Gran Canaria Sightseeing Cruises

3 ways to experience the Atlantic on 1 cruise: glass hull, snorkel stop, and a toboggan slide!

• Starting point: Puerto Base harbor, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
• Everything you get: A 3.5-hour cruise from Puerto Base scanning Gran Canaria's Atlantic for dolphins, pilot whales, and minke whales. Watch from deck or head below to the glass-hull panels. Snorkel masks provided at the Taurito stop. Soft drinks and water during the swim break.
• Sights covered: Gran Canaria's Atlantic cetacean corridor, home to bottlenose dolphins, striped dolphins, and pilot whales, plus the sheltered coastal waters near Taurito for the snorkel stop.
• Why choose this: Most Gran Canaria cruises give you deck views or a snorkel stop. This one gives you both, plus a glass hull below deck and a toboggan slide on top.

Inclusions #

• 3.5-hour catamaran cruise from Puerto Base

• Glass-hull underwater viewing area

• Dolphin and whale watching in the Atlantic

• Live guide in English and Spanish

• Snorkel mask per guest

• Swim and snorkel stop near Taurito

• Onboard toboggan slide

• Soft drinks and water during swim stop

Exclusions #

• Food and alcoholic drinks

• Hotel transfers

What to bring

• Sunscreen, as the sun reflects strongly off open water.
• A towel for drying off after the swim and snorkel stop.
• Swimwear if you plan to swim or snorkel at the Taurito stop.
• Sunglasses and a hat for sun protection on deck.
• A light layer, as it can feel cooler once you're out at sea.

What's not allowed

• Smoking on board.
• Alcohol, drugs, or weapons of any kind.
• Pets, with the exception of registered assistance dogs.
• Feeding, touching, or interfering with marine life at any point during the cruise.
• Unaccompanied minors.

Accessibility

• This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with significant mobility limitations, as boarding and moving around the catamaran requires steps and an uneven deck.
• Not recommended for pregnant women or guests who are prone to seasickness.

Additional information

• Meeting point for self-arrival: Puerto Base harbor, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria — look for the Lineas Blue Bird catamaran.
• The swim stop lasts approximately 30–45 minutes but may be shortened if the wildlife search requires more time.
• Dolphin and whale sightings are very common on this route but cannot be guaranteed, as animals move freely in the ocean.
• The cruise may be cancelled or rescheduled due to adverse weather or rough sea conditions; in such cases, an alternative date or refund will be offered.
• If you're prone to seasickness, consider taking motion sickness medication before boarding and avoid heavy meals immediately before departure.
• Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times on deck.

Most boats put you above the water. This one puts you beside the dolphins, through hull-level gallery windows built specifically for cetacean watching.

• Starting point: Puerto Base harbor, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
• Everything you get: A 2.5-hour cruise from Puerto Rico scanning for dolphins, pilot whales, and up to 30 cetacean species. Watch from deck or look down through the glass-bottom hull. Multilingual crew throughout. Transfer service available from select southern areas, subject to availability. Free return voucher if no sightings.
• Sights covered: Gran Canaria's southwest Atlantic cetacean corridor, home to up to 30 species including bottlenose dolphins, striped dolphins, and pilot whales, plus open ocean views along the island's southern coastline.
• Why choose this: The glass-hull viewing galleries are built into the catamaran's twin hulls specifically for cetacean watching, not a porthole, not a camera feed, but a full gallery window at water level. When dolphins swim alongside, you're watching them from inside the boat, at their level, as they pass.

Inclusions #

• 2.5-hour catamaran cruise from Puerto Base

• Glass-hull underwater viewing galleries

• Multilingual crew in English, Spanish, German & French

• Free return voucher if no cetaceans spotted

Exclusions #

• Hotel transfers (available on request)

• Food and drinks (available to purchase at onboard bar)

• Gratuities

What to bring

• Sunscreen, as there is little shade on the open water.
• Sunglasses and a hat for sun protection on deck.
• A light jacket or windbreaker, as it can feel cooler once the boat is out at sea.
• Swimwear and a towel if you are joining the 1:30 PM departure and plan to swim.

What's not allowed

• Unaccompanied minors are not permitted on board.

Accessibility

• The catamaran is accessible to guests with reduced mobility and is equipped with restrooms and a bar area.

Additional information

• Meeting point: Puerto Base harbor, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria — look for the catamaran at the dock.
• If you've booked hotel pickup, your confirmation will include your specific pickup time based on your accommodation.
• Dolphin and whale sightings are very common on this route but cannot be guaranteed, as animals move freely in the ocean.
• If no cetaceans are spotted during your cruise, you will receive a free return voucher valid for one year.
• The Atlantic Ocean can cause movement on the boat, even when stationary. If you are prone to seasickness, take medication before boarding and avoid heavy meals before departure.
• The cruise may be cancelled or rescheduled due to adverse weather or rough sea conditions; an alternative date or refund will be offered in such cases.