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Whale and dolphin watching in Costa Adeje, Tenerife

avistamiento cetaceos costa adeje

Costa Adeje is a tourist area in the south of Tenerife that has kept its naturalness (and we hope it will stay that way for many years to come).

Do you want to go on a whale watching excursion from Costa Adeje? Go for a 100% legal company to maintain the habitat of dolphins and whales:

Real prices, without commissions of intermediaries.

Whale and dolphin watching excursions from Costa Adeje

Bonadea II

Ecological whale watching tour of 2 hours duration.

Prices:

  • Adults: 45€
  • Children: 22,5€
  • Babies: free

Discounts are offered to residents.

Atlantic ECO

Dolphin and whale watching tour of 3 hours, with the possibility of a snorkelling stop.

Prices:

  • Adults: 70€
  • Children (0 to 12 years): 35€

Exmaran

Two whale watching excursions to choose from: by shared boat or by private boat, both lasting 2 hours.

Prices:

  • Shared boat:
    • Adults: 50€
    • Children: 25€
    • Babies: free
  • Private boat: 300€ (single price)

100% legal companies with all necessary permits

Recommendations for a perfect excursion

Before your whale watching excursion from Costa Adeje, bear in mind these tips:

What do I need to bring?

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  • Sunscreen is recommended to protect you from the sun. Sunglasses are also a good idea.
  • For better sightings, binoculars are your best ally.
  • If you get dizzy easily, you can buy an anti-motion sickness pill at the pharmacy.
  • The temperature drops on the route, so it’s a good idea to take some warm clothing with you.

Do I choose a specific date?

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  • Excursions to see cetaceans have a sighting rate of close to 100%, as there are resident species in Tenerife all year round, such as the short-finned pilot whale and the bottlenose dolphin.
  • Other cetacean species are more abundant in May and June.

What if I carry a camera?

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  • Remember that snapshots can be blurred between the movement of the boat and the animals.
  • Be aware of that small delay between the shutter release and taking the picture.
  • Avoid over-zooming.

Do I need permits?

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  • This whale watching company in Costa Adeje has been awarded the “Blue Boat” flag, which is a mark of professionalism. Therefore, no permission is required from the client.

Frequently asked questions

Is the whale watching in Costa Adeje?

The boat departs from Costa Adeje, but this does not mean that the sighting takes place in Costa Adeje, but in different areas nearby.

How do I know that the sighting company is legal?

All cetaceostenerife.com companies comply with all the regulations for dolphin and whale watching. They have the “Blue Ship” flag and the “Charter for Sustainability in Whale and Dolphin Watching”.

What is the cheapest price to book excursions?

The prices on our website are the cheapest on the Internet, as they are the original prices without intermediaries.

Can children attend the activity?

Yes, the whale watching companies in Costa Adeje allow children and babies on their excursions.

Can I cancel the dolphin and whale watching in Costa Adeje?

Yes, each company has its own cancellation policy, but all of them allow it.