SPAIN · DOLPHIN WATCHING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 catamaran dolphin cruises in Spain worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cruise Gran Canaria’s Atlantic coast for dolphins and whales, then swim, snorkel, and slide from a catamaran for $44.
“Very friendly staff in boat, even sang happy birthday to my mam! Thank you to the team!”
Watch pilot whales and dolphins from a small Tenerife catamaran, with hotel transfers, tapas, drinks, swimming, and coastal views.
“Picked up in a smart air conditioned minibus from our hotel. Arrived at the harbour, met by the organiser. The catamaran was nice and clean and smart. We were greeted by the crew and asked to remove our footwear. It was explained what our trip would consist of. We were offered drinks. The choice was good and they were generous with the replenishment. Because I sometimes suffer with motion sickness I took a travel pill beforehand. We sat at the front and went out to sea. We were very lucky to see some pilot whales. It was beautiful. Afterwords we anchored off a beach (too far off to go on…”
See dolphins, coastal views, and the Costa del Sol by catamaran on this family-friendly Fuengirola boat trip.
“A nice relaxing cruise. Plenty of space to move around to get the best view of dolphins. Crew Knew where to find them and did their best to follow and position the boat for the best view possible. Would go again.”
Review of Tenerife’s small-group catamaran whale and dolphin trip, with coastal views, swimming, snacks, drinks, pickup, and practical tips.
“Great experience. Small groups of 8, which is what we wanted, other catamarans looked packed. We saw whales and sea turtles, which were amazing. A selection of drinks and nibbles were on board. Highly recommend.”
Review of Gran Canaria’s 2-hour Puerto Rico dolphin catamaran trip, with wildlife sightings, hotel pickup, a drink, prices, and practical tips.
“ruhige Fahrt auf das Meer, viele Delfine gesehen, absolut empfehlenswert”
Review of Estepona’s 2-hour dolphin catamaran trip from Marbella, with swimming, small groups, practical tips, price, and honest drawbacks.
“The sea was a bit rough but it gave a little more pep to our little getaway (when you put yourself at the back of the boat you feel less the movements). It also prevented us from swimming in the sea. We didn’t have the chance to meet the dolphins either. It'll be next time!Auto-translated”
Review of Marbella’s two-hour catamaran cruise, with dolphin watching, swimming, paddleboarding, drinks, snacks, and practical booking tips.
“It was such an amazing tour. The captain and crew were attentive and friendly. The drinks were topped up, and the crew informed us about the area and wildlife. It is an absolute must-do experience for anyone visiting the area.”
Review of Lanzarote’s small-group electric catamaran sunset tour, with dolphin spotting, drinks, snacks, wildlife guidance, pricing, and practical tips.
“Although we were not lucky enough to see dolphins the boat trip was very nice, the crew was fantastic and the landscape very beautiful.”
Review of Lanzarote’s electric catamaran whale and dolphin tour, with wildlife watching, hydrophone sounds, snacks, value, and practical tips.
“Great Tour, absolutely sustainable, nature and animal friendly. We saw several schools of dolphins, well explained, sweet snacks and a fantastic silence while watching.”
Review of Lanzarote’s silent catamaran whale and dolphin trip, with hydrophone, conservation focus, small groups, snacks, and practical advice.
“Booked this trip last minute as I really wanted to see the whales and dolphins and the advert made it seem special. The boat was clean and well kept and the crew friendly and informative. We sailed out a long way and with the sea breeze and sun disappearing behind clouds quite often it did get a bit nippy out there so best to take layers in case you need to wrap up at times. Snacks and drinks were offered throughout the trip which was fab and we managed to catch the spout of a Brydes whale at one point on the way back. No dolphins seen unfortunately. I was…”
Review of Gran Canaria’s 4-hour premium dolphin catamaran tour, with wildlife spotting, lunch, drinks, swimming, snorkeling, and hotel pickup.
“Alles war toll, super Guide(sehr lustig), mehrere Aktivitäten(zubuchbar), schwimmen im Atlantik, freie Getränke, Raucher Bereich, Mittagessen(nicht das Highlight aber o.k.); Leider keine Delphine gesichtet, was auch nicht unser alleiniger Anspruch war. Alles in allem Top.”
Review of Marbella’s 2-hour catamaran cruise with snacks, drinks, dolphin spotting, swimming, paddleboards, and practical booking tips.
“What an unforgettable experience! It was the highlight of our holiday. We loved the swimming stop, the drinks and snacks, and the crew were really friendly. We brought our 6-month-old baby, and they were wonderfully attentive and kind, making the experience even more special. We were very lucky to see dolphins up close.”
See wild dolphins from a Fuengirola catamaran, with Costa del Sol views, a bar, toilets, and free cancellation 24 hours ahead.
“The ship was not clean and the seats were not comfortable, and we did not see any dolphins. I think we were pranked.”
Review of Marbella’s two-hour catamaran cruise with dolphin watching, sunset views, swimming, paddleboarding, drinks, and practical booking tips.
“This was an amazing experience. We were treated so well on board and the catamaran and surroundings were beautiful. I arranged this for a small group of girls and it made our trip. I would recommend 100%”
Review of a small-group catamaran trip from Marina de la Duquesa with tapas, drinks, dolphin watching, snorkeling, and a swim stop.
“My sons and I had a fantastic afternoon aboard with Jens and Anja. We were lucky enough to see a couple of beautiful dolphins and have a swim before a wonderful tapas lunch. A really relaxing afternoon on a beautiful catamaran.”
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