Gran Canaria: Dolphin Search Boat Tour & Lunch

You might not see dolphins, and that's the whole point

You board the Keeper Uno at Puerto de Mogán for a four-hour dolphin search along Gran Canaria's southwest coast, with lunch and drinks included on board. The modern yacht keeps groups small and comfortable, and stops at hidden beaches and dramatic cliffs whether or not dolphins appear. Water activities are available if you want them. You return to port by early afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dolphin search and coastal exploration

• Board the Keeper Uno yacht
• Search for dolphins at sea
• Enjoy food and drinks on board
• Participate in water activities
• Discover South West Coast cliffs
• Visit hidden beaches
• Return to Puerto de Mogán

What’s included

Your four-hour tour includes hotel or port pickup (if arranged), lunch on board, all soft drinks and water, use of the air-conditioned Keeper Uno yacht, and access to water activities. The crew navigates the southwest coast of Gran Canaria, stopping at hidden beaches and dramatic cliff formations, with time dedicated to dolphin searching.

Times

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• Monday to Friday 09:30

Information

4-hour dolphin search from Puerto de Mogán on the Keeper Uno yacht. Includes lunch, drinks, and water activities. Small groups explore southwest cliffs and hidden beaches.

Group Up to 10

Live guide English and Spanish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 3 similar tours with pickup › See the exact address

Book up to 5h before

Ages Adult (13 to 70 years) · Child (1 to 12 years)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Confirmation Confirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The Keeper Uno leaves Puerto de Mogán early enough that you're still half-asleep when the crew hands you coffee and points toward the southwest. Four hours sounds like a long time to stare at water hoping something surfaces, but the boat itself changes that calculation. It's a modern, air-conditioned yacht, not a crowded ferry, and the crew knows the southwest coast of Gran Canaria well enough to know where to look, and where to stop even if nothing shows up, because the cliffs alone are worth the trip.

What actually happens is you spend the morning moving between two kinds of waiting: the active kind, where you're scanning the water and the crew is calling out sightings (or false alarms), and the restful kind, where you're anchored near a hidden beach, eating lunch that's already on board, and realizing you don't have to navigate anywhere or figure out what comes next. Water activities are available if you want to jump in. Most people just sit with a drink and watch the rock formations change color as the sun moves. The southwest coast of Gran Canaria doesn't need dolphins to justify the trip, but if they show, it changes the whole mood of the boat.

Lunch and all drinks are included, which means you're not hunting for a restaurant in a small port or paying extra at the bar. The boat has enough space that groups stay small and the air-conditioning works, so even if the sea is choppy (it can be), you're not packed in with fifty other people. The four-hour window is tight enough that you're back in Puerto de Mogán by early afternoon, which leaves your day open if you want to explore the village or head somewhere else.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do you always see dolphins on this tour?

No. The crew searches the areas where dolphins are most likely, but sightings are not guaranteed. The southwest coast and hidden beaches are the main draw regardless.

How long is the boat trip from start to finish?

Four hours total, including stops and lunch on board.

What's included in the price?

Lunch, all drinks (soda and water), and boat transport. Water activities are available on board.

Where does the boat depart from?

Puerto de Mogán on the southwest coast of Gran Canaria.

What if the sea is rough?

The Keeper Uno is a modern, air-conditioned yacht designed for comfort. It's suitable for all fitness levels, but rough seas can happen. Check conditions with the operator before booking if you're concerned.

Can I do water activities on the boat?

Yes, water activities are available on board during the tour.

Do I need to bring anything?

Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light layer are recommended. Lunch and drinks are provided.

Operated by Dolphins, boat Tríp, Keeper Uno Islas Canarias. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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