Price from
86 EUR / adult
Group up to
10 passengers
Duration
3 hours
We speak
🇬🇧 🇪🇸
Included
Optional Pick up
Start from
Las Galletas
Our shared whale and dolphin watching tour in Tenerife gives a chance to cruise on one of the impressive luxury yacht for an individual price. Unlike other boats crowded by people without limit all our clients can enjoy privacy staying in any separate zone. This makes a whale watching boat trip in Tenerife special. The combination of speed and comfort makes this tour a unic one. With a 99% success rate of spotting marine mammals, our Tenerife whale watching excursion offers an unforgettable experience year-round.
Tenerife is home to over 17 different species of cetaceans. During your whale watching tour in Tenerife, you're likely to encounter resident pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins that inhabit these waters year-round. From March to May, during the migration season, you might also spot fin whales, blue whales, and sperm whales passing through Tenerife's rich marine ecosystem.
For comfort cruising we limit the maximum group to 10 persons who can enjoy any spacious and comfort zones on the boat. Our high speed motors allow to maximize your chances of seeing dolphins and whales and makes time of transitions shorter. During excursion our professional crew of 2 will be serving you with drinks and food and will be happy to share their knowledge on the marine life. Before the excursion ends the boat anchors at the most beautiful and deserted bay with nice views for swimming and snorkeling in clear and fishful water. The photos and videos of whales and sefies on our luxury yacht are blowing internet.
Royal Ocean proudly sails under the Barco Azul flag — an official recognition granted by the Canary Islands government to vessels that meet strict standards for responsible and sustainable whale watching. Choosing a Barco Azul-certified yacht ensures that your tour supports ethical tourism and contributes to the protection of whales, dolphins, and their natural habitat.
Amazing trip! Saw dolphins and pilot whales and had delicious tapas. Very professional crew who respected the wildlife too, would highly recommend this trip and will be back!
We had the best time! The crew was so attentive and fun, and they made sure we constantly had everything we needed. The boat was beautiful, and we even got to see some dolphins and whales!
Had an amazing and pleasant experience! Our boat captain and Michael were great. Especially Michael , it was my birthday and even though I didn’t let them know in advance , Michael and people on the boat did their best to make me feel special. The service is really great, you feel very welcomed and...
A Perfect Day Out on the Water! I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a yacht day trip, and it was nothing short of spectacular. From start to finish, everything was meticulously organised to ensure a memorable adventure. The yacht itself was stunning—immaculately clean and spacious. The...
Fantastic boat trip, really enjoyed it, we saw everything we wanted to see and more. Our boat captain was great, and Michael was fantastic from when he picked us up, to when we left. Super friendly, really helpful, and really nice! Will be coming back the next time I'm in Tenerife. P.S - Good luck...
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of luxury and tranquility with Royal Ocean. Our yacht tours offer a unique perspective of Tenerife from the sea, with crystal-clear waters and the chance to spot dolphins or whales in their natural habitat.
See for yourself — play the video and feel the beginning of your ocean adventure.
Royal Ocean departs from Marina del Sur, located in Las Galletas in the south of Tenerife. This area is considered one of the prime locations for whale watching in Tenerife due to its proximity to the deep-water channel between Tenerife and La Gomera. This area is easily accessible from popular tourist zones such as Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas, Costa Adeje, and El Médano — all within a 15–30 minute drive.
For your convenience, we offer an optional transfer service. A beige Mercedes Vito minibus will be waiting 40 minutes before the trip starts in the open parking area in front of the entrance to the shopping center.
All tours are subject to favourable meteorological conditions and could be canceled due to adverse weather or sea conditions.
The main feature of a whale watching tour in Tenerife is the opportunity to see whales and dolphins up close in their natural habitat. Did you know that Tenerife is the third highest volcanic island in the world? The Teide volcano rises from the bottom of the sea to a height of almost 7 km, and the difference in depth between Tenerife and the neighboring island of La Gomera is up to 3 km. This unique underwater geography creates the perfect conditions for whale watching in Tenerife, making it one of Europe's premier whale watching destinations. With this, the strait between Tenerife and La Gomera is a very rich ecosystem that attracts these marine animals here.
In the waters of Tenerife you can find up to 17 different species of whales and dolphins. Some species of whales and dolphins live permanently in the waters of the south of Tenerife: pilot whales, bottlenose dolphins (known from the movie Flipper), striped dolphins. During the migration through the waters of Tenerife from March to May, so called Tenerife whale watching season, you can see fin whales, blue whales and sperm whales, toothed, striped and spotted dolphins. Pilot whales can be often seen no more than 2 miles from the South coast.
There are strict rules in Tenerife for the yachts approaching whales. It is allowed to come to the whales no closer than 50 meters. However, the whales themselves often approach the yacht, which in this case must remain not moving. Loud music, bathing and feeding animals are prohibited. Whales and dolphins watching in the vicinity is only possible for Tenerife blue flag boats that are licensed for whales and dolphins watching excursions in Tenerife. Therefore, when booking a whale and dolphin watching tour, it is necessary to find out if the yacht has a “blue” flag. Royal Ocean yacht is one of the legal boats having permission for whales and dolphins excursions.
The yachts making whales and dolphin trips in Tenerife are located in three marinas in Tenerife. Marina del Sur in Las Galletas and Puerto Colon offer whale and dolphin watching at Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos area. Marina de Los Gigantes has the boats making dolphin trips in the area from San Juan to Los Gigantes. Many Tenerife yachts offer group whale and dolphin tours at individual prices, but it is possible to book a private charter.
