Tenerife: Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Plunge
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover whales and dolphins in their natural habitat aboard the iconic Peter Pan boat. Sail in a comfortable and spacious boat, accompanied by an expert crew sharing information and curiosities about marine fauna during the excursion.
Enjoy a safe and enjoyable experience, ideal for families, groups, people who start watching and repeat travelers in Tenerife. At the end of the excursion, and whenever the sea conditions allow, we make a stop for a swim near the coast, a relaxing time to enjoy the Atlantic.
In addition, we are one of the few ships that uses anchoring system, avoiding dropping the anchor repeatedly and contributing to the protection of the seabed, thus ensuring a sustainable, responsible and respectful sighting with the environment.
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
Departures at 4:00pm
Duration: 2 hours
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 10:00 am
Duration: 2 hours: Experience a cruise on an authentic Portuguese whale watching schooner. With time to swim and sunbathe.
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
225 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Fantastic experience!
Shari W,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, about 5-6 languages available! The cocktail was delicious! Be sure to bring your swim suit AND A towel for a nice dip in some 4000km deep Atlantic ocean
Whales in their natural habitat
167svitlanav,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very nice experience, we loved the excursion as the treatment on board.We will repeat the same excursion.a 10 to the professionals
Fantastic trip.
Steph D,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic trip, knowledgeable guides who were able to show us pilot whales and dolphins. Lovely boat and atmosphere. Not overcrowded with people and plenty of opportunities to watch and photograph the wildlife. As well as a nice amount of time to swim.
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