Set out from Puerto Colón for a focused two-hour eco-tour through the Teno‑Rasca Marine Protected Area. Biologist-guides, a hydrophone, and a small-group RIB make this a practical, educational way to observe whales and dolphins off southern Tenerife.
Set out from Puerto Colón for a focused two-hour eco-tour through the Teno‑Rasca Marine Protected Area. Biologist-guides, a hydrophone, and a small-group RIB make this a practical, educational way to observe whales and dolphins off southern Tenerife.
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Operated by Whale Watch Tenerife · Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
A morning breeze off the Atlantic brushes the marina as the boat slips free of Puerto Colón. Cushioned bench seats and the low profile of an 8‑meter rigid-hull inflatable keep you close to the water: the sea here doesn’t wait — it dares you to watch.
easy.
2 hours.
Able to board a small boat and remain seated or steady for two hours; basic balance and mobility recommended.
Tours are two hours long and commonly depart at 9:30am, 12:00pm, and 2:30pm from Puerto Colón Marina.
No sighting can be guaranteed, but the operator offers a sightings guarantee and runs in an area with frequent cetacean activity; they may reschedule or refund if nothing is seen.
Tours limit infants under 3 and have weight and mobility restrictions; guests should be able to board a small boat and remain seated or steady during the trip.
Yes — the boat carries a hydrophone so the biologist guide can share underwater sounds when animals are nearby.
The south coast of Tenerife has long been a seafaring corridor; recent decades have shifted focus from fishing to marine research and regulated wildlife tourism.
Tours operate in a marine protected area with rules to minimize disturbance — follow guide instructions, avoid throwing anything overboard, and do not attempt to touch or feed animals.
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