Whale Watching: See Dolphins and Blue Whales

Embark on a thrilling Dolphin and Whale Safari in Gran Canaria for close encounters with marine life. Witness dolphins, whales, turtles, and more in their natural habitat. Swim in the sea and explore the stunning coast from a different perspective.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Calle Puerto Base - Embark on an exciting journey through the waters of Gran Canaria and uncover the fascinating world of cetaceans. This island is a key location in Europe for marine biodiversity, hosting around 30 species, including dolphins, whales, orcas, and porpoises. These remarkable creatures breathe air, are warm-blooded, and nurture…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Transportation service only for certain areas between Bahia Feliz and Mogan
Additional Information

Witnessing animals in their wild habitat is an unparalleled experience, and undoubtedly, observing dolphins and whales up close ranks among the most astonishing. There may be instances when only a handful are visible, while other times, their numbers could reach thousands, but the fascination remains the same.
With our tours, you get the opportunity to…

Location
C. Puerto Base, 28
Calle Puerto Base
We are in the Base Port (to the left of Puerto Rico Beach looking towards the sea). Upon reaching the port entrance (parking) about 90 m away you reach the "Spirit of the Sea".
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Blue358
Mar 18, 2026
Dolphins, magic and a great team - An unforgettable experience. We were out in the morning, the sea calm, the light clear — perfect weather for an encounter with nature. Already on the way to the protected zone in front of Mogán, the first surprise was revealed: a hawksbill turtle that leisurely passed us by. But what awaited us in the sanctuary was pure magic. A huge school of about 300 Atlantic spotted dolphins, many of them juveniles, appeared around the boat. They played with the waves, accompanied us curiously, and seemed to enjoy watching us. In the underwater area of the boat, we heard her calls — a moment that got deep under her skin. Through the windows, we saw how they looked at us as curiously as we did at them. The crew was fantastic: attentive, warm and incredibly competent. They shared valuable information about the animals and the sanctuary without ever being instructive. You can feel in every detail how much they care about protecting these wonderful creatures. We felt safe at all times, even in a bit heavier seas — the crew was present, calm and ready to help. A big thank you to the whole team: for your passion, care and respect for the sea and its inhabitants. You make this tour special. This experience touched us deeply. Seeing how important it is to protect this habitat and how respectfully the animals are treated here was impressive. A clear recommendation for anyone who wants to experience real moments of nature.
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Mathildebe2327ec
Mar 16, 2026
Definitely recommended!!!!! - Tipped to book with Spirit of the Sea through a local acquaintance because of their commitment to the welfare of the animals. We have experienced this as well. Beautiful trip where we spotted two different species of dolphins. Unfortunately not a whale. Very attentive crew with great attention to the passengers. Assuming we might not see anything, it was beyond expectations that we saw so many dolphins.
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Anita-d-great
Feb 24, 2026
Amazing ! - Incredible experience! We saw over 20 dolphins very close to the boat, and pretty early on in the journey. It was truly amazing seeing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat swimming in pods and leaping out of the water. The staff was wonderful. We did not see any whales, but seeing the dolphins at the beginning and end of the cruise was absolutely worth it. Would absolutely recommend.
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Trek40418181004
Feb 24, 2026
Top - 2h30 ride to the top. We could see a hundred dolphins. The crew is super, very kind. To do
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Pico2019
Feb 22, 2026
Nice sea trip. We saw the dolphins. - Very nice staff. Perfect boat. Professional
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Dominic
Feb 22, 2026
Excellent - Well organised, excellent. All of us enjoyed it even the seasick ones. Able to see everything
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Gerda
Feb 17, 2026
Super service - hotel pickup, soft drinks included, in case of no sighting there is a voucher for a second try - Great experience with dolphin sighting and swimming stop ... we were on the water for almost three hours. In the glass bottom we have already seen many small fish in the harbour ...
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Quest45694139877
Feb 12, 2026
Madness, so many dolphins - We were extremely lucky and saw about 500 dolphins
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Boudlo
Feb 14, 2026
Saw dolphins, a turtle and flying fish - There was a fairly strong swell the day we went but we have pretty good sea legs so not a problem for us. A few passengers were worse for wear but everyone perked up when we saw a pod of dolphins. The staff were very attentive making sure people were ok and helping those who needed it to move around the deck. All told we saw a pod of around 5-6 dolphins, a turtle and some flying fish, so not exactly a safari but that is nature watching and we were happy just to be out on the water and enjoying the view.
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Global34097001645
Feb 22, 2026
Bus chaos. - Bus picked us up in Playa del ingles 20 minutes behind schedule. The guide talked without a microphone so we at the back heard nothing. 2 hours at sea where we saw flying fish, dolphins and turtle. The boat trip was nice and saw both amadores and puerto rico from the lake. The boat ashore it was just as bad with the guides, we would wait 10 minutes then go forward, no one told us about which bus we would board. Then it jumped over places where people got on. Bad.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).