The 8 Best Whale Watching Cruises With Drinks Worldwide

1.Los Gigantes: Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,027 reviews · from $38Our pick

Sail from Los Gigantes with a multilingual guide in search of dolphins and pilot whales, then swim below the Masca cliffs. The 3-hour option adds chicken and vegetable paella, fruit, drinks, and a playful trapeze jump into the Atlantic. Wildlife sightings depend on sea conditions.

“Friendly guides, excellent views. We saw pilot whales and spotted dolphins together, they came very close to the boats and we got to see them so clearly. The views of the cliffs were stunning and the swim stop was a lot of fun. I took my dad along as he's never done an experience like this and he enjoyed it a lot. The guides on the experience was very funny, joking around with us a lot and made us all smile.”

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2.Morro Jable: 2 Hours Magic Dolphin & Whale watching with Drinks & Swim Stop.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 851 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Set out from Morro Jable on a fast boat with a maximum of 50 people, searching for dolphins, pilot whales, turtles, and other marine life. Your crew may include guides such as Miguel, Elisa, Nino, or Luca. Drinks are offered, and the trip usually includes a swim in Jandía Bay.

“Well organised and fun. Staff are friendly and helpful. We were reminded that dolphins are wild animals and there are no guaranteed viewings. But we saw amazing pilot whales and Atlantic dolphins!!”

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3.Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 802 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $115Top rated

Cruise two hours from Ka’anapali Beach aboard Sea Maui’s catamaran, watching for humpback whales with help from naturalists such as Charlie, Captain James, and Nick. You’ll have open-net seating, snacks, an open bar, and a small group of up to 42 people.

“The staff on this cruise was really great from the very start. We saw whales almost every minute and got to see several breach. At the end of the cruise I wanted to book another. I would go every day with this crew. Nico, “Bob”, and Nick, Thank you for an amazing time!! 🐋”

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4.3h Viking Cruise with Drinks, Whales watching & Swimming Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45

Sail from Los Cristianos aboard the Viking Ragnarok for three hours of whale and dolphin watching, sea swimming, Viking games, face painting, music, and onboard entertainment. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are included. The crew speaks English and Spanish, and food is available to buy.

“This is our second time going to this activity in 2 years. A must go to activity in Tenerife. It offers a great bit of entertainment and a chance to take to fellow holidaymakers. Great fun for all ages. The staff are amazing and great fun.”

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5.Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Boat with Drinks, Snacks and Swimming Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 511 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Sail from Puerto Colón with a maximum of 11 passengers, search for pilot whales and dolphins, then stop for swimming and snorkeling. Captains such as Guy, Alex, Dani, and Maximilian are praised for their care and wildlife knowledge. Drinks, a sandwich, snacks, and a glass of sparkling wine are included.

“Really nice and relaxing trip on a sail boat. We didn’t sail at all but motored out and saw some pilot whales. The whales got incredibly close and we enjoyed watching them. A small sandwich and variety of drinks was provided. We had the opportunity to get into the water but felt it was a little too chilly for us. The boat comfortably fit the 6 adults and 2 children in our group. It was a beautiful day on the water.”

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6.‘Imiloa Express Whale Watch and Cocktail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 402 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $135

Set out from Port Allen on a 36-passenger catamaran with a Coast Guard licensed captain. Watch for humpback blows, breaches, and tail slaps while enjoying snacks, beer, wine, Mai Tais, soda, juice, and water. Morning and afternoon departures make this a flexible two-hour outing.

“The whales were elusive, but we did see a couple, and dolphins too. The crew was amazing and so fun! They shared knowledge of their homelands and made sure we all had a wonderful time!!! Definitely worth it and hope to do it again!”

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7.Roseau: Guided Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour With Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 307 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

Join Waitukubuli Adventure Tour Co. from Roseau for a three-hour search through Dominica’s Sperm Whale Sanctuary. Captains such as Jeff, Beans, Michael, and Dwayne use local experience and a hydrophone to find whales and dolphins. Expect a small, open boat, ocean spray, and close wildlife viewing.

“Our guide Dwayne has grown up on the water and is familiar with the whales and was able to get us to an area where 7 sperm whales were. He was a wealth of information.”

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8.Watching and Listening Whales visiting Los Gigantes&Masca. Food&drinks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $68

Join White Tenerife at 10:30 a.m. for a five-hour catamaran trip from Costa Adeje. Watch for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles, then sail past Los Gigantes to Masca Bay for swimming and sunbathing. Lunch, fruit, beer, wine, water, and soft drinks are included.

“Thank you for such a great experience. Your attentiveness and your happy smiles really made the experience a day fantastic. Watching my wife just chill out on the bean bags made me happy. Watching the dolphins in the wild was fantasRead more”

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