Gran Canaria Boat Tour: Spot Dolphins and Whales

Embark on a thrilling boat tour in Gran Canaria and spot magnificent dolphins and whales with the help of an experienced crew. Enjoy unlimited soft drinks and the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Spirit of the Sea - Explore the amazing world of dolphins and cetaceans off the coast of Gran Canaria! The Canary Islands boast around 30 species of cetaceans, including dolphins, whales, orcas, and porpoises, making it one of Europe’s most biodiverse regions for marine life observation. These captivating creatures breathe air, are warm-blooded,…
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
  • Unlimited sodas on board
  • Scenic cruise from Puerto Rico
  • Swimming break (on 3 hrs cruise)
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Snacks (available to purchase)
  • Pickup and drop-off from other areas not mentioned as included
Additional Information

Departing daily from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, the excursions set sail at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm for a 2.5-hour journey along the island’s southwest coast, where dolphins and other cetaceans are observed in their natural environment. The vessel, Spirit of the Sea, can host 97 guests and features a large glass bottom, providing a unique opportunity to…

Location
Spirit of the Sea
Calle Puerto Base
Please go to SPIRIT OF THE SEA pier in Puerto Rico Harbor. Puerto Base road.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Graham_g
Oct 20, 2025
dolphins first time - great trip out. first time seen dolphins in the wild. tried a few times in lanzarote, Tenerife , but finally here Gran Canaria . only thing tips. these days no one carries money . should set up something when we do your review
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Giliank2025
Sep 28, 2025
You get what you came for - the dolphins were beautiful. Great trip. The staff was very nice. They also assured us we would see them, if not, the next trip would be free of charge.
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Janpy
Sep 2, 2025
Recommended - Very suggestive experience, about 2 hours and 30 of navigation, for a unique show. After about an hour, a lot of dolphins, probably about twenty, at least! The staff was punctual and present, explained that they approach with respect and have a maximum navigation time nearby. Water and soft drinks included!
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Q5209qvcathys
Aug 26, 2025
A very nice experience - Pick up at the hotel without problem. Bus ride to Puerto Rico. Perfect catamaran and welcoming and warm staff. The boat was not crowded which allowed us to live a comfortable experience, with the freedom to move as we please. We saw flying fish and many dolphins. 😁👌👏 Great swimming time in the bay near Puerto Mogan with refreshments included. Possibility to buy the photo (€10) or a photo keychain (€5) of the shot taken during your boarding. A very beautiful adventure!
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Passport35317743707
Aug 22, 2025
Fun in the sun - The dolphins we out in style on Friday 22.08 25. Great trip definitely recommend. I know there are always no guarantees to see them. But we were very happy.
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Mariusvk5431fx
Aug 26, 2025
Dolphins and flying fish😊 - Nice experience, glass floor was 2 small rooms with windows under the sea, which suited better for small children. The trip on deck was very nice, got to see dolphins jumping around, as well as flying fishermen in front of the boat. one must take the waves into consideration, so one should keep in the smallest kids well🙂 the trip varied a little but was informed about 2.5 - 3 hours ca. My kids at 10-12 thrived well on deck and overall the trip anyway.
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396yujinc
Oct 13, 2025
Time consuming activity - It’s quite a time consuming activity. They picked us up at 9am from our hotel and dropped us off at 3:50, so it was about a 7-hour trip. We saw some dolphins, but it took around 2 hours to find them. The provider was okay.
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153ghizlanem
Aug 26, 2025
Take your anti-vomiting pills - I forgot to take my anti-nausea tablet, I suffered, the Atlantic unlike the Mediterranean is restless. Half the boat was vomiting, alone at the time of watching the dolphins I forced myself to get up. Bananas are for a few kids and the meal is inedible.
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554tomk
Sep 14, 2025
Okay - I went on this trip in the afternoon leaving at 1:30, the staff were pleasant and very helpful. There was mix of families and couples on board and the the journey started out vey calm and pleasant, until we hit open water and the boat started rocking from side to side. The first person to get sea sick was about 40 mins in to our journey then all around me people started experiencing severe sickness. The staff started handing out sick bags to those unwell. Apart from the sea sickness we did not see any Dolphins or Whales on our trip. I thought the safety announcements were very poor we didn't see any lifejackets or demonstrations on how to put them on. this is something that should be reviewed by the company. I wouldn't recommend this trip to small kids or elderly people as the boat was very rocky. The journey was roughly 3 hours and soft drinks were free. Overall the staff were very nice and friendly helping those that need to move seats etc.
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Sergio_i
Sep 4, 2025
3 hours by boat to see... - 3 hours by boat to see 4 dolphins and a turtle is not expected, I understand that it is impossible to always see these animals but I would have expected at least the option to make another departure until I could enjoy the experience they offer
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From $49
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).