Price of Dolphin and Whale Watching Tours in Tenerife

Are you planning to take advantage of your trip to Tenerife to see whales and dolphins in the wild and don't know what budget you need? I'll tell you how much the excursions cost and more.

Isabel Catalán

Isabel Catalán

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Price of Dolphin and Whale Watching Tours in Tenerife

Whale near the coast | ©-JvL-

Taking a whale watching cruise in Tenerife is one of the most fun experiences you can have during a holiday on the island. But how much do these types of activities cost?

In this post you will find very useful information about the price of the tickets to join this excursion. Don't miss it!

How much does a whale watching cruise in Tenerife cost?

Pilot whales in Tenerife| ©Tony Hisgett
Pilot whales in Tenerife| ©Tony Hisgett

There are several options at your disposal from 40 euros approximately, to choose a cruise to see whales and dolphins in Tenerife depending on your interests. These are some of the alternatives:

  • Catamaran trip: if you want to book a quiet catamaran trip with snacks and drinks on board where you can see bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales for about 3 hours, with a price of about 43 €.
  • Cruise with whale watching and snorkelling: and if you prefer something more thrilling, then we recommend that you book a whale watching and snorkelling tour. However, you should know that the price is 68 €, it usually lasts about 3 hours, and that food and drinks are provided during the tour.
  • A boat safari: this is the premium option, a boat safari with marine biologists to see and hear whales. If you are a wildlife and animal lover this is the tour for you, priced at around €55.

Read on to find out what you'll find on each of these options.

Book your whale watching tour in Tenerife

Tickets for whale watching cruises fly! Book online

Dolphins swimming close to the shore| ©Danny UK
Dolphins swimming close to the shore| ©Danny UK

Book your tickets as soon as possible to go on a cruise to see whales in the wild and in the wild in the middle of the Atlantic.

These are very popular activities on the island (especially in high tourist season), so I recommend you buy them online so you don't run out on the date you want to do the excursion. It's easy, quick and convenient!

Also, in the event of any unforeseen circumstances you can cancel the excursion free of charge at least 24 hours before the start date of the activity.

Book your whale watching tour in Tenerife

Take a catamaran ride and watch whales and dolphins in Tenerife

Catamaran cruise| ©-JvL-
Catamaran cruise| ©-JvL-

From approximately43 € you can book a catamaran cruise in Tenerife where you can see whales and dolphins in the wild. You will sail for about 3 hours along the Adeje Coast of Tenerife in search of these marine animals, together with an expert crew who will tell you all about these amazing creatures.

Snacks and drinks are included in the trip so you can enjoy this relaxing trip in an unparalleled natural environment, with time to take your photos or sunbathe on the sun loungers at the front of the boat (extra charge).

Facts about this excursion

  • Duration 3 hours
  • Affordable price
  • Relatively small group
  • Lunch included

Book your catamaran trip in Tenerife

A luxury cruise to see whales and dolphins in Tenerife

Whale watching cruise| ©Malcolm Murdoch
Whale watching cruise| ©Malcolm Murdoch

From approximately68 € you can join a 3-hour whale and dolphin watching cruise in the island's waters. You'll sail with a group of 11 people maximum, and it's the ideal option if you're on a tight budget and don't have much time on the island.

This is a luxury cruise that will take you to the natural habitat of these marine animals for you to contemplate this wonder of nature. Then you'll head out into the Atlantic in search of dolphins, pilot whales, fin whales, turtles and all kinds of sea creatures that come your way, and you can swim in the water, dive or snorkel...

So that you don't miss any detail during the cruise, the group will be accompanied by a professional guide who will help you to identify the animals you see and will tell you lots of interesting facts about them so that you can get to know them a little better.

Facts about this excursion

  • Duration 3 hours
  • Reasonable price
  • Professional guide
  • Small group

Book your whale watching tour in Tenerife

A boat safari with marine biologists for whale watching and whale listening

Sail with biologists| ©Andrew Simmons
Sail with biologists| ©Andrew Simmons

From approximately55 ¤ you can experience an authentic 3 hour adventure in Tenerife's Costa Adeje with marine biologists on board a speedboat to see whales and dolphins in their natural habitat.

The advantage of this boat safari compared to other cruises is that it is a more intimate experience andthat this type of boat allows you to move quickly towards a group of whales to see them up close and listen to them with the hydrophone that the boat has.

Facts about this excursion

  • Duration 3 hours
  • Reasonable price
  • Marine biologists and hydrophone
  • Small group

Is it possible to do a whale watching cruise for free or at a discount?

Enjoy the beauty of the marine fauna| ©-JvL-
Enjoy the beauty of the marine fauna| ©-JvL-

As for discounts or promotions on whale watching cruises in Tenerife, they do not exist as such, but there are reduced rates on some tours for certain groups such as children or retired people. As far as babies are concerned, some of these excursions are free of charge and prams are allowed.

However, if you are planning to do this with your family, before you buy your tickets I advise you to look carefully at the details of the activity so that you don't get any unexpected surprises after booking.

Book your whale watching tour in Tenerife