whales and dolphins, swim beneath Cabo Girão, and enjoy drinks on a small guided yacht.
“Worth it even if you don't see the creatures :) With the right weather the trip is exciting, and the views simply stunning. Our guide, Bruno, is funny and knowledgabe so made you feel at ease and safe. We stopped for a swim in the ocean (amazing) and there was an open bar with local specialties. Couldn't recommend more :D”
Review of Tenerife’s $18.10 whale and dolphin yacht trip from Los Cristianos, with wildlife, swimming, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“The day wasn't so sunny I didn't get to swim in the ocean , was a bit cold , but we managed to see dolphins and whales . The crew was nice and funny.”
Sail from Funchal to Cabo Girão for dolphin and whale watching, swimming, snorkeling, coastal views, and drinks on a small yacht.
“Bruno was amazing and the rest of the crew. It was such an enjoyable experience and we got to see Dolphins. I would highly recommend.”
Review of Reykjavik’s 3-hour Harpa Yachts whale cruise, with yacht comfort, wildlife odds, winter tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“It was just amazing! A easy going guide, a small group with nice people around the world. And we’ve seen whales😍 just perfect trip🥰”
Review of Los Gigantes whale and dolphin sailing tour, with pilot whales, snorkeling, cliffs, snacks, group size, price, and practical tips.
“Had an amazing trip. Antonio was very informative, provided some food and stopped off for some swimming. We saw many whales on our trip which was the highlight. Can’t recommend this enough, was such an amazing experience on a great sailing boat. Thanks again!”
Review of Reykjavik’s 3-hour whale cruise, with wildlife, harbor views, boat comfort, pricing, seasonal advice, and practical booking tips.
“Tour was very good, staff were very friendly and good at spotting the whales and ensuring we got a good view of them. Guide was very informative as well! We got to see Humpback whales and Minke Whales and a lot closer than I thought we would get! Only small drawback for our experience was that we were told to arrive for 08:30, but boarding wasn't until 9am and the boat didn't set off until almost half past. Which obviously wasn't the case for others on the tour as we were the only ones to arrive at this time...”
Review of Tenerife’s small-group Roulette sailboat tour, with pilot whales, dolphins, snorkeling, food, drinks, and practical booking tips.
“The boat was very clean and the food and drink provided was great. Unfortunately, I forgot how seasick I can get on choppy waters and was extremely sick on the boat. The captain and his crew member were absolutely amazing and made me feel so safe and cleaned my sick (sorry for the gross comment) with no issues. They took total care of me and my friends and I am forever grateful for the captains and crews help. Was really smooth on the way back and the views were amazing. Thank you! I wish I just didn’t get sick!”
Sail beneath Tenerife’s Los Gigantes cliffs, watch whales, snorkel, and enjoy lunch on a small-group Bavaria Cruiser boat.
“A fantastic trip, we were on the boat with 2 lovely French families and Eileen and David explaining everything in both English and French. We were lucky enough to see a family of bottle nosed dolphins including a baby and a pod of around 15 pilot whales. This was finished off with snorkelling and a lovely lunch. Highly recommend this intimate trip on the water.”
Sail Tenerife’s coast to spot pilot whales and dolphins, enjoy drinks and lunch, then swim and snorkel on a small-group yacht trip.
“Enjoyed the trip overall, but think for the money paid it wasn’t as described as listed. When we got onboard and out to sea we were quickly informed we were unlikely to see dolphins which is understandable wildlife isn’t predictable but I wouldn’t list it as a main selling point. We were given our champagne which was a nice touch. We saw a few pilot whales for around 15 mins which was great and given it was a 3hr trip, you’d expect to see more especially as this was in was within the first 45mins. We were lucky enough to come across a sea turtle floating by. The rest of…”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s sunset whale cruise, with yacht views, open bar, guacamole, dolphin sightings, pricing, timing, and booking tips.
“The staff was wonderful. Snack were good. We saw a lot of whales and dolphins. We had a great experience. Highly recommend”
Review of Reykjavik’s 3-hour whale and dolphin yacht cruise, with boat comfort, wildlife odds, costs, weather tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The experience was nice but cold, literally 🥶. It was unfortunate that whales 🐳 decided not to show up, but regardless it was cool to see the amazing views, despite the cold 🤭.”
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