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Our pick
Travelin' Lady whale and dolphin trip
4.7 (19,654 reviews)
Time at sea1.5 h
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
- Reserve now, pay later
from€38per person
Tenerife Boat Trips — Whale Watching, Sunset Cruises and Yachts Off the South-West Coast
Tenerife boat trips leave the south-west coast to look for the pilot whales and dolphins that live there year-round — 31 trips, most €30–77.
Independent guide · Updated Oct 2026 · prices checked on GetYourGuideIn short
Tenerife Boat Trips in Short
For a short, cheap whale and dolphin trip, take a 90-minute boat from about €38; for swimming and lunch, a 3-hour cruise costs €46–77.
- Short-finned pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins live off south-west Tenerife all year.
- The waters between Tenerife and La Gomera are a protected marine area, Teno-Rasca.
- Whale-watching boats need an official authorization to operate.
- 90-minute to 2-hour trips cost €30–50; 3-hour cruises with a swim stop or food €46–77.
- The most-booked trip has more than 19,000 reviews.
31tours compared, one price each
€30where prices start
4.7★the most-booked, from 19,654 reviews
1.5–6 hfrom the shortest to the longest
Our pick · if you don't want to compare
The Tenerife Boat Trip Visitors Book Most — a Whale Watching Cruise
Travelin' Lady — 90 minutes at sea, 4.7★ from 19,654 reviews, from €38 per person.
Length
1.5 hours.
What reviewers report
dolphins and whales, and on some trips a shark and a turtle.
Why this one
the most-reviewed boat trip on the island, at a low price.
Coast & boatsOUR PICK
Travelin' Lady whale and dolphin trip
4.7 (19,654 reviews)
Time at sea1.5 h
GuideEN · FR · IT · SP
Bad weatherFree rebooking
Length1.5 h
PricePer person
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
- Reserve now, pay later
Boat designed for whale watchingeco-certified yacht
from€38per person
Choose by your day
Which Tenerife Boat Trip Fits You
Choose by time on the water: 90 minutes for the whales, 3 hours for a swim and lunch, sunset for the light.
Coast & boats
If you wantWhales and dolphins, short and cheap
Travelin' Lady
4.7 (19,654 reviews)
Time at sea1.5 h
GuideEN · FR · IT · SP
Bad weatherFree rebooking
Length1.5 h
PricePer person
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
- Reserve now, pay later
Boat designed for whale watchingeco-certified yacht
from€38per person
Coast & boats
If you wantA no-chase approach to the animals
Respectful whale and dolphin trip
4.6 (15,618 reviews)
Los Cristianos
Time at sea1.5 h
GuideLive guide
MeetPaseo Juan Bariajo
Length1.5 h
PricePer person
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
- Reserve now, pay later
100% no-chase whale & dolphin watching
from€50per person
Coast & boats
If you wantThe cheapest boat
Travelin' Lady sunset
4.6 (2,293 reviews)
1.5 h at sunset
Time at sea1.5 h
GuideLive guide
MeetTravelin Lady
Bad weatherFree rebooking
Length1.5 h
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
- Reserve now, pay later
Yacht cruise low center of gravityCrew and captain
from€30per person
Coast & boats
If you wantA swim stop and lunch
Whale cruise with lunch
4.5 (1,795 reviews)
Time at sea3–4.5 h
GuideLive guide
MeetRoyal Delfín Catamarán NOSTRAMO
AccessWheelchair OK
Length3–4.5 h
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
- Reserve now, pay later
Sightseeing cruiseSustainable whale and dolphin-watching cruise
from€50per person
Coast & boats
If you wantA sailboat in a small group
Sailboat whale watching with food
4.8 (710 reviews)
Time at sea3 h
GuideLive guide
MeetRoulette Charters
GroupSmall group
EntrySkip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
- Reserve now, pay later
Sailboat cruise
from€60per person
Coast & boats
If you wantA yacht
Luxury yacht with whales and snorkeling
4.8 (520 reviews)
Time at sea3 h
GuideLive guide
PickupHotel pickup option
GroupSmall group
EntrySkip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
- Reserve now, pay later
Yacht tourSnacks
from€95per person
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Evening
Sunset Boat Trips in Tenerife
Sunset trips swap the midday heat for evening light; they cost €30 for 90 minutes up to €64 for a catamaran with buffet and drinks.
By Sunset Catamaran
Tenerife Boat Trips by Sunset Catamaran
The sunset catamaran includes a transfer, a buffet and drinks for 3 hours, from €64 (974 reviews, 4.7★); a second catamaran cruise with an open bar lasts 4.5 hours from €62.
What You Can See
Dolphin Watching on Tenerife Boat Trips — What You Can See
Pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins are resident, so sightings are possible at any time of year.
Short-finned pilot whales
resident year-round off the south-west coast.
Bottlenose dolphins
also resident year-round.
The protected area
the Teno-Rasca marine Special Area of Conservation covers almost 70,000 hectares along the south-west coast.
The rules
watching cetaceans from a boat needs prior authorization under Canary and Spanish law.
For whale watching in detail — ports, boat types and the season month by month — see our partner site for whale watching in detail, whalewatchingtenerifetour.com.
From the south
Tenerife Boat Trips for Whale Watching — Where the Boats Leave in the South
Boats leave the south-west resorts — Costa Adeje, Puerto Colón, Los Cristianos and Playa San Juan — on the coast facing La Gomera.
Los Cristianos
Costa Adeje
Puerto Colón
Playa San Juan
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Compare Every Tenerife Boat Trip
Most trips rate 4.5★ or higher; the short ones are cheapest per minute, the 3-hour ones add the swim and food.
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Before you book
Before You Book a Tenerife Boat Trip
Animals are wild, the sea moves — pick the length you're comfortable with.
Sightings
Resident whales and dolphins make sightings likely, but no trip can promise them.
Seasickness
If you're prone to it, a 90-minute trip means less time at sea; take precautions.
Sun
Bring sunscreen and a hat.
Swimming
Not every trip has a swim stop — check the listing if you want one.
On the map
Tenerife Boat Trips Map — Where the Boats Leave
Boat trips start from three ports on the south and west coast.
- Puerto Colón, Costa AdejeDeparture port in the southern resorts.Directions
- Los CristianosThe port next to Playa de las Américas.Directions
- Los GigantesDeparture port for trips under the cliffs.Open pageDirections
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Questions
Tenerife Boat Trips FAQ
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Still choosing?Travelin' Lady whale and dolphin trip — ★ 4.7 from 19,654 reviews.Check dates — from €38
What are the best Tenerife boat trips?
By reviews, the 90-minute Travelin' Lady trip (19,654 reviews, 4.7★, from €38) and the respectful no-chase whale and dolphin trip from Los Cristianos (15,618 reviews). For a longer day, 3-hour cruises with a swim stop and food rate 4.5–4.8★.
Can you see whales all year in Tenerife?
Yes. Short-finned pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins live off the south-west coast year-round, in the waters between Tenerife and La Gomera.
How much is a whale watching cruise in Tenerife?
Short trips of 90 minutes to 2 hours cost €30–56; 3-hour cruises with a swim stop or food cost €45–77, yachts €61–95.
Where do whale watching boats leave from in south Tenerife?
From Costa Adeje and Puerto Colón, Los Cristianos and Playa San Juan, on the south-west coast.
Is there a sunset boat tour in Tenerife?
Yes — a 90-minute sunset trip from €30, a 3-hour sunset catamaran with buffet and drinks from €64, and a romantic night cruise.
Are Tenerife boat trips responsible toward the whales?
Whale-watching boats need an official authorization, and the area is a protected marine zone. Several trips advertise a respectful or no-chase approach in their names.
What is the Travelin' Lady in Tenerife?
A popular 90-minute whale and dolphin boat trip with more than 19,000 reviews at 4.7★, from €38; a sunset version costs €30.
Is dolphin watching in Tenerife good for kids?
The short 90-minute trips suit families best; check each listing's age rules.
Can I swim on a Tenerife boat trip?
Many 2- and 3-hour cruises include a swim stop; the ones that do say so in their name or inclusions.
How long are Tenerife boat trips?
From 90 minutes for the shortest whale and dolphin trips to 3 hours for most cruises, and up to 5 hours on a classic schooner with lunch.
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Travelin' Lady — 90 minutes, from €38, the island's most-reviewed boat.
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