Whale and Dolphin Watching Tenerife: Underwater Windows

See whales and dolphins both ways: surface and submerged

A whale and dolphin watching tour from Tenerife aboard the Royal Delfin catamaran, the only boat in the islands with 16 panoramic underwater windows for viewing marine life below the surface. You watch from deck and then descend to the viewing ports to see the animals in their natural habitat from underwater. The 2-hour option covers the main route. The 3-hour cruise adds a swimming stop at Diego Hernandez bay.

The experience

You board the Royal Delfin and spend your first hour on deck watching for whales and dolphins in the waters around Tenerife. The catamaran's size and design let you move freely to track the animals as they surface. When you spot them, the real difference shows: instead of binoculars and distance, you head below to the 16 panoramic 50-inch underwater windows built into the hull. From there, you watch the same whales and dolphins moving through their world beneath the surface: the only way to see them this way in Tenerife.

The crew speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages, so the guide narrates what you're seeing in real time. The boat has a restroom on board and is wheelchair accessible. If you've booked the 3-hour option, the second half includes a swimming stop at the secluded bay of Diego Hernandez, where you can enter the water yourself. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase onboard. They're not included in the ticket price.

What’s included

• Multilingual crew in English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages.
• access to the boat with 16 panoramic underwater windows.
• onboard restroom.
• sustainable whale and dolphin-watching experience in their natural habitat.

Options for this experience

2 options

2 Hour Mini CruiseGuide in 6 languages · 10:30Lasting 2 hours, this sustainable dolphin and whale-watching cruise on a catamaran has underwater windows that offer a view below the surface. Snacks and drinks are not included, but they can be bought at the onboard bar. This option has no swimming stops and is focused on watching wildlife.

Atlantic Cruise of 3 HoursGuide in 6 languages · 10:30This dolphin and whale-watching cruise runs for 3 hours and features a swimming stop in the secluded bay of Diego Hernandez. This option includes a choice of drinks plus a meal of Spanish omelette, battered fish, chicken croquette, coleslaw salad, bread and fruit. The catamaran has 3 decks: the main deck, the sun deck, and a submarine vision area for viewing wildlife from underwater.

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Before you book

Lasts 2h, runs every day except Monday and Friday at 10:30, from € 33 per person, with live guides in 6 languages and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Monday and FridayDeparts at 10:30

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 200

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ROYAL DELFIN

Is this one for you?Book the 2-hour option if you have a free afternoon and want the core experience of watching from both deck and underwater windows. Choose the 3-hour Atlantic Cruise if you want to add a swimming stop and have the extra time. The bay swim is only on that longer departure.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): 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's the difference between the 2-hour and 3-hour options?

The 2-hour mini cruise focuses on whale and dolphin watching from the deck and underwater windows. The 3-hour Atlantic Cruise includes everything in the 2-hour tour plus a swimming stop at Diego Hernandez bay.

What can I see through the underwater windows?

The 16 panoramic windows let you watch whales and dolphins in their natural habitat below the surface. The Royal Delfin is the only catamaran in Tenerife with this submarine vision setup, so you see the animals from a perspective other boats can't offer.

Is seasickness a concern on this catamaran?

The boat is a catamaran, which is more stable than a single-hull vessel, but the tour is not recommended for people prone to seasickness. If you're concerned, you may want to consider the calmer bay tours instead.

Are meals included in the cruise price?

No. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase onboard, but lunch and other food are not included in the ticket price.