Lanzarote Catamaran Sunset Tour: Electric boat, dolphins & hydrophone

Silent Sunset on Water, Dolphins If the Evening Allows

You board a silent electric catamaran at Puerto Calero for two-and-a-half hours along Lanzarote's southern coast. The crew shares cetacean knowledge and listens for dolphins via hydrophone while you watch the sunset with OceanBeer and snacks. Small groups of twelve keep the deck uncluttered, and the electric motor means no engine noise. Just water and the possibility of whales.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset dolphin tour from Puerto Calero

• Depart from Puerto Calero Dock F22
• Relax on spacious 108 m2 deck
• Enjoy OceanBeer, wine, or non-alcoholic drinks
• Snack while cruising along the coast
• View Playa Quemada and Femés mountains
• Learn about cetaceans from crew
• Listen for dolphin sounds with hydrophone
• Spot dolphins in their evening feeding area
• Experience stunning island sunset
• Return after approximately 2.5 hours

The experience

The catamaran pulls away from Dock F22 at Puerto Calero with barely a sound: no engine rumble, no diesel smell, just the electric hum underneath and the water opening up ahead. You're on the first fully electric catamaran in the Canary Islands, which means the ocean stays quiet enough that the crew can listen for dolphins and whales using a hydrophone, and you might hear them too if they're close. The deck spreads out across 108 square meters, so there's room to move, to find your angle on the light, to stand or sit without feeling crowded. Maximum twelve guests means it stays that way the whole two-and-a-half hours.

The boat heads south along the coast toward Playa Quemada and the mountains of Femés, and the crew starts talking about what lives out here: the cetaceans, the species that move through these waters, where dolphins tend to gather in the evening when they're hunting. You get an OceanBeer, a local white wine, or one of the organic non-alcoholic drinks, all of it plastic-free, and some snacks while the sun drops toward the water. The timing matters: the tour runs year-round, but the light changes everything, and the crew knows when the dolphins are most likely to show up. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't, but the crew has the hydrophone ready either way.

What makes this different from a standard sunset cruise is the silence and the listening. No engine noise means the water sounds different, and it means the crew can actually hear what's underneath. The boat is built to leave almost nothing behind: no plastic, no fumes, just the shape of the hull moving through the water and whatever the evening decides to show you. If you're there for the light and the quiet and the chance, not the guarantee, it lands different.

What’s included

• Departure from Puerto Calero Dock F22 on a fully electric catamaran with a maximum of twelve guests.
• The two-and-a-half-hour cruise includes OceanBeer, local white wine, organic non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks.
• The crew provides information about cetaceans and uses a hydrophone to listen for dolphins and whales.
• The tour operates year-round.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 15:30

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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 effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by WeWhale

Is this one for you?Right choice if you want a sunset on the water without engine noise and the chance to hear whales or dolphins through a hydrophone: the electric catamaran and small group size make both possible, though sightings depend on what's in the water that evening.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

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 sunset tour depart?

Departure is from Dock F22 at Puerto Calero. The exact time shifts with the season to align with sunset. Check your booking confirmation for the specific departure time.

How long is the tour?

Approximately two-and-a-half hours on the water.

Is dolphin sighting guaranteed?

No. The crew uses a hydrophone to listen for dolphins and whales and knows the areas where they gather, but sightings depend on the animals' presence that day. The tour runs year-round regardless.

What drinks and food are included?

OceanBeer, local white wine, organic non-alcoholic beverages (all plastic-free), and snacks are included.

What is the maximum group size?

Twelve guests per departure.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The 108 square meter deck offers space to move at your own pace.

Can I bring a service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed on board.

How do I get to Puerto Calero?

Public transportation options are available nearby. Confirm the exact stop and route with the operator when you book.