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The 15 most popular dolphin & whale sails tours. What each sail costs, how long you are on the water, and which crews run it well.
Eco-yacht whale and dolphin watching off Los Cristianos with an ethical no-chase policy, plus a Cave of Love stop and a swim.
Most Popular“A great experience! We were lucky to see whales, dolphins, and even a sea turtle 🐋🐬🐢. The boat was big enough but not too big which we appreciated since we prefer avoiding crowds. The guide was good and spoke both Spanish and English.”
Go green on a 3-hour Madeira catamaran dolphin and whale watch from Funchal, with hybrid-electric silent cruising and great onboard viewing.
“A lovely afternoon and highly recommended. The highlight was seeing pilot whales 🐋”
Quiet hybrid-electric catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal, guided by spotters, plus a Cabo Girão swim and cliff views.
“The whole trip was great. We saw few delfins. Had a good time.”
3-hour catamaran from Funchal to search for dolphins, whales, and turtles near Cabo Girão, with views and a possible swim.
“Loved it. spotted Dolphins and Whales despite the rough sea and winds in the winter time. Was a nice relaxing experience. Smooth ride, and excellent and courteous crew onboard!”
Catamaran dolphin watching off Gran Canaria with a swim and snorkeling stop near Taurito. Complimentary drinks and masks included.
“Fabulous trip. Seen lots of dolphins and flying fish. Fabulous opportunity to swim in the little cove aswell. Very much recommended”
Hurghada yacht trip to Orange Bay, Giftun & Magawish with dolphin watching, snorkeling, and breakfast plus seafood lunch.
“We had an amazing day out with Abobakr, Mohammed, and Mohammed!! Food was great, we were well looked after, beaches were beautiful, and snorkelling was amazing! If we could, we would have loved to be able to stay on each island just a little bit longer, especially Orange bay, as there’s so many places to…”
3-hour Shell Island catamaran cruise from Panama City Beach with wild dolphin spotting, snorkel time at St. Andrews Bay, gear, and slide.
“My 18-year-old son and I booked this trip on Island style catamaran. He is shipping off to his first army base in a few months, so we wanted some quality father-son time in Panama City Beach. The crew was fantastic. Emma was the bartender and second mate. She not only made a good rum punch,…”
Sail southwest Tenerife on a small catamaran for near-guaranteed pilot whales, dolphins, and free drinks, with optional snorkeling in Playa Espagueti.
“Great crew and hospitaliy. Not overly full. Enjoyed the music. Plenty of time watching the beautiful whales that were there in large numbers and closer to the boat than I have ever seen before. Very enjoyable. Thank you.”
High-speed Boston whale watching to Stellwagen Bank with naturalist narration, indoor comfort, and strong odds for whales and dolphins.
“Outstanding! Crew was friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. Whales did their part and put on a show! Highly recommend”
3-hour whale watching from Reykjavik on the Amelia Rose yacht, with panoramic decks, warm blankets, and expert spotting of humpbacks.
“Amazing we saw two hump back whales (named Apple and banana) and a seal. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and respectful of the wildlife! We went on the afternoon booking! Great experience 🫶🏽”
3-hour catamaran whale and dolphin cruise near Tenerife with hotel transfer, buffet tapas, drinks, and a swim off the coast.
“Great day on the boat- not too crowded and friendly staff. We saw lots of pilot whales close up which was what we hoped for. Nice lunch and swim too.”
Luxury catamaran cruise from Funchal to Cabo Girão for snorkeling, plus chances to spot dolphins and whales in Madeira waters.
“Very nice cruise, unfortunately no dolphins but we saw a flying fish.”
Aruba catamaran snorkel on The Dolphin with 2 stops at Antilla and Boca Catalina, open bar, light lunch, plus slide and rope swing.
“Great trip! Just wish we could have had more time at the ship wreck. So much fun! The swing and slide were a great touch!”
Luxury eco-yacht sunset whale watching off Los Cristianos. Ethical, no-chase sightings, possible swim stop, and great Teide views.
“We had a wonderful time on this boat trip! The tour was beautiful and very entertaining. We were lucky enough to see dolphins and even a whale. Our 3-year-old child absolutely loved the experience. Highly recommended!”
Luxury catamaran whale watching from Cabo San Lucas with hotel pickup, open bar, hydrophone whale songs, and a quick stop at the Arch.
“We didn't get any reminders or messages about the pick up time. One was sent in January but I checked the app many times and never saw the one they sent with a pick up time. We have done other tours through Viator and had good experiences. We always get reminders. We didn't even get…”
The sailing ports worth the trip, grouped by the sea they sit on.
