Dolphin & Whale Watching in Gran Canaria: The 12 Best Trips

1.Dolphin Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,520 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $47Our pick

Join Spirit of the Sea from Puerto Rico for a 2.5-hour cetacean cruise along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast. A multilingual crew helps you identify dolphins, whales, turtles, and other marine life. The boat has a glass-bottom viewing area, bar, toilets, and an optional return ticket if no cetaceans appear.

“We were picked up in a clean air conditioned bus and transported straight to the port. Once in the bud the guides we’re friendly and spoke it all various languages to ensure everyone was included. There were alot of people experiencing sea sickness but the crew were well prepared for this and frequently checked on people who were feeling unwell. We saw lots of dolphins and my 5 year old thoroughly enjoyed her experience too! The coach was there when we got off the boat too ready to collect us and kindly waited for my daughter to use the toilets near by. Great value for money and it being 2.5…”

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2.Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,855 reviews · from $40Best value

Set out from Puerto Rico at 10:15 with Líneas Salmón for a 2.5-hour dolphin and whale-watching cruise. Guides speak English, Spanish, and German. Mario is often on board, and the crew may offer a return trip if wildlife does not appear. Drinks are sold at the cash bar.

“We had a great trip and the crew worked had to find Dolphins for us. We saw a big pod of Bottle nosed dolphins and a small pod of Risso's. Very enjoyable boat trip.”

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3.Palmitos Park Ticket with Dolphin and Bird Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,507 reviews · 1 day · from $44Top rated

Spend a full day at Palmitos Park, 10 kilometers from Maspalomas Lighthouse, with entry to the dolphinarium, butterfly house, aquarium, reptile areas, primate island, gardens and four scheduled shows. You will need comfortable shoes, sun protection and enough time for steep paths.

“The address of th park was incorrect. I went o San Bartolomeo de Tiranaja and the park wa on a totally diffetent place”

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4.Dolphin and Whales watching cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 508 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Set out from Puerto Rico aboard Spirit of the Sea for a 2.5-hour search for dolphins, whales, turtles, and seabirds. Watch from the open deck or glass-bottom viewing area, hear commentary from the multilingual crew, and consider the swim-stop and resort-transfer upgrade. Captain Lorenzo is often at the helm.

“It was a horrible experience. You feel sick the whole time (and I usually don’t get seasick), and so did the other passengers. For children, it’s a shocking experience. They should mention that instead of showing only the romantic side of the trip. You feel so sick that you can’t even see dolphins.”

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5.Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 498 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Join a two-hour catamaran cruise from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast. An English- and Spanish-speaking marine guide helps you look for dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish. Water and soft drinks are included, with hotel-area pickup available from southern resorts.

“Amazing, great boat, lovely staff. We did 2 trips on separate days, both trips we got to see different sea animals!”

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6.Dolphin and Whale Cruise in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 477 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Cruise from Puerto Rico aboard Spirit of the Sea for 2.5 hours along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast. Look for dolphins, whales, turtles, flying fish, and other marine life, then use the glass-bottom viewing area or join a possible swim stop. Free soft drinks, hotel transfers, and a rebooking option are available.

“It was horrible and Im a very easy person to please. We didnt do any of the things they say they were gonna do. We didnt see any animals, we didnt stop 30 minutes for the swimming part and they did not serve any drinks. Apart from this a woman was vomiting cuz the boat was very unstable and we were on a moving boat for 2 hours and 30 minutes nonstop. Very cold as well.”

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7.2-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 166 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Join a nearly 150-seat Lineas Salmón boat from Puerto Rico for about two hours on the Atlantic. A guide, including Mario on some sailings, helps spot dolphins and whales, explains their behavior, and shares views of Gran Canaria’s coast. Drinks are available at the onboard bar.

“I don’t like leaving bad reviews but I have to give my honest opinion. Unfortunately the experience was awful. The trip left an hour late, poor communication & we never saw any marine wildlife. Our children were upset & scared. Lots of people being sick. It was just a bad experience for us.”

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8.Spirit of the Sea: Cetacean sighting in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 152 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Join a 2.5-hour catamaran cruise from Puerto Rico in search of dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish. You’ll receive a marine-life brochure, free water and soft drinks, and a chance to watch cetaceans through the boat’s glass-bottom viewing area. No pickup is included.

“The boat ride was pleasant, and although we didn't see any marine life, it was good to be out on the water. The boat's crew are welcoming and kept you informed about potential dolphin and whale sightings throughout the journey. Some free drinks and snacks are available throughout the journey. The person managing the boat's check in however, was quite unwelcoming and lectured us pretty harshly after I informed them that our trip had been rescheduled via Viator. I'm unsure why they felt it necessary to be so rude, not great customer care. Based on that experience I would try an alternative boat company next time.”

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9.2 hour Dolphin Catamaran Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 129 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Sail for two hours from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, on a spacious catamaran with English or Spanish crew. Watch for dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish, enjoy one soft drink, and use the repeat-ticket promise if no dolphin or whale appears. Captain Miguel may be at the helm.

“Wszystko super , uśmiechnięta i uprzejma załoga, a szczególnie wspaniały Kapitan Miguel. Pozdrawiam z Polski”

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10.Half-Day Cruise Tour-Dolphin and Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 124 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $44

Sail from Puerto Rico Marina for 150 to 180 minutes in search of wild dolphins and whales, then stop for 30 to 45 minutes of swimming and snorkeling. The catamaran has toilets, several seating areas, a bar, and a friendly multilingual crew. Shuttle pickup is available from many southern resorts.

“L’Avvistamento dei delfini ed il bagno al largo è stata un’esperienza unica, che consiglio di fare per l’emozione che regala.”

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11.Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 112 reviews · from $96

Sail from Puerto de Mogan aboard KEEPER UNO on a four-hour search for wild dolphins along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast. Your small group of up to 10 enjoys drinks, a Spanish-style lunch, snorkeling gear, and a paddleboard, with a sheltered beach stop built into the trip.

“Wonderful trip. Easy to book online and great communication throughout. Worth paying more than ferry as we were only with 6 others aboard a this small, luxury craft. Friendly crew worked hard to find the dolphins and succeeded! Dozens and dozens of graceful , beautiful creatures, almost within touching distance of the boat. Stopped for an excellent lunch and drinks (included) while the kids snorkelled in shallow blue water. We 100% recommend every aspect of this trip.”

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12.Premium Dolphin Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 40 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Spend four hours aboard a large catamaran from Puerto Rico, watching for dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish. You’ll see sea caves, cliffs, and beaches, then stop to swim, snorkel, and ride a banana boat. The crew includes the much-praised Domingo, and hotel pickup is available across southern Gran Canaria.

“Very nice big catamaran, we saw the dolphins, the only downside in my opinion was the lunch which wasn’t very good”

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