Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise

Search for dolphins and whales from a boat built to see them underwater

A 2.5-hour dolphin and whale watching cruise departs daily from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, carrying up to 97 guests on the Spirit of the Sea catamaran along the island's southwest coast. The boat has a glass bottom and underwater viewing windows for close observation, a live guide fluent in English, Spanish or German, and a crew trained in cetacean ecology. Hotel pickup is available from Mogán, Taurito, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas, San Agustín and Bahía Feliz. If your accommodation is outside these areas, you arrange your own transport to the departure point. Soft drinks and water are included throughout.

The experience

You arrive at Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria and board the Spirit of the Sea, a 97-seat catamaran captained by Iván López, a certified whale-watching expert with 15 years of experience. The boat leaves at either 10:30 am or 1:30 pm and heads out along the southwest coast for 2.5 hours, searching for dolphins and whales in waters where up to 30 species of cetaceans live year-round. The vessel is designed specifically for this work: two decks offer panoramic views, and the underwater viewing windows let you watch marine life below the surface without leaving your seat.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish or German and carries extensive knowledge of cetacean history and ecology, narrating what you're seeing and answering questions as the crew scans for activity. When dolphins or whales appear, the boat slows and positions itself to give you an unobstructed view while keeping a respectful distance. The crew holds all necessary permits from the Canary Islands Government and operates under protocols that prioritize the animals' well-being over the sighting itself.

Throughout the cruise, soft drinks and water keep you comfortable on deck. The boat also provides QR codes linking to additional information about the species you encounter, and replicas of whale and dolphin teeth you can handle to understand their scale. If you booked with hotel pickup, the driver collects you from your accommodation in the Mogán, Taurito, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas, San Agustín or Bahía Feliz areas and returns you after the cruise ends.

What’s included

• 2.5-hour cruise along the southwest coast.
• live guide in English, Spanish or German.
• soft drinks and water.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Mogán, Taurito, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas, San Agustín or Bahía Feliz (if selected at checkout).
• access to QR codes with species information and replica teeth to handle.

Options for this experience

2 options

Pick-up service includedGuide in English, Spanish or German · 10:30 and 13:30Pickup is included

I don't require pickupGuide in English, Spanish or German · 10:30 and 13:30

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30 and 13:30

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 97

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Tour2b

Is this one for you?Book with hotel pickup if you're staying in one of the listed resort areas and want to skip the logistics of finding Puerto Rico's departure point. Without pickup, you'll need your own transport to the harbor, but the departure times give you flexibility to fit the cruise around other plans.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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.

What time does the dolphin and whale watching cruise depart from Puerto Rico?

The Spirit of the Sea departs at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm daily, giving you two windows to fit the 2.5-hour cruise into your schedule.

Can I see the underwater world on this cruise without diving?

Yes, the catamaran has a glass bottom and underwater viewing windows, so you watch dolphins, whales and other marine life from inside the boat without getting wet.

Is hotel pickup included, and which areas does it cover?

Hotel pickup is included if you book that option and stay in Mogán, Taurito, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas, San Agustín or Bahía Feliz. The driver confirms your exact pickup time during booking. If your accommodation is outside these areas, you arrange your own transport to the Puerto Rico departure point.

How many people typically go on this cruise?

The Spirit of the Sea accommodates up to 97 guests, so you're part of a group rather than a private tour, though the two decks and size of the boat mean there's room to spread out.

What's included in the cruise price?

The 2.5-hour sightseeing cruise, soft drinks and water throughout, and the live guide are included. Hotel pickup is included only if you select that option at checkout. A bar area on the boat offers beer and snacks for purchase.