Dolphin Watching Cruise to Isla de Lobos from Puerto del Carmen

Spot dolphins on the crossing, then anchor at a cove to swim and snorkel off the boat.

A dolphin-watching cruise from Puerto del Carmen to Isla de Lobos combines a 1.5-hour sailing route known for marine mammal sightings with time to swim and snorkel at a protected natural park. Hotel pickup is included from Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise, Arrecife or Puerto Calero; a picnic lunch with sandwich, gazpacho, yoghurt, water, beer and juice is provided. The boat returns by early afternoon, making this a half-day excursion suitable for all fitness levels. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed, though the operator reports a high success rate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dolphin watching and Lobos Island visit

• Hotel pickup by air-conditioned bus
• Travel to Puerto del Carmen Marina
• Board Biosfera Jet boat
• Journey along dolphin route
• Disembark at Lobos Island
• Explore Natural Park and fishing village
• Relax on La Concha beach
• Enjoy included picnic lunch
• Return to Puerto del Carmen

The Experience

An air-conditioned bus collects you from your hotel and brings you to the Puerto del Carmen marina, where you board the Biosfera Jet. The crossing to Isla de Lobos takes 1.5 hours and follows a known dolphin route; common dolphins and spotted dolphins are the species most often seen, though sightings depend on the day and the animals' movement. The boat anchors at one of the island's coves rather than docking ashore—a protection measure under the island's Natural Park status since 1982—so you swim, snorkel or sunbathe directly from the vessel.

Lunch is served on board: a sandwich, small sandwich, gazpacho, yoghurt, water, beer or juice. The operator accommodates coeliac, vegetarian and vegan diets with advance notice. You have time to move between the water and the deck, and the return journey to Puerto del Carmen leaves around 14:00, so the full outing runs about 5.5 hours from pickup to drop-off.

Bring a towel, swimsuit, sunscreen and comfortable shoes. The boat is air-conditioned, and drinks stay available throughout the journey. If you're arriving in the afternoon or have a free morning before an evening flight, this tour fits neatly into the day without requiring you to arrange separate transport or find a restaurant at midday.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise, Arrecife or Puerto Calero.
• the catamaran crossing to Isla de Lobos.
• time to swim and snorkel at the island's cove.
• a picnic lunch with sandwich, gazpacho, yoghurt, water, beer and juice.
• drinks throughout the journey.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Tour2b

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in one of the pickup zones and want a half-day outing that combines wildlife watching with water time, all arranged without needing to hire a separate driver or book lunch separately. The fixed return time at 14:00 works well if you have evening plans or an afternoon flight.

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Top questions

What dolphins might I see on the crossing to Isla de Lobos?

Common dolphins and spotted dolphins are the species most frequently sighted along the route, though the operator notes that sightings are not guaranteed every day despite a high success rate overall.

Can I actually get off the boat and walk around Isla de Lobos?

No—the boat anchors at a cove but does not disembark passengers on the island itself due to government regulations protecting the Natural Park. You swim and snorkel from the vessel instead.

Is the picnic lunch included, and can it handle dietary restrictions?

Yes, lunch is included: a sandwich, small sandwich, gazpacho, yoghurt, water, beer and juice. The operator accommodates coeliac, vegetarian and vegan diets if you notify them before booking.

How do I get to the marina if I'm staying outside Puerto del Carmen?

Hotel pickup is included from Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise, Arrecife or Puerto Calero. If you're staying elsewhere, you'll need to arrange your own transport to the Puerto del Carmen marina.

What time does the tour finish and I get back to my hotel?

The boat returns to Puerto del Carmen around 14:00, so with the return journey included, you're back at your hotel by mid-afternoon.