The 15 Best Los Gigantes Boat Trips

1.Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,539 reviews · 2 hours · from $33Our pick

From Los Gigantes Port, Flipper Uno’s two-hour cruise takes you into the Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary to look for dolphins and whales, then past the cliffs before a swim stop in a bay such as Masca, Barranco Seco, or Juan López. A cold drink is included. The host language is Spanish, and sightings depend on sea conditions.

“Brilliant couple of hours in the water, professional crew who know their stuff. Highly recommended.”

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2.Los Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise by Sail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,040 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Set sail from Los Gigantes with a group capped at 10, looking for pilot whales, dolphins and turtles with a multilingual crew. Jamie, Eileen and David have led trips, though the crew can vary. Expect about two hours at sea, a swim and snorkel stop, fruit, sandwiches and drinks, with views of the cliffs on the return.

“we were super lucky to see a school og pilot whales with a very young baby among them. They approached our sailboat, swum along it and passed underneath it, sonetimes not even a meter away. It was a lovely trip, a precious memory that will last.”

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3.Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,063 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Leave Los Gigantes port on a small rigid inflatable boat for a two-hour search in the Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary. A skipper looks for whales and dolphins before taking you beneath the cliffs and, sea conditions permitting, to a sheltered bay for a swim. Guides such as Luca and Alejandro have led trips.

“thank you to the knowledgeable kind pilot, we saw dolphins whales and flying fish 🐋 then anchored ⚓️ for an educational talk on the area. thanks too for the unexpected 1ovely fresh fruit. An experience not to be missed!!”

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4.Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,027 reviews · from $38

From Los Gigantes Harbor, Flipper Uno takes you out to look for dolphins and whales, then along the cliffs of Masca and Los Gigantes. You get a multilingual guide, drinks, and a swim stop; choose the 3-hour option for chicken and vegetable paella with fruit. Wildlife sightings depend on sea conditions.

“Fantastic view of the clifs and animals. The guide made sure everyone had a good time and everyone felt safe.”

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5.Whale or dolphin watching and swimming tour in Masca

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 733 reviews · from $28Best value

From Los Gigantes, join a Spanish- or English-speaking guide for a two-hour boat trip in search of whales or dolphins. Then swim or snorkel in Masca Bay beneath the cliffs, with a water, soft drink, or beer included. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, and snorkel gear is not provided.

“Really wonderful little boat trip saw pilot whales - 2hrs enough on boat for me - fun swim stop and friendly crew excellent value for money”

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6.Los Gigantes Whale Watching Charter by Sail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 608 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Spend about three hours aboard a 45-foot Bavaria sailboat off Tenerife’s Los Gigantes coast, watching for pilot whales and dolphins before stopping to swim or snorkel. The group is capped at 10, with sandwiches, fruit and drinks included. Guides such as Jaime, Eileen and David have led trips, sharing information about marine life and the coast.

“Amazing. Beautiful boat, amazing staff, couldn't have wished for more perfect trip. fantastic transfer to and from the boat. Would recommend to everyone.”

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7.Whales and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 569 reviews · from $74

Sail from Los Gigantes with captain Antonio or another bilingual guide to look for pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins. The three-hour cruise also passes the 600-meter cliffs, with a stop for swimming or snorkeling and a light tapas-style lunch. Choose a shared or private trip, with a sunset departure available.

“Amazing experience. We got to see quite a few pilot whales and later on some dolphins. 3 hours was just the right amount of time. Make sure you take some travel sickness medicine beforehand though as we had three people on our boat who were ill.”

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8.Sailing Excursion with Swimming, Drink & Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 471 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Leave Puerto de Los Gigantes aboard the Sangría for a small-group sail along Tenerife’s cliffs and coves. Look for whales and dolphins, stop to swim or snorkel, then enjoy tapas and a drink on deck. The boat carries up to 10 passengers, with Spanish, English, and French spoken on board.

“The 2 guides were very informative and friendly. We got to see dolphins with there babies and also Pilot Whales next to our yacht. The trip ended with tapas under the red cliffs and snorkelling session. A perfect trip which you couldn’t have added too.”

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9.Masca and Los Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 382 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $71

Sail with Freebird Catamarans from Puerto Colón into the waters between Tenerife and La Gomera, where resident pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins live. The 4.5-hour trip pairs wildlife watching and crew commentary in Spanish and English with a swim stop beneath Los Gigantes, lunch, and drinks. Optional pickup is available at selected stops in southern Tenerife.

“It was such an amazing experience, the ride was cool, drinks and Paella were good too and the staff was really friendly. We even had the chance to swim and to see some dolphins and small whales after. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to try it and would personally 100% do it again next time.”

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10.Whale Watching Tour to Los Gigantes with lunch & swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 353 reviews · from $63

Sail from Puerto Colón along Tenerife’s southwest coast to look for pilot whales and dolphins, then stop for lunch and a swim in a bay beneath Los Gigantes’ towering cliffs. Food and soft drinks are included, with beer and wine at lunchtime. Crew member Andy has been praised for keeping the mood lively, though he may not be aboard every trip.

“A brilliant tour. Got to see loads of dolphin pods and whales too. The staff were all very funny and warm and made sure everyone had fun. We got to swim in a gorgeous bay.”

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11.Dolphin and Whale Sailing Tour in Los Gigantes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend about three hours aboard the Mojo Picon, a small sailboat carrying no more than 10 people. Skippers such as Antonio and Francisco have led outings, sharing information about the whales, dolphins, and Teno Rural Park. Look for marine life, view Los Gigantes from the water, and stop in a quiet cove to swim or snorkel with equipment provided. Snacks and drinks are included.

“A great time!!! A turtle, pilot whales, snorkeling break and tapas! Small group and tt is made to respect animals! Thank you to the super friendly captain and thank you for the great restaurant address!;)Auto-translated”

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12.Whale Watching Sailboat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 215 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $88

Set out from Los Gigantes on a 46-foot sailboat with no more than nine passengers. The crew shares information about local marine life and island history as you look for whales and dolphins, then stops beneath the cliffs for a short swim or snorkel and tapas. Trips are offered in Spanish, English and French.

“The excursion was fabulous. I would highly recommend. They are super nice and very knowledgeable about the animals and keeping distance to be protective of them. Even so, the whales came right up to the ship as they were curious about us. The captain made sure to cut engines any time they were spotted even in the distance so as not to disrupt them. They allowed us to swim and have very delicious snacks while anchored. I have already recommended them to friends.”

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13.Watching and Listening Whales visiting Los Gigantes&Masca. Food&drinks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $68

Set sail from Costa Adeje at 10:30 am for a five-hour catamaran trip with a skipper and two sailors. Watch for whales and dolphins, pass the Los Gigantes cliffs, and stop in Masca Bay for swimming and sunbathing. Lunch, fruit, beer, wine, water, and soft drinks are included. Snorkel gear costs extra.

“Lovely crew, really knowledgeable and environmentally conscious. We saw pilot whales, dolphins and a turtle! The boat has some lovely beanbags in the front and only 2 people can sit there at one time. Passengers should be more collegiate Read more”

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14.Royal Delfin – 4’5H Dolphin & Whale Watching – Los Gigantes Masca – Lunch & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 192 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Set sail from Puerto Colón on a purpose-built catamaran for about four and a half hours along Tenerife’s southwest coast. Look for whales and dolphins from deck or through underwater viewing windows, then stop for a swim in Masca Bay near Los Gigantes. Lunch, snacks, soft drinks, beer, and sangria are included.

“Great experience would definitely recommend it. Great crew. Well looked after. Food and drink all in. And camera man takes all videos which you can purchase after trip”

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15.5 hr watching and listening whales and dolps. Visit Los Gigantes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Set sail from Puerto Colón at 10:30 am for about five hours along Tenerife’s south coast. The English-language crew helps you look for whales and dolphins before the catamaran visits Los Gigantes and Masca Bay for a swim and snorkelling stop. Lunch, fruit, beer, wine, water, and soft drinks are included. Snorkel gear and transfers are not.

“Awesome trip with a stunning crew, always here fore your needs. We had the opportunity to see dolphins and orcas! Would recommand 5/5.”

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