The 6 Whale Cruises in Gran Canaria That Earn Their Price

1.Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,855 reviews · from $40Our pick

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.2-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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6.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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