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Dolphin-watching and Tarifa tour

4.5/5
114 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 114 reviews


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  • K

    Katrin

    Travelled with family


    8 July 2026
    5

    Germany

    Der Ausflug hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Auch die Informationen durch den Partner vor Ort und es gab viel zu sehen. Leider ist bei der Buchung durch die TUI App etwas durcheinander geraten. Am gebuchten Tag gab es überhaupt keine Fahrt, sondern früher. Da das durch Zufall aufgefallen ist, war es aber kein Problem. An der Anzeige dieses Ausflugs in der App sollte allerdings gearbeitet werden!

  • S

    Stefan

    Travelled as a couple


    3 July 2026
    5

    Germany

    Es war eine tolle Tour und wir sind voll auf unsere Kosten gekommen und haben Delfine, Schildkröten,Finnwale und Grindwale gesehen. Diese Tour kann man nur empfehlen und schafft wundervolle Erinnerungen.

  • H

    Hedwig

    Travelled with a group of friends


    1 July 2026
    4.2

    Germany

    Die Mitarbeiter waren sehr bemüht. Leider war es etwas schwierig, die Tiere zu filmen, da Sie immer wieder schnell abgetaucht sind, aber wir haben kurz drei Finnwale gesehen.

  • S

    S.B

    Travelled with family


    27 June 2026
    4.6

    Germany

    Ein toller Ausflug mit einer sehr schönen Bootsfahrt und tollen Tiersichtungen

  • S

    Sabine

    Travelled as a couple


    26 June 2026
    5

    Germany

    Können wir nur weiterempfehlen, war sehr lehrreich, sowohl für Erwachsene als auch für Kinder, sehr freundliches Personal und hohes Sicherheitsgefühl. Absolutes Urlaubs-Highlight! 😊

  • J

    Jess

    Travelled with family


    5 June 2026
    5

    Germany

    Dolphin Watching war unglaublich gut. Tarifa "auf eigener Faust" muss nicht sein. Eine kleine Führung wäre besser gewesen. Auch die Ausfahrt mit dem Schiff hätte gerne länger sein können. Ich werde diese Tour dennoch jedes Jahr wieder machen.