Tenerife: Los Gigantes sailing trip to see whales and dolphins
4.92,306 reviews
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Three hours on a sailing boat from Los Gigantes harbour in a group of 10: dolphins, pilot whales and turtles, swimming and snorkelling in a cove, sandwiches, fruit and drinks. 4.9/5 with 2,306 reviews.
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Spanish, English, German +1
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
Practical details
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English · German · French
- 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
- Group of 10 people maximum on a sailing boat
- Pilot whales, dolphins and turtles in their natural habitat
- The Los Gigantes cliffs seen from the sea
- Swimming and snorkelling in a cove with homemade sandwiches, fruit and drinks (cava, wine, beer)
- Crew who speak Spanish, English, French and German
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Our take
The highest-rated whale-watching trip in Tenerife, and it shows: small group, friendly service, food and drinks included and a swim beneath the cliffs. It costs more than a catamaran, but the experience is much more relaxed.
What's included
- Sailing trip to see whales and dolphins
- Time for swimming and snorkelling, with equipment
- Fresh fruit and homemade sandwiches (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options)
- Drinks (cava, wine, beer and soft drinks)
- Towels and photos
Not included
- Transfer to the harbour
Good to know
What to bring
- Swimwear and towel
- A change of clothes
- Comfortable, breathable clothing
- Sun protection
Not suitable for
- People with reduced mobility
Things to keep in mind
- If conditions allow, you can help hoist the sails
- The animals are wild and sightings cannot be guaranteed
Meeting point
Third Element Charters, Calle Poblado Marinero, 20, Los Gigantes (38683 Santiago del Teide)
The office is in Los Gigantes marina. There is public parking next to the harbour. Arrive 15 minutes before departure.
The experience
What you will see
The sailing boat leaves from Los Gigantes harbour and sails through the channel between Tenerife and La Gomera, one of the few areas in Europe where short-finned pilot whales and several species of dolphins live all year round. With luck you will also see turtles.
The boat then anchors in a cove beneath the cliffs, where you can swim and snorkel while the crew prepares sandwiches, fruit and drinks. The return trip follows the Los Gigantes cliffs, up to 600 metres high.
Accessibility
Not accessible for people with reduced mobility.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Are whale sightings guaranteed?
How is it different from the catamarans?
Might I get seasick?
Related reading on our guides
→ Whale and dolphin watching in Tenerife: how to choose a boat
Whale watching in Tenerife: five boat trips compared (€28 to €63 per person), which port to pick, the legal rules for boats, when to go and seasickness tips.
→ What to see in Tenerife: Teide, La Laguna, Masca, Garachico and Anaga
Tenerife guide: Teide, La Laguna, La Orotava, Garachico, Masca, Los Gigantes, Anaga and the whales of the south. How many days, where to stay and how to get around.
→ Tenerife Cruise Port Guide: What to Do in Santa Cruz (2026)
Santa Cruz de Tenerife cruise port: centre 10-20 min on foot, €1.35 tram to La Laguna, Anaga and Mount Teide (1 hr 15 min away). Plans for 4, 6, 8 hours.
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