Whale watching catamaran Tenerife: 2–3 hours, unlimited drinks

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Duration2h–3h

GroupUp to 50

LanguagesEN · RU +1

Mobile ticketAccepted

Pilot whales and dolphins 3 miles from the coast, drinks flowing the whole way back.

A 2- or 3-hour whale and dolphin watching tour departing from Puerto Colon in Tenerife, traveling 3 miles offshore where pilot whales live permanently and can be seen year-round. The catamaran also passes fish-farms where dolphins often hunt. Unlimited beer, soft drinks and bottled water are included; you choose between a morning or afternoon departure, and either the shorter or extended route. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or Russian.

2h–3h

Step-by-step itinerary

Whale watching catamaran excursion

Arrive at Puerto Colon Gate 4 early
Exchange ticket for boarding card
Depart on catamaran from Puerto Colon
Travel 3 miles offshore to see whales
Observe pilot whales and dolphins
Sail back along the coast
Enjoy free drinks onboard

The Experience

The boat leaves Puerto Colon at one of four set times — 11:00 or 16:00 for the 2-hour run, or 13:15 and 16:00 for the 3-hour version — so you pick the slot that fits your day. You'll be at the gate 15 minutes early to trade your ticket for a boarding card, then settle in as the catamaran heads 3 miles out to the feeding grounds where pilot whales live year-round. This is not a seasonal sighting; the whales are there, and the odds of seeing them are what bring people back.

Once offshore, the route swings past the fish-farms where dolphins hunt for an easy meal — you watch them work the water while the boat moves along the coast. The 2-hour tour turns back after that; the 3-hour option keeps going, giving you more time to track movement and watch the water. Drinks flow throughout: beer, soft drinks and bottled water are unlimited, so you're not rationing or buying rounds at a bar price.

The guide is live and speaks your language — English, Spanish or Russian — so you get real information about what you're seeing instead of a recording. The return is a sail back along the coast, which is why people mention the ride itself as part of the draw. Arrive early, bring a light layer if the wind picks up on the water, and know that if seasickness is a concern for you, this is the one thing the boat cannot fix.

What’s included

Unlimited beer, soft drinks and bottled water throughout the tour.
live guide in English, Spanish or Russian.
return journey sailing along the coast.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Eden Catamaran SL

Is this one for you?Book the 2-hour tour if you want the core experience — whales, dolphins and the return sail — in a morning or late-afternoon slot. Choose the 3-hour version if you have the time and want to stay longer on the water watching the dolphins work the fish-farms and tracking the whales' movement.