Lanzarote: Silent Catamaran Whale & Dolphin Tour with Hydrophone

Summary

Whale & dolphin watching from Lanzarote on an electric catamaran, listen live underwater

You’ll slip quietly from Lanzarote’s Puerto Calero on a silent catamaran for intimate whale & dolphin watching in a small group. Listen to live underwater sounds with a hydrophone, taste fresh fruit and local snacks as you float off the coast, and feel what it’s like to share space with these wild animals in their own world.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Whale and dolphin observation tour

• Depart from Puerto Calero
• Sail towards the open sea
• Observe whales and dolphins
• Listen to animals via hydrophone
• Return to Puerto Calero

Top questions

How long does the whale & dolphin tour from Lanzarote last?

The tour lasts approximately three to four hours round-trip from Puerto Calero.

Is food included on this silent catamaran tour?

Yes, fresh fruits, local snacks, water, soda, and organic soft drinks are included during the trip.

How many people are on each whale & dolphin tour?

The maximum is 12 guests per tour for plenty of space onboard.

Where does the Lanzarote whale watching tour depart from?

The boat leaves from Puerto Calero marina in Lanzarote.

Can you really hear whales or dolphins underwater?

Yes, a hydrophone lets you listen live to cetacean sounds during the tour.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Are service animals allowed onboard?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this catamaran tour.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup at Puerto Calero marina before boarding a fully electric catamaran for three to four hours at sea. Along the way you’ll have fresh fruit, water, organic soft drinks or soda plus local snacks passed around as you watch whales and dolphins with your guide — all in a small group setting before returning back to port together.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the silence. I mean, boats are always noisy — but as we left Puerto Calero on this electric catamaran, it was just the sea and us. No engine rumble, just the slap of water against the hull and that salty breeze. Our guide, Carmen, grinned when she saw my face. “It’s weird at first,” she said. She was right — it felt almost sneaky to glide out like that, not scaring anything away.

We drifted for a while before anyone spotted movement. Someone pointed — there! Dolphins, their backs slick and quick in the sun. I could hear them breathing; that soft puff of air sounded closer than I’d imagined. Carmen handed around slices of fresh fruit (the mango was so sweet) and set up the hydrophone so we could listen under the surface. The sounds were wild — clicks and whistles echoing through the speakers. I tried to record it on my phone but mostly ended up with wind noise and my own laughter.

The group was small — maybe ten of us? Plenty of space to lean over the rail or just sit back with a cold drink (they had these organic sodas I’d never tried before). At one point a little girl asked if whales ever sing here; Carmen explained they’re usually quieter near Lanzarote but sometimes you get lucky. She told us about local efforts to keep these waters safe for cetaceans — something I hadn’t thought much about before.

On the way back, someone started passing around local snacks — salty little crackers and olives that tasted better than they looked. The sun was higher now but not too hot, just that dry Canary Islands warmth on your skin. I still think about that moment when everyone went quiet listening to those underwater voices, like we were all eavesdropping on another world. Sometimes travel feels loud and busy; this day trip felt different somehow.