--- title: Whale and dolphin watching tour Los Gigantes and Masca in small groups lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/tenerife/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-tour-los-gigantes-and-masca-in-small-groups/ type: tour city: Tenerife country: Spain price: 80 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 32 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 9 of 16 (Whale & Dolphin Watching) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/tenerife/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-tour-los-gigantes-and-masca-in-small-groups/ --- # Whale and dolphin watching tour Los Gigantes and Masca in small groups **Guidekin's take:** A quality boat out of Playa de San Juan working the whale sanctuary waters, four hours in a small group with fishing gear aboard, €80 per person. 4.84 from 32 reviews, a small base our bar still admits. ## Overview Your tour begins by boarding a comfortable and quality boat from the port of Playa de San Juan at this point we will go to a special conservation area "Whale Sanctuary". Here we begin the search for whales, dolphins and all the marine fauna of Tenerife, such as turtles, flying fish and more. We will set course to the Cliffs of the Giants where vertical rock walls rise that fall on the ocean from a height of approximately 600 meters. We can enjoy a relaxing swim or snorkel in the cove of Masca and then enjoy typical and fresh products of the day with drinks and fruits. Then we will return skirting the coast to visualize the volcanic formations of the coast and discover impressive and magical corners of the island of Tenerife while our captain and local guide will give us an interesting talk about volcanology, cetacean meteorology and scientific information. ## Key facts - Price: from €80 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.84/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: SEA PASSION CHARTER FISHING ## What's included - equipment for fishing and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Playa San Juan** (4h) - Experience watching whales, dolphins and all the marine fauna of Tenerife. Relax with a refreshing swim or snorkel in a natural environment in the cove of Masca enjoying its warm and crystal clear waters. Enjoy a 4-hour tour of the stunning views from the ocean Los Gigantes... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point vaya directamente al puerto pesquero de Playa de San Juan justo en la entrada del puerto podrá ver una pequeña casita de madera justo en este punto debe permanecer para ser atendido. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## How it compares in Whale & Dolphin Watching Ranked **#9 of 16** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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