Gran Canaria · DOLPHIN WATCHING
16 tours
Bottlenose and spotted dolphins work the deep water off the south-west cliffs most mornings, and the pilot whales are resident all year. Below are the boats: sighting policy, how far out each goes, how many people are on board, and which give you a swim stop rather than just a rail to lean on.
Gran Canaria catamaran dolphin cruise from Puerto Base, with glass-bottom viewing, Taurito snorkeling, and soft drinks in about 3.5 hours.
“Brilliant day start to finish , seeing the dolphins in natural surroundings swimming jumping was magical”
2.5-hour catamaran dolphin cruise from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, with expert spotting help, glass-bottom views, and a return voucher if no sightings.
“This boat trip was very enjoyable. We did not see any dolphins but we ended up seeing a sperm whale, which was the most amazing experience. Would definitely recommend! You have to just be patient with finding any animals.”
2.5-hour cruise from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria to spot dolphins and whales, with a guide, onboard bar, and easy value at $40.
“Amazing staff. Boat was clean and secure and the crew behaved amazingly. Great experience and highly recommended for kids and not so kids too.”
Palmitos Park near Maspalomas delivers dolphin, parrot, and birds of prey shows plus botanical gardens, reptiles, and more for about 1 day.
“bird show, dolphin show very good, photos taken lovely but a bit pricey at 34 euros for 4, family had a lovely day”
Morro Jable 2-hour magic dolphin and whale watching on a fast boat, with drinks and a Jandia Bay swim stop.
“Very nice experience and friendly staff. We have seen the dolphins and our son have enjoyed big waves as well.”
Dolphin and whale cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria on Spirit of the Sea, glass-bottom views, sodas, and a return pass.
“great trip out. first time seen dolphins in the wild. tried a few times in lanzarote, Tenerife , but finally here Gran Canaria . only thing tips. these days no one carries money . should set up something when we do your review”
Gran Canaria dolphin and whale watching cruise from Puerto Rico on a modern catamaran, with bilingual marine guide and free soft drinks. Two hours.
“We were able to see a lot of dolphins and even short glimpse of whale”
Dolphin and whale cruise off Gran Canaria with glass-bottom views, free soft drinks, and a rebook option if you miss sightings.
“Fantastic trip , with like anything you have to accept when you go out your trying to watch nature so it’s not guaranteed that you will see them , however on the trip we say a huge pod with 2 separate types . The capstan had to call it time as there is only so long you can spend with them without disturbing them (which is a legal requirement) We then went black closer to shore pitched up and he allowed swimming time if you wanted it and we had drinks etc on board The staff were excellent and friendly and had a smile on there faces As long as…”
Hop aboard a big boat from Puerto Rico for a 2.5-hour Atlantic search for dolphins and maybe whales, with a guide and deck views.
“The weather was lovely and staff very friendly and helpful. Pick up was a little late, had to get the hotel to call the company to see if they were still coming.”
2-hour catamaran cruise from Gran Canaria’s south with a chance to spot dolphins, turtles, flying fish, and whales, plus a free drink.
“Wszystko super , uśmiechnięta i uprzejma załoga, a szczególnie wspaniały Kapitan Miguel. Pozdrawiam z Polski”
Half-day dolphin and whale watching from Puerto Rico marina in Gran Canaria, with a swim stop, snorkel gear, and easy pickup options.
“Second time on the half day trip, successful sightings, practical boat and great service. And the little break for a swim is great.”
4-hour dolphin search cruise from Puerto de Mogán on KEEPER UNO, small-group views, included lunch, snorkel stop.
“An absolutely fantastic time - the guide & captain were both lovely. Obviously seeing wild animals on these kind of trips is never a given, and despite the conditions of the weather and sea being good, a few hours in and it wasn’t looking likely. However right at the end of the trip after snorkelling and seeing lots of fish, we zoomed in the other direction to the port and found a pod of 5 or so dolphins that a few other boats had also spotted and were watching! It was just magical. And the small boat meant we all had an incredible view to sit and watch the beautiful…”
A 90-minute Dolphin Mini Cruise from Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote with expert commentary, whale watching, and a swim and snorkel stop.
“Realmente pagas un dinero por perona que no corresponde con la calidad de la excursión, os dejo el por qué: 1. no vimos delfines en ningún momento. 2. no te proporcionan gafas de snorkel. 3. solamente es un paseo en un barco/lancha 5. el último y no el menos importante: nos dejaron 5 minutos de baño y con prisas.”
A small yacht half-day dolphin search from Puerto de Mogán on the Keeper Uno, with lunch, drinks, and a swim stop in Gran Canaria.
“Higlhly recommended experincie! Above all, if you feel dizzy, take Biodramina caffeine 1 hour before.”
Silent catamaran whale and dolphin watch from Puerto Calero with hydrophone listening, snacks, and conservation support for small groups.
“Booked this trip last minute as I really wanted to see the whales and dolphins and the advert made it seem special. The boat was clean and well kept and the crew friendly and informative. We sailed out a long way and with the sea breeze and sun disappearing behind clouds quite often it did get a bit nippy out there so best to take layers in case you need to wrap up at times. Snacks and drinks were offered throughout the trip which was fab and we managed to catch the spout of a Brydes whale at one point on the way back. No dolphins seen unfortunately. I was…”
