Whale & Dolphin Watching Denia: 4-Hour Electric Sailboat Tour

You'll listen to whale and dolphin calls through a hydrophone if they're close enough to hear.

A 4-hour whale and dolphin watching tour from Denia aboard the electric sailboat El Som Mar, with up to 10 guests, a hands-on masterclass from a cetacean guide, and exploration of the Cabo de San Antonio marine reserve. The tour includes complimentary drinks and snacks, and you participate in active ocean conservation efforts like litter removal. A marine guide leads the experience in English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Whale and dolphin watching tour

• Join WeWhale Denia morning experience
• Attend hands-on cetacean masterclass
• Explore Cabo de San Antonio marine reserve
• Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks

The experience

Four hours aboard an electric sailboat means you're out on the water long enough to reach the Cabo de San Antonio marine reserve, where six stable cetacean species live year-round: Fin Whales, Bottlenose Dolphins, Sperm Whales, Long-Finned Pilot Whales, Risso's Dolphins, and Common Dolphins. The boat, El Som Mar, runs on electric power, so there's no engine noise to mask the sounds of the ocean or startle the animals you're looking for. A marine guide leads the masterclass on board, explaining what you're seeing and why Denia's coast matters as a whale and dolphin watching location on the Valencian coastline.

The hydrophone is the tool that sets this tour apart: when whales or dolphins are close, you'll hear their calls and communication through underwater speakers. The guide walks you through what you're listening to and what it means. Between sightings, the crew explains the biodiversity of the reserve itself: the fish, coral, and other marine life that make this stretch of coast a protected area. Complimentary drinks and snacks come from partners who share the conservation mission, so you're eating and drinking in line with what the tour stands for.

You're also part of the active conservation work: litter removal and wildlife rescue happen during the tour, so you're not just watching the ocean. You're helping protect it. The experience suits all fitness levels, and infants can sit on an adult's lap. Alcoholic drinks are served only to travelers 21 and older. Younger passengers get non-alcoholic options.

What’s included

• A cetacean guide leading a hands-on masterclass on whales, dolphins, and Denia's marine ecosystem.
• access to the Cabo de San Antonio marine reserve.
• a hydrophone to hear whale and dolphin sounds.
• complimentary drinks including soda, AguaNea, local fresh fruit, dry fruits, and OceanBeer.
• participation in ocean conservation efforts like litter removal.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by WeWhale

Is this one for you?The guide leads in English or Spanish, so you can follow the masterclass comfortably in whichever language works for you. Groups stay under 10 guests, keeping the boat intimate and the guide's attention distributed.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

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 whale and dolphin species might I see on this tour from Denia?

Six stable cetacean species live in the Cabo de San Antonio marine reserve: Fin Whales, Bottlenose Dolphins, Sperm Whales, Long-Finned Pilot Whales, Risso's Dolphins, and Common Dolphins. Encounters depend on the season and ocean conditions on the day you go.

How does the hydrophone work during the tour?

The hydrophone picks up whale and dolphin sounds underwater and plays them through speakers on the boat so you can hear their calls and communication if they're close enough. The guide explains what you're hearing and what the sounds mean.

What's included in the 4-hour tour price?

The tour includes the marine guide, complimentary drinks and snacks, and access to the Cabo de San Antonio marine reserve. You also participate in ocean conservation efforts like litter removal during the excursion.

What is the Cabo de San Antonio marine reserve?

Cabo de San Antonio is a protected marine reserve off the Denia coast, designated for its rich biodiversity. The waters are home to various fish species, coral, and other marine life, making it the premier whale and dolphin watching location on the Valencian coastline.