The 15 Best Dolphin Watching Trips in Gran Canaria

1.Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,761 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $44Our pick

Catamaran dolphin watch off Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria with a swim stop in Taurito, snorkeling gear, and soft drinks.

“Cruise was amazing, took a while to find the dolphins but ones we found them they were swimming around the boat and surrounding us. People got sea sick, but the staff were very quick to hand out bags and clean up mess. The swim was our favourite, complementary soft drinks and then 45 minutes of swimming, jumping in and going down the slide. Can’t fault anything.”

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2.Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,537 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41Best value

Sail 150 minutes with a live guide for dolphin and whale watching in Gran Canaria, enjoy the cash bar, and get a return voucher if you miss sightings.

“Great activity with informative guides. Although we didn’t see the dolphins this time we did see a whale, flying fish and turtles. Well organised and a modern boat, we will use these guys again. As usual easy booking with GYG.”

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3.Dolphin Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,520 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $47

2.5-hour dolphin-watching cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria on Spirit of the Sea, with glass-bottom views and a return voucher if none.

“The guide was amazing, very kind and funny, he speaks 4 languages fluently, big plus to the whole experience. We saw dolphins and 2 turtles. Also a big plus, that the team collects garbage from the ocean during the trip. Loved it!”

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4.Palmitos Park Ticket with Dolphin and Bird Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,507 reviews · 1 day · from $44

A 1-day ticket to Palmitos Park near Maspalomas with dolphin, birds of prey, exotic bird, and parrot shows plus gardens and animals.

“The address of th park was incorrect. I went o San Bartolomeo de Tiranaja and the park wa on a totally diffetent place”

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5.Dolphin and Whales watching cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 508 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

2.5-hour dolphin and whale cruise from Puerto Rico, with glass-bottom viewing, hotel pickup options, and a free retry if sightings fail.

“It was really a great experience to see the dolphins in their natural environment and to sail between a group of dolphins. Furthermore: everything was well organized. From the pick-up by bus to the return to the pick-up point.”

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6.Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 498 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

A 2-hour Gran Canaria catamaran cruise from Puerto Rico chasing dolphins and whales, with a marine guide, free drinks, and easy hotel transport.

“Amazing, great boat, lovely staff. We did 2 trips on separate days, both trips we got to see different sea animals!”

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7.Dolphin and Whale Cruise in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 477 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Dolphin and whale cruise from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria on the Spirit of the Sea with glass-bottom views, soft drinks, and a rebook option.

“The crew need to know, understand and be aware that, when there's people swiming, no boat is alowed to come close! A lady, myself and my son, almost got seriously hit by a yatch that came to drop someone to the cruise ship.”

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8.Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 217 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

4 hours on Gran Canaria’s south-west coast in a small yacht hunt for dolphins, plus drinks, lunch, and a swim stop near Puerto de Mogan.

“Really good day out saw the dolphins I couldnt do the swim as the on & off the boat wasnt easy even for the fittest of people but others enjoyed it”

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9.2-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 166 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

2.5 hours off Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, hunting for dolphins and whales from a large boat, with a guide, deck time, and an onboard bar.

“We had a very frustrating and unpleasant experience. First of all, the ship left much too late, having to roast in the full sun for almost an hour...! Then we spotted nothing (no dolphins no whales.. nothing) and once you have paid you are unlucky. Lost half a day that we could have spent better... the company behind this activity tries to look professional to tourists, but in reality they are a lousy company. if you have a complaint you are powerless because they hardly care about you once you pay the money.”

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10.Spirit of the Sea: Cetacean sighting in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 152 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Spirit of the Sea in Gran Canaria: 2.5-hour glass-bottom catamaran search for dolphins and whales, with onboard facts and drinks.

“Went above and beyond to find dolphins, even stayed out 30 minutes over time to find them. Really helpful with customer service.”

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11.2 hour Dolphin Catamaran Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 129 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

2-hour dolphin catamaran from Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria. Spot dolphins, whales, turtles, enjoy a free soft drink, and get a re-try ticket.

“ruhige Fahrt auf das Meer, viele Delfine gesehen, absolut empfehlenswert”

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12.Half-Day Cruise Tour-Dolphin and Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 124 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $44

Morning catamaran from Puerto Rico Marina to spot dolphins and whales, then snorkel and swim at anchor with Líneas Blue Bird.

“Heel leuke tocht gehad. We hebben twee keer dolfijnen gezien, twee verschillende soorten. De tweede soort waren gestreepte dolfijnen. Het was fantastisch.”

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13.Dolphin Searching Tour in Puerto de Mogán (“KEEPER UNO” Boat)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

4-hour dolphin and whale search from Puerto de Mogán on the Keeper Uno, with lunch, soft drinks, and small-group comfort.

“Det är en mycket fin båt och ett trevligt par som är besättning. Men till att börja med skulle nog den här utfärden inte ägd rum alls då prognoserna var tydliga att vädret skulle ändras med mycket vind. Vi litade på att skeppare vet vad båten klarar och avbokade inte när vi såg prognosen, men den vind och de vågor som var när vi åkte ut var inte lämpligt. De flesta på båten var sjösjuka och många kräktes. Det är förståeligt att det inte går att garantera att man får se fisk, men den här turen borde ha ställts in på grund av vind och vågor. Vi var 10 (2…”

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14.Premium Dolphin Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 40 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Enjoy a 4-hour premium catamaran from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria for dolphin spotting, sea caves, snorkel gear, banana boat, and drinks.

“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.”

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15.Dolphin Observation In A Small Group On A Silent Hybrid Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Small-group dolphin watching in Gran Canaria on a quiet hybrid boat with a marine biologist, snacks, and drinks included.

“Lovely way to spend a morning, crew were friendly and helpful, one was a marine biologist. We saw a pod of pilot whales with a few bottlenose dolphins - very close, could hear them breathing and see them spouting through their blowholes. The crew was very respectful of the whales - located them, turned off the engine nearby and let the whales come to the boat, and then leave when they wanted to.”

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