Another iconic species from the south of tenerife is the short fin pilot whale globicephala macrorhynchus, found in large numbers along the south coast of the island. Keep reading to see our recommended tenerife whales trips for. We are a respectful whale watching company, one of. When is the best time to see whales during the tenerife whale watching season. Join our marine expert guide for a remarkable experience, learn interesting facts from the whales and the dolphins and listen to them with our hydrophone. The best way to ensure as much success as possible is to trust in professionals in the field. Subsequently there are a lot of trips to choose from. Thrilling and respectful whale and dolphin watching tours with biologist guides along costa adeje, tenerife.
Tenerifes resident cetacean species are present all year along costa adeje. The great advantage of whale watching in the canary islands is that many of our whales and dolphins are permanent residents so you know that youll see them. Whale watching means to search for these fascinating marine mammals on the wide ocean in their natural habitat and not in captivity. Tenerife host updates on all the latest tenerife trips. A colony of shortfinned pilot whales lives there all year round. Gran canaria dolphins and whales watching book here.
Just 10 guest max on our 8 meter custom whale watching boat, sightings guarantee, and listen to whales and dolphins with our hydrophone. The cheapest air fares are between the beginning of november and mid december, just before the christmas rush, and between march and may. Tenerife s most complete whale and dolphin watching tours. Tenerife has resident pods of both pilot whales and bottlenose dolphings and many more species pass through. These are the perfect conditions to see dolphins swimming off the coast of gran canaria. Every year, thousands of gray whales travel between mexico and alaska, one of the longest known maritime migrations. Jaime and eileen were so friendly and knowledgeable, witnessing the whales and dolphins was an awesome and unforgettable experience but meeting j and e was equally fantastic. Feb 20, 2017 short video by caterina scrocco showing the spirit of our scientific educational whale watching tour in tenerife. Whale and dolphin watching trips are big business worldwide and tenerife is one of the top destinations in the world for whale watching. The months of may to october are also considered high season, and although tenerife is further south than the spanish mainland, it can be cooler due to the constant sea breezes of the trade winds. In the first place there are many sustainable boat trips and excursions offering this experience on the island, therefore you will find all of them here on this platform. In the previous article, weve explained about the resident species of whales and dolphins you can easily see taking a boat trip in tenerife and this article is about the kinds of dolphins and whales you can see occasionally being on a boat trip in the waters around the tenerife island. For some reason, we often associate with whale watching with far flung destinations or long ocean voyages.
Tenerife sea is a song by english singersongwriter ed sheeran. This summer is shaping up to be a bumper year for dolphin and whalewatching trips in tenerife. Both, habituated and unhabituated pilot whales, have not been reported to put divers at health risk. Whale watching tenerife essential info for travellers updated for. The tenerife whale watching season whale watch tenerife. Aug 08, 2017 in the previous article, weve explained about the resident species of whales and dolphins you can easily see taking a boat trip in tenerife and this article is about the kinds of dolphins and whales you can see occasionally being on a boat trip in the waters around the tenerife island.
Thar she blows, whale and dolphin watching on tenerife february 16, 2017 jack days out, special feature, things to do 2 it can be frustrating to live on an island like tenerife which is remarkable for many reasons, yet which more often than not is only viewed in. Toprated tenerife whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. As one of the top whale and dolphin watching destinations in the world, the southwest coast of tenerife is a truly outstanding location for the observation of free cetaceans. Cetacean the collective term for whales, dolphins and porpoises derives from. Tenerife is the second most popular spot in the world to go whale watching and there are 25 different species of whale and dolphin to try and see including blue whales, pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins. Teide and the masca valley on an exhilarating fullday excursion. Until the end of october, two daily whale watching boat trips are offered by hyannis whale watcher cruises 00 1 508 362 6088. Thar she blows, whale and dolphin watching on tenerife february 16, 2017 jack days out, special feature, things to do 2 it can be frustrating to live on an island like tenerife which is remarkable for many reasons, yet which more often than not is only viewed in how many sunshine hours there are in a day. Apr 05, 2020 as one of the top whale and dolphin watching destinations in the world, the southwest coast of tenerife is a truly outstanding location for the observation of free cetaceans. Tenerife is the largest of the seven stunning canary islands, which form this atlantic ocean archipelago.
Sources in the know say that the largest canary island home to one of the most famous pilot whale colonies is expecting another great observation season. There are approximately 800 pilot whales in the south of tenerife. It was written by sheeran, johnny mcdaid of snow patrol, and foy vance, and produced by rick rubin. Whale watch tenerife specialises in thrilling and respectful whale and dolphin watching tours that are a.
Among those arranging spring and summer boat trips is whale watch. Tenerife is a great place for some whale and dolphin watching. Discover the sounds of nature under the water thanks to an hidrophone with the. The resident pilot whale population along the coast of tenerife, is one of the largest population in the world.
Going out to spot whales and dolphins is an adventure in which many things can happen. To take a catamaran from costa adeje is the quick and simple way to meet this fantastic cetaceans. The southern coast of tenerife, called costa adeje, is home to large resident populations of pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins. Whale watch tenerife costa adeje 2020 all you need to know. Our volunteer jamie saw these beautiful pilot whales during her time on the whale and dolphin conservation project in tenerife. On average, you can go whale and dolphin watching on 8 out of 10 days, and the chances of actually seeing these mammals is nearly 100%. Habituated animals normally show no signs of disturbance. Tenerife is the second whalewatching destination in the entire world when it comes to the number of whalewatching hopefuls that descend upon the island each year. The males are larger than the females and can weigh up to 1500 kilos.
We specialise in tenerife whale and dolphin watching tours we are a tenerife blue flag certified whale watching organisation. Whales love the canary islands too the rich marine ecosystems and warm waters around the canary islands attract all sorts of visitors, including a wide range of cetaceans. Jun 19, 2018 another iconic species from the south of tenerife is the short fin pilot whale globicephala macrorhynchus, found in large numbers along the south coast of the island. Nov 03, 2015 our volunteer jamie saw these beautiful pilot whales during her time on the whale and dolphin conservation project in tenerife. Qualified experts who know the waters in which dolphins and whales can be found and how they behave. Whale watching gran canaria deep, open atlantic ocean, rich seabeds. Though these animals might encounter humans infrequently or even more regularly, unhabituated whales and still show disturbance reactions in response to divers. The senior citizens group of adeje enjoyed a whale and dolphin watching excursion on the coasts of our municipality. Whale and dolphin watching in canary islands 2020 best. Whale express whale and dolphin watching in tenerife. Tenerife is located in a prime location for whale and dolphin observation. A captive seaworld killer whale appears to beach itself on a concrete slab following a show for tourists at theme park in tenerife. Discover the magnificent landscapes that surround tenerifes mt. Jul 29, 20 the months of may to october are also considered high season, and although tenerife is further south than the spanish mainland, it can be cooler due to the constant sea breezes of the trade winds.
Jun 06, 2016 a captive seaworld killer whale appears to beach itself on a concrete slab following a show for tourists at theme park in tenerife. Short video by caterina scrocco showing the spirit of our scientific educational whale watching tour in tenerife. This summer is shaping up to be a bumper year for dolphin and whale watching trips in tenerife. The southwest coast of tenerife is considered to be the best spot for this activity, where colonies of pilot whales and dolphins can be found. Tenerife is the second whale watching destination in the entire world when it comes to the number of whale watching hopefuls that descend upon the island each year. Whale and dolphin watching in tenerife tenerife active. The tenerife whale watching season that lasts all year. The must do for every tourist is a whale and dolphin watching trip on tenerife. From our custom built whale watching boat to our dedicated staff of biologists whale watch tenerife offers the most complete, thrilling and respectful tours to observe the whales and dolphins along costa adeje.
The best excursions and boat trips in tenerife tenerife. With so much choice in tenerife for whale watching tours, you can find a trip. There are resident communities of pilot whales and dolphins which remain here throughout the year, which can be observed on perhaps 80% of days in the year. But its perfectly possible, indeed highly likely, to be able to go whale watching in tenerife, in the canary islands, not far from the shore.
I cant comment if this is a good time of year for dolphin watching as never been that time year. From december to marchapril they mate and give birth in the warm and shallow waters off the baja california, mexico. If you are going to visit tenerife, to take a whale and dolphin watching boat trip is a kind of mustdo activity. Besides the short finned pilot whale we will see the bottlenose dolphins and if we are very lucky we will see the green turtle. Tenerifes most complete whale and dolphin watching tours. Then they go on their long journey to feed in the rich feeding grounds of the north. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, travel through the unesco world heritagelisted teide national park on a voyage of natural discovery. You are in company with whales and dolphins nearly face to face in the crystal clear blue water. Dolphin and whale watching in tenerife thomson now tui.
Thats because tenerife has resident populations of bottlenose dolphins and shortfinned pilot whales, which can be spotted on our shorelines throughout the year. On a sunny morning with a calm sea, they were able to see pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins, among other species of cetaceans, being able to experience for themselves the great natural wealth of our coast. These resident populations can be observed on our small group whale and dolphin watching tours 365 days a year. Whale express is one of the most amazing marine wildlife adventures in tenerife.
In one of the most popular places in the world you can experience a wonderful adventure. The canary islands sustainability charter in tenerife. From the golden sandy beaches in the south to the dramatic lunar landscape of mount teide national park and everything in between, tenerife is a must see. We booked through tenerife sunshine and we did the 2 hour royal delfhin boat trip has a glass bottom it was brilliant and very good value for money. Shogun has 2 levels, 3 services available for wich one is adapted for the disabled peaple, an open bar, a large central. Whale watch tenerife whale and dolphin watching tour.
This tour offers you the rare opportunity of watching whales and dolphins in their natural environment. The orca named morgan was filmed lying motionless for more than t. The song was released on 20 june 2014 as part of his second studio album, x. Times are tough for the travel community right now. Thar she blows, whale and dolphin watching on tenerife.