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Gran Canaria Spirit of the Sea dolphin-watching cruise

4.4/5
335 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

4.4/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 335 reviews


Review categories

Value for money

4.4/5

Safety

4.5/5

Service

4.5/5

Staff

4.5/5


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  • C

    Crissy

    Traveled as a couple


    January 17, 2026
    5

    United States of America

    Nothing to dislike,all very nice and we saw dolphins but not whales

  • J

    Joanne & Leon

    Traveled as a couple


    January 7, 2026
    5

    United States of America

    The staff on the boat were outstanding very friendly, very helpful and very pleasant they went above and beyond to help everyone out We did not see any dolphins so were offered a free return trip I have been on many boat trips and never experienced the most amazing service from the staff as I did on the spirit of the sea

  • M

    Michelle

    Traveled as a couple


    December 31, 2025
    5

    United States of America

    We didn’t manage to see any dolphins, we did see a turtle. Due to not seeing the dolphins we got a voucher for a free trip again which is valid for a year. We enjoyed being on the boat anyway

  • R

    Robbo 1319

    Solo traveler


    December 20, 2025
    1

    United States of America

    I selected the pick point to be the hotel I am staying at, but the booking pick point would be changed. No where near the hotel Jardin dorado. This was the reason for the first cancellation, but missed the change second time until it was too late

  • B

    Bill from Devon.

    Traveled as a couple


    December 20, 2025
    5

    United States of America

    The crew were first class. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

  • L

    Lynne and Tommy

    Traveled as a couple


    December 16, 2025
    5

    United States of America

    Door to door transfer, on time, great boat and staff, very knowledgeable and supportive of the environment and animals , Felt safe and we saw turtles, flying fish, dolphins and whales xx great trip would definitely recommend it

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: +1 208-744-6464