4 Dolphin and Whale Watching Trips in Gran Canaria Worth Booking

1.From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Cruise

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

Sail from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria aboard Spirit of the Sea, a 97-passenger catamaran with a glass-bottom viewing area. A multilingual crew helps you identify dolphins, whales, turtles, and other sea life along the southwest coast. Hotel-area pickup is available from southern resorts, and a free return trip is offered if no cetaceans are spotted.

“We were picked up in a clean air conditioned bus and transported straight to the port. Once in the bud the guides we’re friendly and spoke it all various languages to ensure everyone was included. There were alot of people experiencing sea sickness but the crew were well prepared for this and frequently checked on people who were feeling unwell. We saw lots of dolphins and my 5 year old thoroughly enjoyed her experience too! The coach was there when we got off the boat too ready to collect us and kindly waited for my daughter to use the toilets near by. Great value for money and it being 2.5…”

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2.Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,855 reviews · from $40Best value

Cruise from Puerto Rico with Líneas Salmón for 2.5 hours in search of dolphins and whales. Guides speak Spanish, English, and German, and Mario is often part of the crew. You may also see flying fish, turtles, shearwaters, or whales. Drinks are sold aboard, but sightings are never guaranteed.

“Amazing trip. Seen so many dolpins and would highly recommend this excursion. Mario the guide was exceptional and really friendly. Loved every minute of the dolpin watching experience.”

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3.Maspalomas: Palmitos Park Ticket with Dolphin and Bird Shows

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

Spend a full day at Palmitos Park, 10 kilometers from Maspalomas Lighthouse, with entry to the dolphinarium, aquarium, butterfly house, botanical gardens, reptile areas, primate island, and four live shows. You can explore at your own pace, but expect steep uphill paths, costly food and drinks, and a final entry time of 5:00 PM.

“The entrance fee is very realistic as to see birds of praise in a natural habitat an so expertly handled is a delight. Also the dolphin show is just incredible they seem to love performing and the rewards they get(fish) are constant . This is only a very minor part of the park . I have been many times and will go many more hopefully. Thankyou.”

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

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

Set out from Puerto Rico aboard Spirit of the Sea for a 2.5-hour search for dolphins, whales, turtles, and seabirds. The boat has a glass-bottom viewing area, multilingual crew, free soft drinks, and a no-sighting return pass. Pickup is available from selected southern resorts, with an optional swim stop.

“It was a roller coaster ride with huge wave but it was so much fun and we love watching lots of dolphins. It was amazing en unforgettable experience 🤗”

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