Lobos Island dolphin boat tour from Lanzarote: Fast catamaran

The crossing takes a couple of hours each way on a boat built for speed, not comfort stops.

A half-day boat tour from Lanzarote to Lobos Island aboard the Biosfera Jet, a fast catamaran that departs at 10am with hotel pickup included. You cross the Atlantic on the dolphin route (the crew provides live expert commentary on marine mammals), then explore the island's village, natural pool and beaches before the return sail. Transport, lunch and drinks are included. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Lobos Island dolphin route excursion

• Shuttle bus pickup in Lanzarote
• Travel to Marina Puerto del Carmen
• Board Biosfera Jet boat
• Boat ride to Lobos Island
• Search for dolphins and whales
• Receive cetacean species information
• Explore Lobos village and natural pool
• Hike and swim on Lobos beaches
• Enjoy picnic lunch with drinks
• Sail back to Marina Rubicon
• Shuttle drop off at hotel

The experience

The shuttle picks you up at your hotel and takes you to Marina Puerto del Carmen, where you board the Biosfera Jet for a 1.5-hour crossing to Lobos Island. The boat is built for speed, and the crew uses the crossing to brief you on the cetacean species in these waters: dolphins, whales and other marine mammals you might see. The route itself is the draw: you are not watching from a distance or looking at a tank. You are on the water where they live, and the crossing is the search.

Once you arrive at Lobos, the afternoon is unstructured. The island is small, and you can walk the village, swim in the natural pool or hike the unspoilt beaches. Lunch and drinks are served on the island, included in the price, so you are not hunting for a restaurant or rationing what you brought. The time you spend there depends on what you want: some people swim, some explore, some sit. There is no schedule pushing you back to the boat until the return crossing begins.

The sail back to Playa Blanca takes another 1.5 hours, and the shuttle drops you at your hotel. The whole day is five hours from pickup to drop-off. Weather can cancel the tour. The operator will contact you 24 to 48 hours ahead if that happens and offer an alternative date. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed, though the crew knows where to look and will spend the crossing searching.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• the 2.5-hour fast boat crossing aboard the Biosfera Jet.
• live expert commentary on marine mammals.
• picnic lunch and drinks on Lobos Island.
• access to the island's village, natural pool and beaches.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up to17h before

AgesAdult (13 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 89 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 48

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 39 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lanzarote Sea Tours

Is this one for you?The boat is fast and the crossing is the main event, so this tour suits travelers who want to be on the water searching for dolphins rather than sitting in a harbor. The unstructured time on Lobos Island means you can swim, hike or rest depending on your energy: no guided walks or timed activities once you arrive.

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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): free.

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 are the chances of seeing dolphins on this crossing?

Dolphin sightings are not 100% guaranteed, though the Biosfera Jet follows the dolphin route and the crew provides live commentary on the marine mammal species in the area. The crossing itself is the experience. The sighting is a bonus.

How long is the boat ride to Lobos Island?

The crossing takes 1.5 hours each way aboard the Biosfera Jet. The return journey is the same length, so you spend roughly three hours on the water across the full day.

What can I do once we arrive at Lobos Island?

Lobos Island has a small village, a natural pool and unspoilt beaches. You can swim, hike, explore the village or simply rest. The afternoon is yours to spend as you choose. Lunch and drinks are included and served on the island.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, the shuttle collects you from your hotel and returns you there at the end of the day. The pickup is included in the price.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The operator may cancel the tour due to weather or force majeure. If that happens, they will contact you 24 to 48 hours in advance via email or phone and offer an alternative date, or you can request a refund.