Top 11 Dolphin and Whale Watching Trips in Spain

1.Puerto del Carmen: Dolphin-Watching Speedboat Tour with Swim

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 1,807 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41Our pick

From Puerto del Carmen, you’ll ride the Biosfera Jet along Lanzarote’s southeast coast with a multilingual guide, searching for dolphins, whales, turtles, and other sea life. Guides such as Teddy, Carlos, and Elsa have led trips praised for lively commentary. A swim stop finishes the outing.

“great trip saw dolphins and a mum and baby most amazing moments as first time I've seen them in their natural habitat as I don't agree with them being used for entertainment. guide was really nice and very funny. zoomed us out on the speed boat which was fun and knew exactly where to head. stopped for a swim. be careful as current can be strong stay close to the boat”

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2.Los Gigantes: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,063 reviews · 2 hours · from $33Best value

Join a Spanish-speaking skipper, often Luca or Alejandro, on a two-hour RIB ride from Los Gigantes. Watch for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and flying fish in the Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary, then swim beneath the 600-meter cliffs at Masca Bay.

“Excellent trip - Captain was informative and, although he is Spanish, he did a great job of communicating clearly with everyone. We saw a pod of whales and had a fantastic sight seeing experience along the coastline. Small boat, with only 12 passengers- very comfortable and allowed for an up close experience with the whales. Highly recommend”

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3.Costa Calma: Fuerteventura Dolphin Watching Zodiac Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · from $46

You’ll ride a fast, well-kept zodiac from Fuerteventura’s southern coast, searching for dolphins, seabirds, manta rays, and perhaps whales. Hotel pickup from Esquinzo or Jandia is included. Captains such as Christian and Geordie are praised for safe driving and finding wildlife.

“We looked around for 1 hour and finally have seen 4 dolphins. Was a great experience.”

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4.Puerto Colon: Dolphin and Whale Watching Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $53Top rated

Join Captain Nico or another English- or Spanish-speaking guide for a two to three-hour Puerto Colón speedboat trip. Search for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other sea life, then stop near Palm-Mar or La Caletta for swimming and snorkeling. Groups are limited to 11, with drinks and snacks included.

“Honestly one of the best trips I’ve been on. It was small so wasn’t too many people and easy to chat with everyone and the guide. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and answered all questions. We saw whales, dolphins, turtles and flying fish before the first hour! Great swim spot and snacks. So fun too going fast and following the flying fish. 10/10 would recommend over the bigger boats anyday”

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5.Lanzarote: Dolphin Watching by speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 73 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $77

Ride the 12-person Waverider RIB from Puerto del Carmen’s Old Port with an English, French, or Spanish-speaking crew. Search for dolphins, turtles, seabirds, and other marine life during a 2 to 2.5-hour sea trip. Sightings are not guaranteed, and the ride can be fast and bumpy.

“exciting rib ride and saw dolphins good experience and guide”

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6.SEA SAFARI Dolphins, Whales, 3h speedboat DISCOVERY-TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Join Sea Safari in Puerto Colón for a three-hour English-language speedboat trip along southern Tenerife. Captain Eric may take you near dolphins, pilot whales and turtles, then stop for swimming and snorkeling. Equipment, drinks, sandwiches and a BladeFish underwater scooter are included.

“Lovely 3 hours. Saw dolphins, whales, turtles and crabs. Different way to see Tenerife. No pressure to leave boat and swim. I was with my 71 year old mother and she thoroughly enjoyed the trip.”

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7.Puerto Colon: Dolphin and Whale Watching Speedboat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Set out from Puerto Colon with Sea Safari Tenerife for three hours along South Tenerife’s coast. Guide Nico may point out dolphins, pilot whales, turtles, or flying fish, then stop in a bay for swimming, snorkeling, a sandwich, and a drink.

“That was the best experience ever, no words can describe that!”

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8.Alcudia: Dolphin Watching at Sunrise with Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · from $70

Set out from Alcudia before or just after sunrise with captain Miguel and a small group of up to 12 passengers. Ride for about 30 minutes to the dolphin area, spend 30 minutes watching wild dolphins swim and jump nearby, then return with photos or videos from the captain.

“Awesome excursion up close with dolphins Background music that fits the experience. A caring and kind captain. We felt really privileged I'd recommend it without a second thought”

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9.SEA SAFARI, Dolphins, Whales, snorkeling, snack and drink, 2 h speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Set out from Costa Adeje with a small group of up to 11 people on a fast Atlantic speedboat. Sea Safari combines wildlife watching with time to swim or snorkel, plus a snack and drink. Guide Marco is praised for his driving and clear information about the animals.

“One of the best experiences of our life! We were very lucky with the guide, the weather, the animals we saw... out of 10!Auto-translated”

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10.Tenerife Motor Boat Whale Watching & Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $69

Set out from Puerto Colón on a 10.8-meter motor boat limited to 11 people. You’ll search for wild pilot whales and dolphins along Tenerife’s south coast, then stop at Playa del Puertito to swim, snorkel, spot turtles, and enjoy drinks.

“Great experience it is a small boat however and not enough seats for everyone unless like us you were happy sunbathing on the front (it does involve a narrow climb ) Lovely friendly captain and team and we got to see a few whales and swim /scuberdive in thermal pools”

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11.Dolphin Adventure: Fast Boat Dolphin Watching in Mallorca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83

Set out from Port d'Alcudia aboard AUBARCA, a new 2025 high-speed boat built for dolphin watching. The three-hour outing includes 45 to 60 minutes at sea, 20 to 40 minutes watching dolphins, panoramic seating, a bar, and restrooms. Food, drinks, and transport to the port cost extra.

“Great trip - a good way to spend a lovely morning. Saw lots of dolphins. Well equipped boat. Friendly crew. Trip stopped at 3 points to pick up passengers but then fast trip out to where the dolphins are were.”

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