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DOLPHINS GRAN CANARIA

Experience the magic of seeing dolphins and whales in their natural environment in Gran Canaria. The shores of Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria boast an amazing 98% success rate to see dolphins and whales in their natural environment.

With their “smiley faces” which we all love, Dolphins are extremely sociable and love to swim and play in the bow of the boats. We are very lucky to have a permanent colony of short-finned pilot whales lives here in our waters. Pilot whales are social whales and travel as a group or family so it’s common to see lots at the same time. Pilot whales also often play amongst themselves or interact with Dolphin & Whale boats. We can sometimes also see Sperm Whales in the local waters. Up to 20 metres long, these whales are one of the world’s biggest creatures.

Species

There are over 80 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises.

98% Success

Our success rate to spot dolphins is very high with 98%.

Free Bus

Free transport from and to your hotel (consult the list of pick up points).

Graceful

Dolphins are famous among people because they are graceful and beautiful creatures.

Tour

The tour takes 2 or 3 hours, depending on the type of tour.

Schedule

We offer watching cruises every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday (Sunday in summer). Dolphin & Swim is available every Tuesday and Thursday. Afternoon cruises available during peak season.

We ensure that the boats that we recommend are technically & physically designed for this purpose and that the crew ae experienced and passionate about dolphins & whales. We also ensure that the tours we recommend promote responsibility for our marine life, including obeying and following the marine code.

We have experienced, researched and questioned each boat cruise offering dolphin & whale tours, to recommend only the best. We promote and organize only the tours who specialize in Dolphin & Whale search.

EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

Your cruise duration will be 2 or 3 hours depending on the type of tour, including 1 complimentary soft drink. Transport can also be arranged from the resorts located in the south of the island of Gran Canaria.

We offer Dolphin & Whale watching cruises every day (except Sunday during Winter season). Your cruise duration will be approximately 2 hours, including 1 complimentary soft- drink. Transport can also be arranged from the resorts located in the South of the island of Gran Canaria.

There are over 80 species of cetaceans, a group made up of whales, dolphins and porpoises of which 27 have been seen in the Canary Islands. Due to the enormous diversity of species in the waters around Gran Canaria there so many sightings all year round for dolphins & whales!

The word “cetacean” is from the Latin cetus, which means “large sea creature”. It refers to the group of marine mammals that includes all whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

Dolphins are famous among people because they are graceful and beautiful creatures. Their incredible performance while jumping in the ocean and their friendly face have made people like dolphins.

However, probably the most attractive feature that has made dolphins very appealing to humans is their intelligence which has no equal in the animal world.

Dolphins communicate through a language that includes sounds with different purposes, as humans do, as well as samples of behaviors related to pleasure, fun, teaching and social coexistence. That is why some have insisted on considering them “non-human people,” which gives them a little more “special” treatment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your crew, professional and attentive, will look after you to ensure your comfort and safety onboard.
An experienced guide is on hand, full of information and to make sure you don’t miss a thing.
The crew make daily recordings of information such as the state of the weather and water, what species have been sighted, number in group etc. We request your understanding that the captain will always maintain a respectful & safe distance from the animals.
Our success rate to spot dolphins is very high (98%). However, nature is nature and in the rare case that you should not see any dolphins; you will get free entry for another whale and dolphin search excursion.