Tenerife: Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Plunge
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Board the Peter Pan in Los Cristianos and enjoy a respectful whale and dolphin watching experience along the south coast of Tenerife.
With a maximum of 60 passengers, this tour offers more space and a more comfortable atmosphere than other busy excursions. The decks of the boat, located near sea level, allow you to enjoy excellent views of the ocean and observe tropical dolphins and calderones in their natural environment.
During the two hour sailing, our multilingual guide will share curiosities about marine life and the coast of Tenerife.
If sea conditions permit, we will make a swim stop of about 15 minutes near the coast.
Our team follows guidelines for responsible observation of cetaceans, maintaining an adequate distance so as not to alter their natural behavior.
An ideal excursion for couples, families and small groups looking for an authentic whale watching experience in Tenerife.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible as long as the person can enter the boat by walking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Los Cristianos
Your adventure begins aboard our iconic Peter Pan vessel. We will set sail from Los Cristianos to the famous cetaceans, while our expert guide welcomes you and briefly explains the safety measures and what you can expect during the 2 hour tour. Get ready to enjoy sailing, whale and dolphin watching, and a dip in the sea.
Playa de las Americas
After sailing from the Port of Los Cristianos and enjoying a pleasant boat ride, you will begin the sighting of the famous tropical calderones in their natural habitat, while our guide shares fascinating facts about the animals you are seeing and the marine environment around you.
What‘s Included
✔ Multilingual guide with explanations on marine fauna
✔ Stop for the swim near the coast at the end of the excursion (conditioned to the sea state)
✔ Experienced professional crew and captain
✔ Legal certification for whale watching (Blue Flag)
✔ Hotel pick-up and drop-off (only if this option is selected, at additional cost)
✔ Pirate-style boat trip “Peter Pan”
✔ Floats for children during the stop for bath
✔ Toilets on board
✖ Soft drinks, beer and wine Available to buy on board. (Water is free).
✖ Snorkeling equipment The stop for the bath is designed for a relaxed dip, not for snorkeling.
✖ Towels
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Departure at 10:00 am
Duration: 2 hours: Experience a cruise on an authentic Portuguese whale watching schooner. With time to swim and sunbathe.
Departure at 2 : 00 pm
Duration: 2 hours: Experience a cruise on an authentic Portuguese whale watching schooner. With time to swim and sunbathe.
Tenerife South
Departure at 12:00 pm with bus
Duration: 2 hours: Option with pick-up service included.
Pickup included
Departure at 12:00 pm
Duration: 2 hours
South of Tenerife
Reviews
231 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!
Kathryn W,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous experience, saw turtles and dolphins very close to our kayaks, David was a fantastic guide who made the experience all the more enjoyable. Would definitely cone back and do again. Thank you Davide!
Fabulous boat trip
Annette B,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. The crew were fabulous. Boat perfect. Captain searched for dolphins and whales and at first I thought we’d never find them in the vast ocean but we finally did and treated to an amazing display. Kids loved it too
Beautiful experience
Aline E,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Incredible moment of sharing, the 2 hours passed so quickly! The guides explained in several languages including French and this with great passion. Really I recommend
Everything well organized,...
Giampiero D,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00All well organized, we spotted both pilot whales and dolphins, highly recommended to families.
Amazing
Adventure24341979683,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can only join the positive reviews, very pleasant and dedicated crew, beautiful wooden ship, pilot whales and dolphins seen. Our guide Christophe couldn’t do enough to make pur trip fun and exceptional. Highly recommend.
Traversing the seas
Josefina M,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything great, a very nice experience to do with family. Very nice and attentive staff!
Very good experience
Luis G,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00A very nice excursion seeing the dolphins in their natural abita, Very well explained by the guide in 4 languages and very cheerful, we will repeat.
Great tour, we were with...
Blanka K,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00great tour, we were with two small children aged 2 and 4 and the staff put us at ease. Everything perfect
Well run good day out
T4997AXirenes,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A well run excursion. Saw a flying fish, a green turtle and a pod of pilot whales. Not warm enough to take a swim. A great day out.
Very nice boat tour
Klaus T,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can only join the positive reviews, very pleasant and dedicated crew, beautiful wooden ship, pilot whales and dolphins seen and meanwhile also with German guide.
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