Whale-Watching Cruise & Swim from Los Cristianos

Our Full Review of This Boat Trip

The boat trip at a glance

Whale-Watching Cruise & Swim from Los Cristianos sails from Los Cristianos (Puerto de Los Cristianos) and lasts 2 hours. The listing sells three options: “Meet at Los Cristianos Harbour – Boarding 9:45 AM” from €27.81, “Meet at Los Cristianos Harbour – Boarding 11:45 AM” from €27.81 and “Meet at Los Cristianos Harbour – Boarding 1:45 PM” from €27.81. On the options we checked for 15 October 2026, boats left at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00. The listing does not state a maximum group size, so expect a shared deck. The crew guides in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

Prices start at €27.81 per person, a discount on a listed €33.50, checked on 23 Sep 2026. Of the 9 per-person trips from Los Cristianos, no cost less and eight more; the middle price here is €29.90. By rating it is second of the 7 boats from this port with twenty or more reviews (★ 4.7 from 4,243 reviews).

This is a motor boat. How steady it feels depends on its size and hull, which the listing may not state; motor boats reach the whales faster than sailboats and usually have some shade.

Who this boat trip suits

The listing sets no minimum age. At 2 hours it suits younger children and first-timers.

The operator lists it as not suitable for wheelchair users or people with limited mobility; the accessibility guide names the boats that do take wheelchairs.

If you are prone to seasickness, sit low and in the middle of the boat, watch the horizon, eat lightly beforehand and take a remedy before you board, not once you feel unwell.

What the operator promises, and what we can check

In the operator’s own words, the trip offers: “Enjoy a more comfortable experience with a maximum of 60 guests”, “See wildlife from sea level thanks to the lower-deck design”, “Spend two full hours at sea on a relaxed, unhurried tour” and “Hear stories and local insights from a multilingual guide”.

We cannot check every promise from a desk, but we can set it against the other 11 listings from Los Cristianos: at 2 hours it is shorter than the typical two-and-a-half-hour trip from Los Cristianos, it is one of the nine boats from this port that include a swim or snorkel stop and only one other trip from here includes hotel pickup. Every licensed boat follows the same rules near the animals — 60 metres, 30 minutes, 4 knots — so a promise to respect the whales is a floor, not an extra (the rules).

What €27.81 buys on this boat trip

According to the listing the price includes blue Flag certified whale watching, operating under strict eco-friendly and animal welfare regulations, two-hour whale watching cruise, multilingual guide and educational commentary, short swim stop, drinking water and reusable eco-friendly cups on board. Not included: soft drinks, beer and wine, freshly prepared cocktails, snorkelling equipment and towels. Some of that can be bought on board, so bring cash or a card.

The price is per person; children’s prices, where the operator offers them, show in the calendar once you choose the number of people. Free cancellation runs up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund — the same terms as every boat on this site. The price in the calendar for your date is the one that counts; ours is a snapshot.

What travellers say after the boat trip

4,243 travellers have reviewed this trip on GetYourGuide, for an average of ★ 4.68 out of 5. They score guide 4.8, transport 4.8 and value for money 4.8. The average value-for-money score across the established boats from Los Cristianos is 4.7, so this one is above the port average.

We read the four most recent reviews (from 29 Aug 2026 to 5 Sep 2026), which average ★ 5.0. Two mention whales, two mention dolphins, one mentions turtles and three mention the crew or the guide. Four reviews are a sample, not a verdict — the average above covers everyone.

How this boat trip compares with the other boats from Los Cristianos

Twelve whale watching boats sell trips from Los Cristianos (see them all). The most reviewed is Travelin' Lady: Eco Yacht Whale & Dolphin Safari + Swim (19,265 reviews). From here the run to deep water takes about 25 minutes (our estimate from operator descriptions); Los Gigantes is the shortest on the island.

Besides this one, Los Cristianos has three motor boats (from €28), three private boats (from €450 per boat), two eco yachts (from €29.90) and one catamaran (from €28). Island-wide, one of the 57 per-person trips cost less, and by number of reviews it is fifth of 72 (the full list).

Our other reviews of boats from Los Cristianos: Sunset by Travelin´ Lady: Eco Yacht Whale Watching, Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Swim Stop, Whale-Watching Cruise with Swim Stop & Drinks, Travelin' Lady: Eco Yacht Whale & Dolphin Safari + Swim and Eco No-Chase Respectful Whale & Dolphin Encounter.

Getting to the boat trip

The meeting point, as the listing gives it: Puerto de Los Cristianos, excursion zone A, 38650. Puerto de Los Cristianos lies at 28°02′55″N 16°43′09″W. From Las Américas it is 2.7 km / 6 min by road, and buses 110 / 111 · 467 stop nearby.

The operator asks you to be there 20 minutes before departure. Bring warm clothing, sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen and clothes that can get dirty, as the listing advises. From Santa Cruz it is 76 km, about 50 minutes, to Los Cristianos (bus 110 / 111).

The best month and time for this boat trip

The pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins live off this coast all year, and operators report sightings on about 99 % of trips (operator data), so the month changes the weather, not the animals. For the swim stop, the sea is warmest in September (23.8 °C) and coolest in March (19.2 °C).

July and August are the windiest months and September and October the calmest (month by month). In the windy months the morning departures (10:00) are the calmer choice; the afternoon ones (12:00 and 14:00) meet the stronger trade wind.

Our verdict on this boat trip

Book this boat trip if you want a swim in a cove after the whales, you want a proven boat — 4,243 reviews or you want to spend €27.81 a head or less.

Skip it if you need step-free boarding (see the accessibility guide).