Eco No-Chase Whale and Dolphin Encounter Tenerife
A large catamaran run by Vision Submarine takes you out of Los Cristianos for 1.5 hours, with underwater viewing windows and a stated no-chase policy. At €28 it is among the cheapest trips in Tenerife.
A good low-cost first trip: 1.5 hours on a big catamaran with underwater windows, from €28, ★ 4.6 (15,530). No swim stop is listed, so pick a different boat if swimming matters.
Updated 14 Oct 2026 · Prices checked 13 Oct 2026Eco No-Chase Whale and Dolphin Encounter Tenerife Fast Facts
Cheap, short and on a large boat: a solid pick for families and first-timers who don't need a swim.
Should You Book the Eco No-Chase Whale and Dolphin Encounter Tenerife?
Book it for a cheap, stable 1.5-hour outing; pick another boat for a swim, more time, fewer people or a private trip.
you want the lowest price for a well-reviewed trip from Los Cristianos.
you'd like to see the sea below the surface through the underwater windows.
you prefer a big catamaran to a small yacht or speedboat.
your group needs a German-speaking guide.
you want a swim stop → Travelin' Lady adds swim and snorkel time for €29.90.
you want 3 hours with drinks → the 3-hour Los Cristianos cruise, from €38.50.
you want a small group and the Los Gigantes cliffs → the Los Gigantes sailboat, up to 10 guests, from €75.
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 Eco No-Chase Whale and Dolphin Encounter Tenerife
The ticket covers the licensed boat, the guides and a visit to the Cave of Love; food and drinks are not listed.
Eco No-Chase Whale and Dolphin Encounter Tenerife Meeting Point
Los Cristianos harbor, Zone A for excursions, behind the big green fence.
Who the Eco No-Chase Whale and Dolphin Encounter Tenerife Is Not For
Wheelchair users, swimmers and people with weak sea legs should look at other options.
Wheelchair users, swimmers and people with weak sea legs should look at other options.
Eco No-Chase Whale and Dolphin Encounter Tenerife vs Alternatives
For €1.90 more, Travelin' Lady adds a swim; for €7 more, the Costa Adeje catamaran adds free drinks and more time.
Eco No-Chase Whale and Dolphin Encounter Tenerife Reviews
Reviewers praise the crew and close pilot whale sightings; one warns that the sea can be lively.
“Great experience. You do need to have sea legs, but it's just magnificent.”
“Everything as described. A friendly crew and a good vessel. We were able to observe pilot whales and dolphins, sometimes from very close up.”
Eco No-Chase Whale and Dolphin Encounter Tenerife FAQ
That is the operator's promise: its page says "100% no chase, respectful tours guaranteed". All licensed boats in Tenerife must also keep at least 60 m from the animals and stay no more than 30 minutes with the same group, so the rules back up the promise whichever boat you choose.
Vision Submarine runs it from Los Cristianos harbor. The boat is a large catamaran with underwater viewing windows, a lounge and a bar, and the guides speak Spanish, English, French, German and Italian. The operator's page describes its trips as no-chase and respectful, and the listing calls it a licensed whale-watching boat.
No swim stop is listed. The trip includes a visit to the Cave of Love, but swimming is not part of the listing. If a swim matters, Travelin' Lady from the same harbor adds swim and snorkel time for €29.90. The Los Cristianos swim-stop cruise includes a swim stop from €27.81.
The windows show the sea below the surface; what you see depends on the water and on where the animals are. Most of the whale and dolphin watching still happens from the deck, because pilot whales and dolphins come up to breathe.
The trip lasts 1.5 hours at sea, which makes it one of the shortest whale watching trips in Tenerife. The listing gives no check-in time, so plan to reach Los Cristianos harbor early and allow time to find Zone A behind the big green fence.
No food or drinks are listed as included. There is a lounge and a bar on board, so bring cash or a card for anything you want to buy. If you want drinks in the price, the Costa Adeje catamaran includes water, soft drinks and beer from €35.
Yes, for most families: the trip is only 1.5 hours, the boat is a large catamaran, and the underwater windows add something to look at. It is not suitable for wheelchair users, and one reviewer warns you need sea legs, so bring a seasickness tablet for anyone prone to it.
Very likely, but not guaranteed. Short-finned pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins live off the south-west coast all year, and Turismo de Tenerife reports sightings on about 8 out of 10 days. A recent reviewer saw pilot whales and dolphins, sometimes very close up.