WHALE WATCHING

Whale watching in Tenerife is a very interesting and exciting experience. The island is one of the best places in Europe to observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

There are several species of whales that can be seen off the coast of Tenerife, including the short-finned pilot whale, the rorqual, and other species that occasionally come close to the island.

Whale watching in Tenerife must be carried out in a sustainable manner and respecting the regulations for the protection of marine fauna. Our company offers whale watching experiences, working responsibly and sustainably, slowing down near the whales and keeping a safe distance so as not to interfere with their natural behavior.

It is important to remember that the observation of whales and other cetaceans is a regulated activity in Tenerife and must be carried out with authorized companies and respecting the established regulations. These regulations include limiting the number of boats that can approach the whales, establishing exclusion zones and respecting the natural behavior of the animals.

In summary, whale watching in Tenerife can be an incredible activity where you can enjoy a unique and exciting experience.

Whale watching on the cliffs of Los Gigantes is one of the most popular and exciting activities that can be done in Tenerife.

The Los Gigantes cliffs are an impressive rock formation that rises above the sea and offers a spectacular landscape to observe the whales in their natural habitat. After doing the whale watching, we anchor somewhere near the coast, always looking for the most comfortable place for our clients where you can enjoy a bath or snorkel.

To eat we will prepare a delicious picnic on board suitable for vegetarians, you will also have fresh drinks (Dorada beer, soft drinks, white wine and water).

One common confusion is worth clearing up. The species most often seen here is the short-finned pilot whale, which many people know as a whale but which in fact belongs to the dolphin family. It has a stocky body, a rounded head and an almost black colour, and lives in tightly knit family groups that travel and rest together.

Whales proper also pass through. The Bryde's whale, slender and unobtrusive, prefers warm waters all year round and may appear off south-western Tenerife, particularly at certain times of year. The sperm whale — the largest of the toothed cetaceans, able to dive to great depths in search of squid — crosses the deep waters around the Canaries, and coming across one is a rare gift.

These waters are protected as a Special Area of Conservation within the Natura 2000 network, and since January 2021 the Tenerife-La Gomera stretch has been a Whale Heritage Area, the first in Europe. That is why we sail at under four knots near cetaceans and never chase a group: only nature decides what turns up on any given day.