Whale Watching and Snorkelling: 14 Trips to Book

1.From Morro Jable: Dolphin and Whale Watching and Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,687 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $61Our pick

Review of Morro Jable’s speedboat dolphin and whale tour, with snorkeling, coastal views, pickup, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“It was fantastic! the music the guide played was just fantastic and added to the atmosphere, I am sorry I cannot remember the guides name but he was an Italian man who was joking and just made it so enjoyable. we got to see a lot of dolphins and we stopped off to do snorkeling in the most beautiful part of the ocean.”

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2.2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 940 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

Review of Fuerteventura’s 2-hour dolphin, whale, speedboat, and snorkeling tour from Morro Jable, with practical tips on cost, weather, and wildlife.

“Fantastic crew very happy friendly so much fun! You have to keep your eyes peeled my daughter spotted the Turtles! Saw family of Dolphins just amazing experience!!! Thank you so much”

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3.Tenerife: Sailboat Tour Whale Watching Food and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 652 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

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!”

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4.Tenerife: Whales and Snorkeling Tour on a Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 443 reviews · 3 hours · from $101

Review of Tenerife’s small-group luxury yacht tour with whale watching, tapas, unlimited drinks, coastal views, and snorkeling.

“Micheal picked us from the x-sur mall right on time. The drive to the Marina was pretty short and sightfull. The boat ride was incredible and so was the food served. We saw some whales and got lucky and had the chance to see a group of small dolphins that were really playful around the boat. The snorkeling spot was also very beautiful with clear blue water and nice scenic views.”

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5.Fijian Islands and Snorkel Full-Day Whales Tale Cruise including Beach BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 408 reviews · from $117

Review of Fiji’s Whale’s Tale cruise from Nadi, with schooner sailing, Snorkel Island, breakfast, beach BBQ, drinks, gear, and practical tips.

“Best day in Fiji- a lovely view of the islands, such a friendly crew, and a beautiful private island visit with stunning snorkeling. The food was great and cooked fresh. The crew sang and played music on the trip home.”

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6.Kayak & Turtle Town Snorkel(Turtles Guaranteed) + Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Review of Maui’s small-group kayak and Turtle Town snorkel tour, with guaranteed turtles, whale watching, island views, tips, and honest value advice.

“The kayaking was awesome, and the whales were incredible along with the turtles. Great experience! Would recommend!”

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7.Whale Watch and Turtles Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $138

Review the Pride of Maui whale watch and turtle snorkel tour, with boat details, food, drinks, value, timing, and booking advice.

“The crew was fantastic, very friendly and knowledgeable! They made sure we were taken care of from the moment we arrived. We went to the most beautiful reefs to snorkel and saw gorgeous fish and sea turtles! Then we had an amazing lunch and ended it with whale watching! I highly recommend this this experience!”

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8.South Maui: Whale Watch Kayaking and Snorkel Tour in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 93 reviews · 3 hours · from $118

Kayak from Makena Landing, watch for humpback whales, then snorkel with turtles on this small-group South Maui ocean tour.

“Jake was wonderful. We didn’t get to see any whales but the snorkeling was great!”

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9.Ultimate 3.5 hour Whale Watch & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $195

Review of Maui’s 3.5-hour whale watch and Lanai snorkel tour, with small groups, dolphins, turtles, seasonal whales, and practical booking tips.

“Tough water/wind conditions but the captain/owner & biologist made the best of it, and got us out safely. Had fun”

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10.Naha:Kerama Island Experience Dive/Snorkeling/Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 71 reviews · from $104

Review of Naha’s Kerama Island scuba and snorkeling trip, with three sea spots, whale watching, hotel pickup, costs, and practical tips.

“Amazing experience! On this day we went snorkelling in two different spots + one introductory dive! The staff picked us up at our hotel. They were skilled and friendly. They made also a bunch of photos, so we can remember this experience!”

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11.Puerto Vallarta: 3-Hour Whale Watching and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 3 hours · from $45Best value

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s 3-hour whale watching and snorkeling tour, with whale sightings, beach stops, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.

“La actividad dejó mucho que desear. Sí logramos ver ballenas, pero fue exactamente igual que con todos los demás barcos; no hicieron ningún esfuerzo extra ni ofrecieron algo especial para mejorar la experiencia. En cuanto al snorkel, fue muy decepcionante: aunque pagamos por la actividad, no nos permitieron bajar al agua. Solo nos dejaron observar desde la lancha cómo otros grupos de otros barcos sí snorkelaban, lo cual resulta muy frustrante. Además, nos llevaron a una playa poco atractiva y la lancha iba demasiado llena de personas, lo que hizo el paseo incómodo. En general, no siento que la experiencia haya valido lo que se pagó ni que cumplieran con…”

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12.Whale-Shark Snorkeling Excursion to La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $349

Review of Cabo Trek’s La Paz whale shark snorkeling tour, with marine biology, lunch, Todos Santos, pricing, timing, and booking tips.

“Amazing once in a lifetime experience! Loads of whale sharks, rays, and whales! The guides were incredible and provided great conversation, education and awareness of marine life! Sooo highly recommend Cabo Trek!”

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13.Whale Watching & Snorkeling Combo in Los Cabos with Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Combine whale watching and snorkeling in Cabo San Lucas with small groups, reef-safe gear, photos, snacks, and expert local guides.

“We had a wonderful morning outing with Fernando and Fergus. Our trip was scheduled for the last week of whale watching season. The experience began with Fernando describing the geology and history of Land’s End as Fergus positioned us at perfect vantage points. Then we headed out into the sea for whale watching. Stretches of serene motoring were occasionally punctuated by whale sightings. Fergus took us to a reef where we snorkeled to our hearts’ content. The sea life was amazing, the water was the perfect temperature. After snorkeling and being offered snacks we were ready for more whale watching. We were thrilled to see a mother, baby and nurse…”

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14.Los Cabos Seasonal Whale Watch and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $239

Review of Los Cabos’ seasonal whale watch and snorkel tour, with a small catamaran, lunch, open bar, hotel pickup, and four hours at sea.

“We had a great time on this tour. We wanted to do all three of these activities: whale watching, see the arches, and snorkeling. This tour covered them all along with a fantastic lunch, tasty drinks, a clean boat with a nice bathroom, and plenty of space to sit. There was a covered indoor area when it was windy. We saw plenty of whales and were close enough to capture photos with our phone camera.”

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