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Whale and dolphin watching
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Whale and dolphin watching

Hundreds of pilot whales and dolphins live permanently between Tenerife and La Gomera. It isn’t luck, and it’s why sightings work here 365 days a year: this is their home, not a migration route.

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Clear price, pay online, free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Frequently asked questions

Do you actually see them?

Almost always, and not because we’re clever: the pilot whales live here year-round. We never chase them — you approach slowly and cut the engine, then it’s up to them.

What does a licensed boat mean?

Approaching cetaceans needs a specific permit, with rules on distance and time. Boats carrying the blue sighting flag have it — those are the ones we put you on.

How long does it last?

Two to four hours depending on the boat. The four-hour trips are the ones that also give you the swim and the snorkelling: if you have the time, take those.

I get seasick.

Take the morning trip, when the ocean is flattest, and sit at the stern: far less movement. Message me first and I’ll tell you the right day of the week.

What kind of boat are you after?

No licence With skipper Catamarans Private charter Puerto Colón