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Gran Canaria Spirit of the Sea dolphin-watching cruise

4.3/5
343 reviews

The thrill of watching dolphins in their natural environment is one of the great experiences Gran Canaria has to offer. Onboard Spirit of the Sea – World Cetacean Alliance certified for responsible whale and dolphin watching – you'll get to see these friendly and intelligent creatures in their natural habitat.

There are six types of dolphins to spot, including bottlenose and common. And fin – the second-largest mammal – and pilot whales also make regular appearances. In fact, one-third of all species of cetaceans, which include whales and porpoises, can be found in these waters. The tour focuses on education with guides who share marine facts, help spot species and support real research. Spirit of the Sea are all about doing things responsibly, and their mission is simple – to show dolphins and whales while inspiring people to respect and protect them.

You'll be able to keep a lookout for other creatures too – turtles, flying fish and brightly coloured parrotfish – thanks to the boat's viewing area. And, if you choose the second sailing of the day, there's a swim stop included, for when you want to cool off in the water.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Gran Canaria
Validity: Flexible
Language:German, Spanish, English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
E-Voucher
Hotel pick up

Why you’ll love this…

  • You'll head out on a dolphin-watching cruise aboard the Spirit of the Sea
  • You can see the dolphins in their natural habitat from the viewing chamber
  • There's a swim stop included if you choose the second sailing of the day

Important to know

  • Sailing lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
  • There is a short swim stop included in the second sail of the day only
  • Pick-up dependent on hotel's location
  • Please be at the correct meeting point as indicated on your voucher
  • We prioritise 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
  • The trip is WCA (World Cetacean Alliance) certified – responsible whale watching certification – June 2022

Cancellation policy

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


What’s included

  • Boat trip
  • Guide
  • Unlimited soft drinks and water - exclusive to TUI guests
  • Colouring-in participation certificate for children

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

4.3/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 343 reviews


Review categories

Value for money

4.3/5

Safety

4.5/5

Service

4.5/5

Staff

4.5/5


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    Paul

    Travelled as a couple


    17 February 2026
    1

    United Kingdom

    The trip was well organised. The trip should not have gone ahead due to the sea conditions which the crew MUST have been aware or prior to sailing. Within 15 minutes of sailing children were being sick and the conditions worsened the further from shore the boat was . No dolphins or whales were seen as they were probably keeping away from the bad sea conditions. We were offered a voucher to return within 1 yr but there is no way we will be going back on the Sickness of the Seas tour

  • Z

    Zoe

    Travelled with family


    14 February 2026
    3.8

    United Kingdom

    We enjoyed the boat trip and saw dolphins, however we booked it through tui website and managed to arrange a pick up from another hotel, tui told us to contact booking.com who we didn’t book it with so I’m not sure what that was about, tui wasn’t bothered in helping us which spending nearly £200 on a trip and being told to sod off was upsetting, the trip itself though was good after we got a taxi to the other hotel

  • G

    Gandalf

    Solo traveller


    14 February 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Good experience, we saw a lot of dolphins and were lucky enough to see a turtle and flying fish.

  • S

    Susan

    Solo traveller


    7 February 2026
    1.8

    United Kingdom

    Didn’t feel safe at all staff kept offering sick bags

  • C

    Chip

    Travelled as a couple


    22 January 2026
    2.6

    United Kingdom

    Sea was very rough and they took a long time to turn back. Didn’t see any whales or dolphins. A voucher was of no use to us.

  • D

    Doug

    Travelled as a couple


    20 January 2026
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    The crew were very friendly, attentive and explained every step of the trip, kept us informed as to where we were going and how they were trying to spot the dolphins. They made contact with another boat, who had dolphins near their boat and we headed there, once there, the crew explained the type of dolphins, the features of the eco system and could see were genuinely passionate about the animals and ecology. It never felt too "touristy", it felt genuine

Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 121 468 3145