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Dolphin-watching and Tarifa tour

4.5/5
133 reviews

The waters of the Straits of Gibraltar off the coast of Tarifa are among the most dolphin-rich in Europe. On this excursion, a marine biologist will teach you about the different species in advance of a two-hour dolphin watching cruise. You'll also enjoy a walking tour of Tarifa and some free time to explore this kite surfers' paradise.

It all kicks off with a walking tour of laidback Tarifa. Kite surfers come from all over the world to ride the waves at the spot where the Atlantic and Mediterranean meet.

Then stroll over to the marine mammal research institute, where a marine biologist will reveal the dolphin species living off Tarifa – and how to identify them on your cruise. Spend two hours at sea admiring these friendly creatures in their wild habitat. You might also spot a whale or two. Finish the excursion with a few hours' free time exploring Tarifa at your leisure. The total tour duration will be around six hours.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Costa de la Luz
Duration: more than 8 hours
Language:German, English, French, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Entrance fees included
Guided tour
Instant confirmation
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

Why you’ll love this…

  • Walking tour of Tarifa
  • Educational talk by a marine biologist
  • Two-hour dolphin-watching cruise

Important to know

  • Wear comfortable shoes, hat and sunblock. Cruise departure time and day may vary according to weather conditions.
  • We prioritize responsible and respectful wildlife viewing on all of our dolphin and whale-watching tours, and we try to avoid interfering with their natural behaviours as much as possible. While sightings can't be 100% guaranteed due to this conservation-focused effort, we'll try our best to make sure you see them
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Transport
  • Guided walking tour
  • Marine mammal research institute talk
  • Cruise

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4


What people say about this experience

4.5/5

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Based on 133 reviews


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  • O

    Opavater

    Travelled with family


    7 August 2026
    4.2

    Germany

    Der Vortrag und die Bootsfahrt waren super. Die Reiseleitung war nicht so sehr empathisch und eher wenig engagiert. Die Beinfreiheit im Bus war für mich nicht akzeptabel.

  • U

    UG

    Travelled as a couple


    5 August 2026
    5

    Germany

    Sehr professionell und gute Betreuung. Wir haben diverse Delfine und Wale gesehen. Tolles Erlebnis

  • J

    Josie

    Travelled with family


    4 August 2026
    5

    Germany

    Es war richtig schön. So nah wie die Delphine und Wahle kamen richtig tolles Erlebnis

  • F

    Flower

    Travelled with family


    31 July 2026
    2.6

    Germany

    Wir hätten es besser gefunden, die Freizeit in Tarifa nicht in Zeiten vor der Bootsfahrt und danach aufzuteilen, besser wäre aus unserer Sicht diese Freizeit zusammenhängend genießen zu dürfen. Das Boot war viel zu voll, die Sichtungen zu „genießen“ wie wir uns das erhofft hatten, war daher nicht gut möglich. Aus diesem Grund sind wir etwas enttäuscht

  • B

    Bali

    Travelled with family


    31 July 2026
    4.6

    Germany

    Ein Punkt Abzug bei Sicherheit, da es keinen Sonnenschutz vor dem Geschäft gab, wo man warten muss.

  • T

    Teasy

    Travelled as a couple


    26 July 2026
    5

    Germany

    Der Vortrag vor der Bootstour war sehr gut, informativ und lebendig rübergebracht. Gut war auch, dass nicht zu viele Menschen an Bord waren, somit konnte jeder die Wale und Delfine sehen. Ausserdem hatten wir viel Zeit zum Fotografieren. Danke für das Erlebnis!!!