Whalewhatching Cruises

During your visit to Tenerife why not have the experience of a lifetime and enjoy a Whale and Dolphin Cruise. The Pilot Whales live and breed off the south coast of Tenerife all year long, Dolphins pass along the coast daily. Whether on a catamaran, sailing yacht, motor yacht or glass bottom catamaran, all ages can enjoy these magnificent mammals in their own natural environment.

"Sea, Sun & Fun"

Relax and let your cares go. It's easy to find yourself smiling going out on any of these enjoyable cruises. Few things give such good enjoyment in such a short time. An excursion from this category is worth putting at the top of your "to-do" list. There is a boat and tour here that fits your style. Yacht, catamaran yacht, glass bottom boat, motor boat. All very safe and specially licenced.

"Look over here! Whales!"

Returning from a Tenerife holiday and not having seen the pilot whales is like coming back without a sunburn, er, suntan that is. This is it. Everybody goes to see the whales (okay... almost everybody). The children will love you for it. It's rare not to see the Pilot whales on a whale cruise since they stay right off the coast of Playa de las Americas. There's a 50-50 chance to see dolphins since they're roamers. Taking one of the cruises (Royal Delfin) to "Los Gigantes" raises the chances a lot since your cruising the same waters they do. And if you want to be 100% sure, see dolphins in one of the theme parks.:-)

"Curious Creatures Are Cetaceans"

Spotted, Common and Bottlenose dolphins have been seen in the waters of Playa de las Americas and it's the Bottlenose dolphins that people see most. Fin and Sperm whales have been spotted off Playa de las Americas, depending on the season. But it's the Pilot whales that live here most everybody sees. Learn more about Pilot Whales, from a Newfoundlanders point of view, at this site plus see them swim and hear them (...speak?). Still curious? Cetaceans are mammals that live their entire lives in the water.

"Calm Seas In Southern Tenerife"

All water excursions are in Southern Tenerife where the atlantic ocean is usually calm. This includes Los Cristianos, Playa de las Americas to Los Gigantes. Wind makes the seas rougher and southern Tenerife has it's back to prevailing winds. Ideal boating conditions for non sailors. If the weather is bad the excursion is canceled. All cruises leave from Puerto Colon, playa de las Americas unless otherwise stated.

"Puerto Colon"

Many of these adventures leave from Puerto Colon (Port Columbus) Playa de las Americas, or nearby. A great place to browse, people watch, eat and drink before and after your excursion. A popular destination for many people with dozens of restaurants, pubs and bazars. Bring your swimming wear and a towel. A very good beach is next door with very impressive views to the mountains above Adeje with the top of "El Teide" towering above it all.