Los Cristianos: whale and dolphin watching on an eco-yacht
1.5-hour trip from Los Cristianos on the Travelin' Lady, an eco-yacht built for ethical pilot whale and dolphin watching (no chasing), passing the Cueva del Amor with a swim stop. Rated 4.7/5 from more than 19,000 reviews.
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Photo credits
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- Tony Hisgett, CC BY 2.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
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Practical details
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Guide languages
- English · French · Spanish · Italian
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Ethical watching, no chasing the animals
- Stable eco-yacht that reduces seasickness
- Resident pilot whales and dolphins all year
- Cueva del Amor
- Swim stop
Our take
It's Tenerife's best-rated whale-watching trip by a huge margin of reviews, and the no-chasing approach is welcome. An hour and a half is just right: enough to see pilot whales without dragging on.
What's included
- Boat built for whale and dolphin watching
- Crew and specialist guide
- Time to swim
- Life jackets
- Toilet on board
- Port fees
Not included
- Drinks and snacks (for sale on board)
- Hotel pickup
- Snorkel gear (rental)
- Towels
Good to know
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Things to keep in mind
- Arrive 20 minutes before departure
- The nearby paid car park fills up in high season
- If the weather isn't suitable it's cancelled and you can rebook or get a refund
Meeting point
Los Cristianos pier, excursions area, Los Cristianos.
Be at the boarding gate 20 minutes early; late arrivals can't change or get a refund.
The experience
What you will see
- Short-finned pilot whales and dolphins in the wild.
- Tenerife's volcanic southern coast.
- The Cueva del Amor.
- Marine life such as turtles, with luck.
How it works
You board at Los Cristianos pier and the yacht cruises the south coast looking for pilot whales and dolphins. After passing the Cueva del Amor it stops in clear water for a swim before returning to port.
Who I recommend it for
- Families and anyone prone to seasickness.
- Anyone who values responsible wildlife watching.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone wanting a long trip with food.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Are whales guaranteed?
Will I get seasick?
Can I swim?
Is pickup included?
Related reading on our guides
→ Whale and dolphin watching in Tenerife: how to choose a boat
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