Duration
Free cancellation
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Guided tour
Meals included
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Sail from Pasito Blanco Harbour on a hybrid electric vessel with silent engines, designed specifically to move through Gran Canaria's cetacean waters without disrupting the animals you've come to see.
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A marine biologist and expert crew guide the entire trip in English, Spanish, and French, identifying species on the water, explaining behaviour as it happens, and giving you the kind of context that turns a boat trip into something genuinely educational.
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The south Atlantic waters off Gran Canaria are home to bottlenose, spotted, Risso's, striped, and common dolphins alongside short-finned pilot whales, one of the most diverse cetacean lineups you'll find on any single cruise in the Canaries.
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With a maximum of 10 guests on board, there's no jostling for space at the rail, just a small, relaxed group with clear sightlines, unhurried stops, and a crew that has time to answer questions properly.
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Organic drinks, craft beer, fresh and dry fruits, and a meal are included on board, and 7.5% of net revenue goes directly to cetacean protection through the operator's non-profit, so the trip gives something back to the ocean too.
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3-hour day cruise or 2.5-hour sunset cruise (as per option selected)
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Hybrid electric vessel with silent engines
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Marine biologist and expert crew
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Live guide in English, Spanish, and French
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Small group experience (up to 10 guests)
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Organic drinks and beer
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Fresh and dry fruits
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Meal on board
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Spot dolphins and whales off Gran Canaria's south coast on a hybrid electric boat with a marine biologist, a group of up to 10, and food and drinks included throughout.
Getting started
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Make your way to Pasito Blanco Harbour, Pontoon: Ribera, Mooring R04, Gran Canaria.
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The day cruise departs at 9:30 and runs for 3 hours; the sunset cruise departs in the evening and runs for 2.5 hours.
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Arrive a few minutes early for the crew's safety briefing before departure.
What to expect
Gran Canaria's south coast sits within one of the Atlantic's richest cetacean corridors. The hybrid electric engines run silently as the boat moves through the sighting zone, keeping the environment undisturbed and wildlife behaving naturally around the vessel.
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Small group experience: With a maximum of 10 guests, there's genuine space on deck to move, watch, and ask questions without competing for a view.
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Marine biologist on board: Your guide identifies species in real time, explains pod dynamics, and shares what the animals' behaviour tells you — turning every sighting into something you actually understand.
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Cetacean sighting zone: The crew navigates Gran Canaria's most active waters, where bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic spotted dolphins, Risso's dolphins, striped dolphins, common dolphins, and short-finned pilot whales are all regularly encountered.
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Food and drinks included: Organic drinks, beer, fresh and dry fruits, and a meal are served on board — no need to pack anything extra.
Two cruise options:
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3-hour day cruise — Full morning route through the main sighting zone with complete marine biologist commentary.
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2.5-hour sunset cruise — A shorter evening sail combining dolphin watching with golden-hour views along Gran Canaria's south coast.
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What to bring
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Sunscreen, as the sun reflects strongly off open water.
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A hat for sun protection on deck throughout the cruise.
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Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing suitable for time at sea.
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A light layer for the sunset cruise, as temperatures drop once the sun goes down.
What's not allowed
- Touching, feeding, or interfering with marine life at any point during the cruise.
Accessibility
- This experience is not recommended for guests who are prone to seasickness, as the boat operates in open Atlantic waters.
Additional information
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Meeting point: Pasito Blanco Harbour, Pontoon: Ribera, Mooring R04, Gran Canaria.
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The day cruise departs at 9:30 local time; confirm your sunset cruise departure time at booking.
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Please arrive a few minutes before departure for the crew's safety briefing.
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The tour is conducted in English, Spanish, and French.
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Dolphin and whale sightings are very common on this route but cannot be guaranteed, as animals move freely in the ocean.
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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.
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Children under 3 years old participate for free.
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If you are prone to seasickness, consider taking motion sickness medication before boarding and avoid heavy meals immediately before departure.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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