3h Whale Watching Catamaran in Costa Adeje

This is one of the best whale and dolphin watching excursions in Tenerife. Don’t miss this 3-hour trip around the Costa Adeje area. The catamaran will sail in search of whales and dolphins along the Costa Adeje coast.

Description

3h Whale Watching Catamaran in Costa Adeje

This fantastic excursion departs daily from Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje, Tenerife. The 3-hour catamaran tour sails each day, searching for whales and dolphins along the Costa Adeje coast.

The Experience

Pick-up is available from designated locations in select areas of Tenerife, including Golf del Sur, Los Gigantes, and the main south coast. Alternatively, you can choose to meet directly at Puerto Colón, in Costa Adeje.

Your 3-hour Catamaran excursion sets off from Puerto Colón, giving you the chance to enjoy one of the most popular experiences in Costa Adeje: whale and dolphin watching in their natural habitat. As the catamaran glides along the coastline, the knowledgeable crew will share interesting insights about the different species of cetaceans found in these waters, including their behaviours, feeding habits, and migration patterns.

Keep your eyes on the sea, as pilot whales, common bottlenose dolphins, and spotted dolphins often swim alongside the catamaran, sometimes close enough to feel like they’re saying hello! After experiencing these incredible animals, the journey continues toward the far west end of Costa Adeje, where the catamaran stops for you to relax. Here, you can sunbathe, enjoy a refreshing swim, take in the breathtaking coastal views, and savour a light lunch served on board.

At the end of the cruise, you’ll return to Puerto Colón. If you selected the transport option, you’ll be taken back to your designated drop-off point near your accommodation, leaving you relaxed and full of unforgettable memories from a magical day at sea.

Why Choose Tenerife First Excursions for booking this specific tour ?

  • Booking this tour with Tenerife First Excursions means enjoying a well-organised and memorable experience on one of the best routes for whale and dolphin watching in Tenerife. Our team’s strong local knowledge ensures you are taken to the areas where sightings are most likely, with experienced crew on board to share insights along the way..
  • Sail along the stunning coastline on a spacious catamaran, offering plenty of room to relax, move around, and enjoy the views. The trip includes a refreshing swim stop in clear Atlantic waters, giving you time to cool off and fully enjoy the ocean environment.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to spot resident whales and dolphins, and occasionally turtles or other marine life. With a friendly atmosphere, professional crew, and a smooth sailing experience, Tenerife First Excursions delivers a reliable, enjoyable, and unforgettable catamaran adventure.

 

Food & Drinks
A sandwich is included on this trip.

A special menu for celiacs and vegans is available upon request.

Soft drinks, water, beer, and sangria are included.

Ice creams are available for purchase on board.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Transfer service is not available from hotels near Puerto Colón. Guests must make their own way to the port.

Transfer service is available from selected pick-up points within each area rather than from every individual hotel.

Sunbeds are an optional extra 15€ per double bed (for 2 people). They can’t be reserved in advance, so payment is made on the day. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the tour.

PRICES

  • Adult (over 12 years old): €47
  • Child (4-11 years old): €23.50
  • Infant (0-3 years old): Free
Travelers Choice 2021-2026
  • Gibo Avatar
    Gibo
    10/23/2025
    Super consigliato, abbiamo prenotato le escursioni con Patricia che ci ha consigliato ottimamente con il suo italiano favoloso
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    John Tweedy Avatar
    John Tweedy
    5 star rating
    8/13/2024
    Well worth it. Really enjoyed this trip. First went out to area to watch for whales and dolphins. We were lucky enough to see a few lone pilot whales but the highlight was a mother and calf that came through and surfaced twice. No dolphins but hey, this is mother nature, feel privileged to see what we did. Next off to a bay for a swim and snorkeling. There were fish around the boat but not a coral reef type, not spectacular but interesting. Food while not luxury was good, filling and plentiful. Drinks, soda and alcohol, on demand throughout. The guide was informative, friendly, caring when one youngster got sea sick and slightly eccentric in a good way. One of the highlights was him stood at the rear of the of the boat, arms in the air with a piece of chicken in each hand and all the local gulls swooping in to be feed. Laughed too much to get a photo sorry. Definitely well worth taking this trip.
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    Urbova Avatar
    Urbova
    5 star rating
    10/23/2021
    Brilliant tour with great Captain 👩‍✈️ Thanks for the nice tour and the great Captain Jie (hope I wrote correctly). The daughter had the best birthday and nature lesson. She learned a lot of new things about the inhabitants of the water.
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    21LX Avatar
    21LX
    5 star rating
    10/05/2021
    !!!Merece la pena!!! Hemos pasado unas horas magníficas hoy 5/10/21 en esta excursión de avistamiento de ballenas y delfines.!Que gran conducción de Xabi.Nos permitió "sentir" ese balanceo grato y el juego de ver las olas q se hacían más grandes a nuestro paso.Era la sensación perfecta para sentirte en vacaciones.Aunque la excursión durara 3 horas.Todo estaba preparado con calma.Y el con su actitud,su información precisa,entretenida,nos ayudaba más a vivir esta sensación.Capte q el único barco cercano...cuando llegamos a la zona de familias de ballenas...que apagó hasta el motor,fue el nuestro.Eso hizo q al poco se dejaran ver con más frecuencia las ballenas.!Genial!Nos encantó la calma de la excursión.La mayoría del grupo se lanzó al agua...y regresaron con calma para comer lo que nos ofrecían como Tour(oportuno,sencillo y sandwiches sabrosos).Pudimos navegar ratos y a la par sentir que el tiempo pasaba con calma!! Repetiremos con familia q vive en Bélgica a fines de Abril ...y no pudieron esta vez,por la inquietud de erupción Volcan de La Palma.GRACIAS.Ximena y Luis
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  • Steve Newbrook Avatar
    Steve Newbrook
    2/23/2022
    Booked with Daniel at tenerife first very knowledgeable about all his operators and all first class we did dolphins on Galleo and Tiede by night cannot recommend them highly enough and will definitely be booking with them again this year
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    Sean Ruddy Avatar
    Sean Ruddy
    3/07/2024
    Loved it any staff so helpful from start to finish definitely recommend Tenerife first excursions
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    Sixertimes
    5 star rating
    10/02/2021
    Great fun Love this activity crew are superb helpful and safety is a priority would recommend this to anyone it's great fun and peaceful( I would stay up there for an hour if I could lol) views are fantastic
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    jessie m Avatar
    jessie m
    5 star rating
    1/20/2025
    The highlight of our trip This was such an incredible experience! Daniel was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history and geography of the island, and he and Rico were brilliant guides as we were on the quads. They tailored the trip based on the weather conditions and we were able to see the most beautiful sunset in a relatively private spot. Daniel also took some beautiful photos which were very reasonably priced. Honestly, this whole experience could have cost a lot more and still been worth the money. Once we got back down, Emily drove us back and was also lovely to chat to. Would definitely recommend!
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