Respectful Whale Watching on a Wooden Boat and Swim
Description
Join a respectful whale-watching cruise from Costa Adeje aboard a classic wooden boat, sailing along Tenerife’s coast in search of whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. This experience is designed to be calm, responsible, and nature-focused. Our crew follows ethical viewing practices at all times, observing marine life at a safe distance and prioritizing animal welfare throughout the tour. As you sail, enjoy informative commentary about the species you may encounter, their behaviour, and the conservation efforts that help protect Tenerife’s marine environment. Towards the end of the excursion, the tour finishes with a relaxed swimming stop near the coast, offering a refreshing dip in the Atlantic before returning to the harbour. This stop is optional and takes place only if sea and weather conditions allow, always at the captain’s discretion. Ideal for couples, families, and travellers seeking a peaceful and responsible way to experience Tenerife’s marine wildlife.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Sail the Atlantic on a charming wooden boat.
Respectful watch whales and dolphins up close in their natural habitat.
Cool off with a relaxing swim
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(18)
Great value and a first class experience. Managed to get the two hour whale watching with a swim for 30 euros. Was sat at the top of the Shogun near the captain who was good craic'. Poses for photos with all the kids and lets them wear his hat. Gave a 5 euros tip at the end we enjoyed it that much.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Shogun experience and found it to be such great value. It’s wonderful that you had the chance to see the captain interacting with the children and making the trip even more memorable. Thank you for your generous tip and your kind words. We hope to welcome you on board again very soon! Kind regards,
Absolutley brilliant for my partners birthday gift tour guide and crew where amazing couldnt ask for a better time food was lovely , drinks where the views wow and how close we got just amazing thankyou again guys what a day defo advise to do this on your trip out here wont add photos as think it worth the wait and see gaurantee not a let down
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re honoured that you chose our tour as a birthday gift and delighted that it made the occasion so special. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the food, drinks, incredible views and close wildlife encounters. We’ll share your kind words with the crew. Thank you for your recommendation—we hope to welcome you back on board soon! Kind regards,
Good fun, saw lots of dolphins, and some small whales
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had a fun time on board and were able to see lots of dolphins as well as some whales. Seeing these amazing animals in their natural habitat always makes the experience special. We hope to welcome you on board again very soon.
Unforgettable experience watching whales and dolphins. We took a boat trip to see whales and dolphins, and the experience was simply spectacular. From the very first moment, everything was very well organized; the trip was beautiful, and we were lucky to enjoy these animals in an incredible setting. But what really made the difference was the treatment we received from Israel. He was a charming, approachable, kind, and very professional person at all times. It is clear that he enjoys his work and cares that all passengers have a special experience. He explained everything to us with great patience, paid attention to every detail, and made the excursion even more beautiful. Without a doubt, a completely recommendable activity. We took home a precious memory and, above all, we are very grateful for the human and attentive treatment from Israel. We would repeat it without a second thought.
Muchísimas gracias por compartir una reseña tan bonita. Nos alegra enormemente saber que disfrutaron de la experiencia viendo ballenas y delfines y que todo estuvo a la altura de sus expectativas. Agradecemos especialmente sus palabras hacia Israel. Le transmitiremos su mensaje, ya que comentarios como el suyo reconocen el esfuerzo, la pasión y la dedicación que pone en cada excursión para que nuestros pasajeros vivan una experiencia única e inolvidable. Esperamos tener el placer de recibirles nuevamente a bordo muy pronto.
Excellent trip for whale and dolphin spotting. We took the 2 hour short cruise. Saw about 5 pods of pilot whales and 3 pods of dolphins. We got within 10-20 meters of some whales, who swam alongside the boat for a minute or two, while some dolphins swam underneath the boat. You won't need binoculars! The swim stop is short, so book the 5 hour trip if you want more than quick dip. Staff were friendly and helpful, water is provided for free, drinks for 2-3 euros.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience spotting pilot whales and dolphins, and that you were able to see them so closely. It’s also great to know that our crew helped make your trip enjoyable and comfortable. Thank you for sharing your helpful tips about the swim stop and trip options for future guests. It was a pleasure having you on board, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure soon! 🐋🐬⛵️
It was a wonderful experience on board, from the contact with the office to the end. It was an incredible day where we were able to see whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Additionally, I was able to enjoy a jump into the ocean. Incredible experience.
Muchísimas gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos alegra enormemente saber que disfrutó de la excursión desde el primer contacto con la oficina hasta el final del viaje. Ver ballenas y delfines en su hábitat natural y poder disfrutar de un baño en el océano hacen que la experiencia sea realmente especial. Esperamos volver a recibirle muy pronto a bordo.
Great Experience! Thanks to Cece and all the crew for this friendly moment! We have seen whales and dolphins and we have even bathed!
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire 😊 Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé un si bon moment à bord avec Cece et tout l’équipage. Observer les baleines et les dauphins dans leur habitat naturel tout en profitant d’une baignade en mer rend l’expérience encore plus spéciale 🐬🐋 Merci d’avoir choisi notre équipe et nous espérons vous revoir bientôt à Tenerife !
It was a great trip. With humor and respect for the animals. We've seen a lot of pilot whales. We drove on again, so that we did not disturb them for too long. A great adventure with a great crew!
Vielen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung 😊 Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen der Ausflug so gut gefallen hat und Sie viele Pilotwale beobachten konnten 🐋 Besonders schön ist es für uns zu lesen, dass Sie den respektvollen Umgang mit den Tieren wahrgenommen haben. Genau das ist uns sehr wichtig: die Tiere in ihrer natürlichen Umgebung zu beobachten, ohne sie zu stören, und ihnen immer den nötigen Raum zu lassen. Dass Sie außerdem die gute Stimmung und den Humor der Crew genossen haben, freut uns natürlich ebenfalls sehr 😊 Vielen Dank für Ihr Vertrauen und hoffentlich dürfen wir Sie bald wieder zu einem neuen Abenteuer auf dem Meer begrüßen!
An amazing experience. The guide, Israel, gave the children an educational talk about cetaceans full of curiosities while watching them on the high seas, showing at all times his empathy with them and his ability to motivate them in respect for our natural environment. We were a group of 48 Primary 5 children and have been delighted with the privilege of being able to enjoy these animals in freedom from so close. Thank you very much to all the boat staff for their great professionalism and kindness to us.
Perfect - In the morning the tour. It was worth it - turtle saw pilot whales and dolphins! Thanks it was very pleasant.
Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung 😊 Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass sich die Morgentour für Sie gelohnt hat und Sie eine Schildkröte, Pilotwale und Delfine sehen konnten 🐢🐋🐬 Schön, dass Sie die Atmosphäre an Bord als angenehm empfunden haben. Genau das möchten wir unseren Gästen bieten: eine entspannte und besondere Zeit auf dem Meer. Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für uns entschieden haben, und hoffentlich dürfen wir Sie bald wieder in Teneriffa begrüßen!
