Costa Adeje Whale and Dolphin Eco Cruise
White Tenerife's catamaran leaves Puerto Colón for 3 hours, or 5 with a hot meal, with sandwiches, drinks and underwater sound equipment on board. It is the most-reviewed trip from Costa Adeje.
A good half-day with food and drinks included: 3–5 hours on a catamaran from Costa Adeje, from €47, ★ 4.6 (5,858). The operator promises free rescheduling if you see no whales or dolphins.
Updated 14 Oct 2026 · Prices checked 13 Oct 2026Costa Adeje Whale and Dolphin Eco Cruise Fast Facts
Longer than most trips and with food in the price: built for a relaxed half-day, not a quick look.
Should You Book the Costa Adeje Whale and Dolphin Eco Cruise?
Book it for a long, well-fed trip from Costa Adeje; pick another boat if you want it short, small, private or in another language.
you want food and drinks in the price instead of paying at a bar.
you'd like to hear the animals through underwater sound equipment.
you have half a day and want time to relax on deck after the watching.
you value the operator's free-rescheduling promise if nothing shows up.
you want a shorter, cheaper trip from the same harbor → the Costa Adeje catamaran, 2–3 h with drinks, from €35.
you want a small group → the Costa Adeje sailboat, 3 h with food and snorkeling, from €60.
your group needs a French, German or Italian guide → the no-chase catamaran covers 5 languages, from €28.
you want the boat to yourselves → the 2-hour private charter from Costa Adeje, €300 per boat, up to 11.
What's Included on the Costa Adeje Whale and Dolphin Eco Cruise
Sandwiches, drinks, commentary and the underwater sound gear are in the price; snorkel gear is extra.
Costa Adeje Whale and Dolphin Eco Cruise Meeting Point
Pier 8 in Puerto Colón, Costa Adeje: look for the boat with the White Tenerife logo.
Who the Costa Adeje Whale and Dolphin Eco Cruise Is Not For
Wheelchair users who need confirmed access, travelers short on time and anyone hoping to swim with dolphins should book differently.
Wheelchair users who need confirmed access, travelers short on time and anyone hoping to swim with dolphins should book differently.
Costa Adeje Whale and Dolphin Eco Cruise vs Other Costa Adeje Trips
€12 more than the drinks-only catamaran buys sandwiches and an extra hour; a buffet with hotel transfer costs €16 more again.
Costa Adeje Whale and Dolphin Eco Cruise Reviews
Reviewers praise the guides and the pilot whale sightings; one recent trip had only one working toilet.
“Lovely trip and saw lots of pilot whales. Negatives were a blocked toilet so only one toilet available.”
“Thank you for this experience. The guides were really great! The boat, the views, the dolphins – everything was perfect.”
Costa Adeje Whale and Dolphin Eco Cruise FAQ
The operator promises free rescheduling: if there is no sighting, you can go again on another day, subject to availability. Ask the crew how to rebook before you leave the boat, and keep your booking confirmation. Sightings are likely anyway, since pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins live off this coast all year.
The standard trip lasts 3 hours; the extended option runs up to 5 hours and adds a rice and chicken meal with wine. Pick the length when you choose your option on GetYourGuide, and plan the rest of your day around the longer time if you take the meal.
Sandwiches, beer, soft drinks and water are included on every option. The extended option adds a hot rice and chicken meal with wine. You don't need cash for drinks, but bring some if you want to rent snorkel gear, which costs €15 on board.
Yes, swim and snorkel time is part of the trip, but snorkel gear is not included: it costs €15 on board. Bring your own mask to save money, plus swimwear, a towel and sunscreen. The swim takes place away from the animals, as Canary Islands rules require.
The operator lists underwater sound equipment as part of the trip, alongside the commentary on board: it lets you listen to the sea under the boat while the crew looks for whales and dolphins. What you hear depends on the day and on how close the animals come.
It leaves from Pier 8 in Puerto Colón, the marina of Costa Adeje. Look for the boat with the "White Tenerife" logo. The listing gives no check-in time, so arrive early; if you stay in Los Cristianos or Los Gigantes, a trip from your own harbor saves the transfer.
We could not confirm it. Before you book, ask the operator directly whether the boat and Pier 8 have step-free access. If you need a confirmed accessible boat, the accessible boat in Los Cristianos says it has a hydraulic sea-lift platform and dedicated wheelchair assistance.
Yes, for children who can enjoy 3 hours on a boat: food and drinks are included and there are toilets on board. Younger children may be happier on a 1.5-hour trip. Check the minimum age on the listing and bring hats and sunscreen.