Whale Watching in Tenerife
Join a 3-hour small-group sailing tour from Puerto Colón, Costa Adeje, with up to 11 guests.
09:30 · 12:30 · 15:30
€49 Adult · €39 Child
Join a 3-hour small-group sailing tour from Puerto Colón, Costa Adeje, with up to 11 guests.
09:30 · 12:30 · 15:30
€49 Adult · €39 Child
Choose your date, departure time and number of guests. Complete your booking securely online.
€49
Adult
€39
Child
Departures:
09:30 · 12:30 · 15:30
3-hour tour from Puerto Colón, Costa Adeje
Enjoy a more personal whale and dolphin watching experience from Puerto Colón, Costa Adeje. Sail in a small group of up to 11 guests with an experienced local crew.
During the 3-hour tour, we explore waters where pilot whales and dolphins are commonly seen in their natural habitat. When conditions allow, there is also time for swimming and snorkelling.
A relaxed small-group sailing experience from Puerto Colón.
Observe marine wildlife responsibly in its natural habitat.
Enjoy complimentary drinks and light snacks during the tour.
When sea conditions allow, enjoy a swim and use the included snorkelling equipment.
A more personal experience with a maximum of 11 guests aboard.
Experienced local captains who know Tenerife’s south coast and can tell you more about the whales, dolphins, marine life and the area.
Select your preferred sailing yacht and departure time. All experiences include a 3-hour small-group whale and dolphin watching tour from Puerto Colón.
Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje is one of the main departure points for whale watching in South Tenerife. Our 3-hour sailing tours take small groups into the Atlantic waters off Tenerife’s south coast, where resident pilot whales and several dolphin species can be encountered throughout the year.
Sail from Puerto Colón with an experienced local crew operating under the required authorisations for cetacean watching. Our captains know the waters of South Tenerife, local sea conditions and the responsible approach required when observing whales and dolphins.
Resident pilot whales live in these waters throughout the year, which gives visitors a very good chance of seeing cetaceans in their natural habitat. Dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish and seabirds may also be encountered. Wildlife is unpredictable, so individual sightings can never be guaranteed.
Whale and dolphin watching is possible throughout the year in Tenerife because pilot whales are resident in the waters off the island’s south coast. There is no single “best” month for sightings. Morning departures can sometimes offer calmer sea conditions, while midday and afternoon trips provide the same opportunity to observe marine wildlife.
Meeting point
All tours depart from Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje. Your exact pontoon and meeting instructions will be sent after booking.
Arrival time
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Late arrival may result in missing the tour.
What to bring
Bring sunscreen, a hat, swimwear, a towel and a light jacket.
Weather and sea conditions
The route, swimming stop and departure schedule may change when required for safety or weather conditions.
Wildlife sightings
Pilot whales are resident in these waters and our sighting success rate is around 99%, but wildlife encounters can never be absolutely guaranteed.
After booking
You will receive confirmation and final meeting details by email or WhatsApp.
Need a transfer to Puerto Colón? Pick-up service is available for up to 8 passengers in selected areas of South Tenerife.
From €10 per person
Van transfer for up to 8 passengers.
€50 round trip
Up to 8 passengers.
Available on request
Price is confirmed individually depending on the pick-up location.
Please note: the pick-up service is paid directly to the driver.
All whale watching tours depart from Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje, Tenerife. The exact pontoon depends on your selected yacht and will be confirmed after booking by email or WhatsApp.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
Whales and dolphins can be seen throughout the day. Morning trips are often a good choice because sea conditions can be calmer, but sightings are also possible on midday and afternoon departures.
Our daily departure times are 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30.
Our shared sailing tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
This gives enough time to sail from Puerto Colón, look for whales and dolphins, enjoy the south coast of Tenerife and, when conditions allow, stop for swimming and snorkelling before returning to the marina.
Our tours have a sighting success rate of around 99% because resident pilot whales live in these waters throughout the year. However, they are wild animals in their natural habitat, so individual sightings can never be absolutely guaranteed.
Yes. Children are welcome on board.
Parents or guardians should supervise children throughout the trip, especially while moving around the yacht and during swimming stops.
No. Swimming or diving with whales and dolphins is not permitted.
Swimming and snorkelling may be possible in a separate suitable area, away from the animals, depending on sea and weather conditions. Spanish regulations prohibit bathing or diving in the exclusion zone around cetaceans.
We recommend bringing sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, swimwear and a towel.
During cooler or windier days, a light jacket or warm layer can also be useful.
Some guests may experience seasickness, especially when the Atlantic is rougher.
If you know you are sensitive to motion sickness, speak to a pharmacist or healthcare professional before the trip about suitable options. Avoid heavy meals immediately before departure and try to stay on deck where you can see the horizon.
Yes. Our whale-watching activity is carried out with the required authorisations for operating in cetacean observation areas.
In the Canary Islands, commercial whale and dolphin watching is regulated and authorised vessels and operators must comply with specific conservation and navigation rules.
Yes, it is possible to encounter other marine life during the trip, including sea turtles and seabirds.
As with whales and dolphins, these sightings depend on nature and cannot be guaranteed.
Safety comes first.
If sea or weather conditions are not suitable and the trip cannot operate safely, we will contact you with the available options, which may include rescheduling or a refund according to the booking conditions.
Choose your preferred date and departure time. Send us the number of guests and we’ll confirm availability.
