Small Group Sailing: Whale and Dolphin Watching from Tenerife South

Embark on a luxury sailing excursion in Tenerife South to witness the majestic beauty of whales and dolphins. Enjoy a comfortable and unforgettable experience at an unbeatable price.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Playa del Puertito - Galatea Sailing is a company that offers whales whatching excursion with the maximum comfort and privacy, at the best price, in Tenerife South. Our crew has more than 20 years of navigation experience (Canary Island, Africa and Mediterranean Sea) and speaks English, Spanish, Italian and Irish! Welcome Aboard!
What's Included
  • Snacks provided
  • Snorkeling equipment included
  • Breakfast included
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

Embark on an outstanding trip with your loved ones; completely synchronized with the environment and at one with the world’s stunning oceans, observing whales and dolphins … A premium adventure at an unmatched rate. Our yacht is specifically tailored to offer optimal comfort throughout the journey; setting sail from Puerto Colón (Costa Adeje), the most centrally located harbor in Southern Tenerife.

Location
Puerto Colón
gate n 3
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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J4157zeannej
Apr 17, 2025
Galatea Sailing - Found where we needed to meet easily. We had a great time even though 2 of our 5 were sea sick! Was touch and go for a bit but finally managed to see lots of whales so was worthwhile! Trip was cancelled due to poor weather at sea the day we had booked but we were phoned and rearranged (offered a refund if wanted instead). Man driving boat was amusing and knew his stuff.
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Barbarabt9931ee
Mar 27, 2025
So much fun! - I had a wonderful time. We saw 🐋 and 🐢, we enjoyed our small group on board. Our captain answered all our questions, explained a lot. Thank you
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Marcis127
Mar 27, 2025
Accidental “International Women’s Day” - Me, my daughter and niece had reservations, and were joined for the excursion by two gals from UK, and another woman from Germany. The six of us hit it off immediately and had a fabulous 3 hour immersion exchanging cultural life experiences! (THIS is why we travel 🤗). We almost immediately were surprised with a Tortuga Boba sighting and plenty of playful Pilot Whales rounded out the trip. Our captain was lovely & Eagle-eyed. Considering seas that day were incredibly choppy, he managed to pilot us to where the action was. Magical, intimate day!!!
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Marius
Mar 23, 2025
Great authentic tour - The Capitan was nice and he knew a lot of stuff about the whales and about the island also. We were two couples on the boat so it was really enjoyable. At first we drove to the whale watching spot and we were really lucky at this day. There were a lot of whales. Afterwards we drove to the snorkeling spot a bit more near the coast and swam/snorkeled there as long as we wanted to. As we drove back and the Capitan brought us the sandwiches and to drink there was also a lot. Was a great tour and I wouldn’t regret doing it again. It’s very authentic and interesting. All what I would say what could be improved is the description here on TripAdvisor, how the usual plan is.
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Onair58689691093
Feb 27, 2025
Wonderful afternoon on the boat - We had an excellent afternoon with Patrick. Such a chilled and relaxed environment. Loved the pilot whales which got so close to the boat and loved the dip before sandwiches. Would highly recommend.
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Dympnal2025
Feb 26, 2025
Whale watching / Costa Adeje - Travelled with a group of friends & had a really great experience with our captain Amii, saw loads of pilot whales & Amii was very knowledgable about the whales, the sea in general & very informative about the views inland too. We had a lovely picnic and few drinks on board, all supplied as part of package. We opted to skip the snorkelling (Atlantic can be nippy!) & spent more time whale watching. Really enjoyed it! Thanks Amii, Pat & Paula too! We’ll be back
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878sandrah
Feb 7, 2025
Up & down ( literally ) the Atlantic , whale & dolphin watching - We had a very enjoyable private boat trip ( 6 adults, family trip ) for 3 hours , looking for whales & dolphins. About 1hour into our trip , during this time, our very knowledgeable & funny ( seafaring tales) , captain Patrick, kept us entertained with interesting facts about the island of Tenerife & the surrounding coastline , ( Atlantic sea, not as calm as the med ! ) we were very lucky as we spotted a whale , very close to the side of our boat. Unfortunately, ( very unfortunate for 1 of our party ) this sighting, seemed to jinx the whale & dolphin spotting, and the wellness of 1 of our family members ( Atlantic ! ) , as no more were spotted & captain Patrick was urgently called upon, to supply numerous sick bags, which he did so on demand, expertly, which was greatly appreciated by the affected family member. We sailed on towards a secluded cove, where lunch, snacks & drinks, were expertly served by Patrick ( unfortunately , lunch & drinks had to be turned down by 1 ! ) very good. From this cove, we headed back along the coast ( calmer waters ! ) back to Puerto colon marina, to end our very enjoyable 3hr private trip, which we would all recommend ( including the unfortunate family member ! )
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Jacquelinegk8675yv
Jan 29, 2025
Extremely calming experience - Brilliant day on the water, Captain Pat great host. Loved being out on the smaller yacht with fewer people rather than mad crowds. We were extremely lucky to see and film the pilot whales swimming and sleeping. Outstanding experience being that close. And so calming.
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M101176
Jan 28, 2025
dont miss out it! - I wish I could give 10 STARS! It was maximun 7 ppl tour but we‘d got lucky only my friends and I were in the tour. Captain Diego is also a GREAT skipper, he knows exactly where the whales are, they are coming as well as didn’t artificially try to draw the whales’ attention. Also I don't still get why the sandwiches are so delicious, it was just tuna and ham& cheese sandwiches. You can also Snorkeling, the water isnt that cold in Jan
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Stanthemanglasgow
Jan 28, 2025
Intimate and cozy feel on the small yacht - Great day out on this yacht with skipper Patrick and 3 other passengers. This meant that we had a real intimate atmosphere with the boat only taking a maximum of 6 passengers. After about an hour of sailing we were treated to a wonderful sight of 3 pilot whales swimming on the surface alongside the yacht. After getting some great pics and videos, we anchored down in a small bay for drinks, sandwiches and swimming/snorkelling. Skipper Patrick has great knowledge of the area and pointed out all the landmarks as we sailed out, anchored and then back to port. Plenty of food and beer/wine was available for our small crew
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From $61
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).