Tenerife: Adults-Only Whale Watching Catamaran & Snorkel

Glide into Tenerife's whale sanctuary on a 12-seat catamaran with a glass floor

You board a 12-seat catamaran and sail three miles off Tenerife's south coast to watch whales and dolphins in their habitat. After spotting marine life, you anchor in a cove for snorkeling in clear water, then return to the boat for included catering and rest in hammocks. The glass floor and small group size mean you see more and hear less noise.

Step-by-step itinerary

Whale watching and snorkeling tour

• See whales and dolphins offshore
• Anchor near south coast cove
• Swim and snorkel in clear water
• Enjoy free catering on board

The Experience

You're stepping aboard a catamaran with just eleven other people—no crowds, no screaming kids, no chaos. The boat pulls away from the south coast of Tenerife and heads out about three miles, where the water changes color and the crew starts scanning the horizon. The Alisios wind fills the sails, and within the first hour, someone spots a fin. Then another. The whales and dolphins here aren't performing; they're just living, and you're watching from a deck that feels like it belongs to them, not the other way around.

The glass floor changes how you see it. You're not just looking at the surface—you're looking down into the water itself, watching the shapes move beneath you. The captain knows these waters and these animals; he's been doing this long enough to know where to position the boat without pushing too close. After the whale watching, the catamaran anchors in a cove near the coast, and you slip into water so clear you can see straight down. Snorkeling here is quiet. No tour group noise, no rush. Just you, the reef, and the sound of your own breathing.

Back on deck, the crew brings out food—sandwiches, beer, water, soft drinks—and you eat while the boat rocks gently. There are hammocks strung up if you want to lie back and let the sun do its work. This whole thing is built for adults who don't want to shout over a megaphone or wait for someone else's schedule. The professional crew handles the navigation and the timing; you just show up and let the day unfold.

What’s included

Your day includes a professional captain and crew, free catering with assorted sandwiches, beer, water and soft drinks, access to hammocks on deck, whale and dolphin watching three miles from the coast, and a snorkel stop in a cove with clear water near the south coast.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by White Tenerife

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see whales and dolphins without the noise of a large group tour—the 12-person limit and adults-only policy are what make the experience feel unhurried and intimate.

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Top questions

How far from the coast do you go to see whales?

About three miles off the south coast of Tenerife, where the whales and dolphins naturally gather.

What's included in the catering?

Assorted sandwiches, beer, water, and soft drinks served on board.

Can you swim or snorkel?

Yes. After whale watching, the boat anchors in a cove where you can snorkel in clear water.

How many people are on the boat?

Maximum 12 adults. No children under a certain age are permitted on this tour.

Is the glass floor a gimmick or does it actually help?

The glass floor lets you see into the water below the boat, adding another angle for spotting marine life.

What if we don't see whales?

The crew is experienced and knows where whales and dolphins frequent, but sightings are never guaranteed in wildlife tours.

Do I need to be fit or athletic?

No. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and there are hammocks on board if you want to rest.