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Types of whale watching cruises to choose from

Cruise type	What the experience feels like	Duration	Viewing setup
Large glass-bottom catamaran	The standard trip and the busiest: a big, stable boat sailing the southwest coast with high sighting odds. Deck fills up, so a spot at the glass goes fast.	~2.5 hours	Open deck rails plus underwater glass-hull windows; some boats add hydrophones to hear the animals
Whale watching plus swim/snorkel cruise	A mixed day rather than a dedicated watch, wildlife scanning, plus a swim or snorkel stop. Fun, but less time purely looking for animals.	~3.5 hours	Same deck-and-glass viewing, but split focus means shorter scanning time
Small-group eco cruise (day or sunset)	Quieter and slower, a small group with a marine biologist narrating often sails silently electrically so you approach without engine noise. The calmest, most informed version.	2.5–3 hours	Guided spotting with expert commentary, a closer, quieter approach, and it books out early
Private charter	The whole boat reserved for your group, with flexible timing and route. The premium is steep, but you linger longest when animals appear.	2.5–3 hours	Exclusive and flexible: you set the pace and stay with a pod rather than moving on

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Tourists on a boat watching dolphins during sunset cruise in Gran Canaria.

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Whale Watching

Gran Canaria: Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise with Glass Bottom & Snorkeling

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3 hrs 30 mins

Guided tour

Meals included

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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.

Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.