Small Group Sailing: Whale and Dolphin Watching from Tenerife South

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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

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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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Virveh

Feb 19, 2026

Wonderful day at sea - We had a wonderful experience sailing with Galatea Sailing in Tenerife. The online booking process was smooth and easy, and communication beforehand was very good. They even arranged special‑diet snacks for us after we asked in advance, which felt very thoughtful. Our captain was fantastic—polite, informative, funny, and wonderfully patient and it made the whole trip even more memorable. One small tip for future travelers: the sea can get quite rocky at times, so taking seasickness pills beforehand is a good idea. All in all, a beautiful day on the water with great service from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Tenerife who wants a relaxed and enjoyable sailing adventure.

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Roving827748

Feb 1, 2026

Magical Experience - Jeanette from the kiosk was absolutely amazing when we booked this tour. Stumbled across it by accident and she looked after us, as she promised, from start to finish. The boat trip itself was magical and we saw loads of pilot whales in their natural habitat and the crew were 100% respectful of that. Beer included and a tasty snack after a swim. Fabulous Highly recommend.

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Laurensz6216bd

Nov 29, 2025

The perfect day! - We had the BEST day with Diego! My family of 4 plus our two friends made the trek to the southern tip of Tenerife after arriving the same morning on a cruise ship in Santa Cruz. Our cruise ship moved the departure time up an hour, but everyone accommodated us and let us do the excursion an hour early. We saw a mom and calf pilot whales, dolphins showing out doing flips, flying fish, and a huge sea turtle that surfaced right by the boat. It was a perfectly sunny and warm day with yummy snacks and wine. Unforgettable experience!

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Eleanor

Nov 5, 2025

Fabulous Experience - Had the most amazing few hours onboard Galatea! From the moment we met Patrick, we felt super welcome. Thank you to Juan, our Captain, for an unforgettable experience. His knowledge of the water was second to none and his humour had us all laughing - he made the experience amazing! We were lucky enough to see Turtles and Whales and stopped for a picnic and a swim in a beautiful cove. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area!

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Christian_s

Oct 23, 2025

Boat tour - Pleasant boat tour with nice captain and whale watching. Drinks and a small snack are provided. Animal-friendly tour, as driving at not high speed.

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K4682ptjonathann

Oct 12, 2025

Sailing with an Irish twist - Wonderful sailing experience with a funny Irish captain, who knows his trade and keeps you entertained during his trips. Definitely recommended if you don’t want to go on crowded tours that are also offered nearby. We saw whales, went snorkelling, enjoined some snacks and had an overall good time!

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285sallya

Sep 17, 2025

Fabulous Dolphin & Whale experience - Absolutely fabulous, whales, dolphins - the dolphins swam with our boat, just 4 of us on board and such an amazing experience! Thank you our skipper Diego

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Louisecp392nc

Sep 11, 2025

Best experience of all time - Had the best time on this sail boat. Patrick is a great captain, very informative and was able to answer all our questions. We had lots of fun and laughed the whole time with him. Seeing the pilot whales in their natural habitat was beautiful and we would definitely book with Patrick again

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Captainandsuze

Dec 27, 2025

Disappointed - My original booking was changed the day before as work needs to be done on the Galatea. I was moved to the Nomado instead and it was described as an 'upgrade'. The yacht was uncomfortable to say the least.We saw very little wildlife which I know is not guaranteed. There was a promise of sandwiches and drinks for everyone! This comprised of one small sandwich for each person and one drink. Not value for money in my opinion. If this was an upgrade it sorely disappointed 😞

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A1541qvh_l_ned

Dec 21, 2025

Disappointing - Rather disappointing.... It’s a sailboat, but it only works with the engine.... We saw some pilot whales, it was nice, but the captain was as mute as a carp.... While we expected some tourist comments, at least cheerful, we had a heavy silence.... He does his job... nothing more! Not up to a family excursion with children

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From $58

up to 7 guests

1 - Adult