Best overall in our Whale & Dolphin Watching comparison. A sailboat under the Los Gigantes cliffs with a cove swim and cava poured, quiet enough to hear the pods breathe: 4.99 from 651 reviews at €75 per person.
Trade-off: West coast start, not the south.
Last checked: September 2, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
4.99 from 651 reviews, the top-rated whale trip in our Tenerife catalogue: a sailboat charter under the Los Gigantes cliffs with a cove swim and cava, wine and beer poured, €75 per person. Sails, not engines, which matters when the pilot whales surface.
• See the cliffs of Los Gigantes from the sea
• Look for dolphins, pilot whales and turtles in the Atlantic Ocean
• Stop for a swim and snorkel at a small cove on the coast of Tenerife
• Drinks included (Cava, White & Red wine, beer and soft drinks) with cut fresh fruit and sandwiches (gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options).
This tour runs daily, departing at 09:45, 13:00, 16:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.
The boat leaves on time and you have to be at the docking point 15 minutes before the departure. The link from Google Maps of our location in the port of Los Gigantes is added to the ticket. There is parking inside the port of Los Gigantes.
The boat leaves on time and you have to be at the docking point 15 minutes before the departure. The link from Google Maps of our location in the port of Los Gigantes is added to the ticket. There is parking inside the port of Los Gigantes.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |