Gran Canaria is one of the best places in the world to see dolphins – there are plenty of great quality boat trips that give you the best chance of seeing these marine animals.
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Gran Canaria may be a place where you envisage yourself on a sun lounger all day taking it easy, but there are plenty of amazing experiences to be had away from the beach. The Spanish island, which sits in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa, is one of the best places in the world to see dolphins. There are plenty of dolphin-spotting trips leaving Gran Canaria every day, with many claiming a 98 per cent success rate of seeing the aquatic mammals. The prices are pretty reasonable too, making dolphin watching a must-do activity during any trip to Gran Canaria.
Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise
This is a relaxing 2.5-hour cruise leaving Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria at different times during the day. The crew are friendly and the emphasis is on kicking back and enjoying the gentle ride out to top dolphin spots where you can see the animals in their natural habitat – plus there is the chance to see whales too. You can take some photos while the dolphins play near the boat, all with the backdrop of the ruggedly beautiful Gran Canaria. There’s a bar onboard too for snacks and drinks. From €35.00.
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From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Cruise
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This is a trusted dolphin-seeking cruise that leaves from the dock on the Puerto Base. Your vessel for the two to three-hour adventure is a glass-bottomed boat, with great underwater views of marine life in its natural habitat. The crew are friendly and multi-lingual and are happy to take questions throughout the trip. Along with dolphins, there is a great diversity of animals to be seen, including pilot whales, green turtles, and flying fish. From €40.00.
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Dolphin Searching Tour in Puerto de Mogán (“KEEPER UNO” Boat)
With this excursion, you’ll feel part dolphin-spotter and part millionaire holidaymaker. Why? The boat you’ll be taking is a stylish yacht which takes just eight people, leaving you feeling like you have won the lottery – all for €85.00. For half a day you’ll be cruising the waters looking for dolphins and whales, as well as taking scenic stops to relax onboard. Lunch and soft drinks are also thrown in for the price. The Keeper Uno is a modern and comfortable yacht with plenty of space to stretch out and sunbathe on the deck. From €85.00.
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Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling
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If you feel like getting even closer to the fishes during your boat trip this catamaran cruise includes a 45-minute snorkelling stop in a small bay too. The boat is also equipped with an onboard toboggan slide to make getting into the Atlantic even more fun. The activity is 3.5 hours in length and there is a good chance of seeing dolphins, pilot whales, minke whales, and more. This is another glass-bottomed boat, with glass panels below deck for observing aquatic life while keeping nice and dry. Use of a snorkel mask is included in the price, as are soft drinks and water during the stop. From €37.00.
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Dolphin Searching Tour in Puerto de Mogán (“EXPLORER” Boat)
This half-day dolphin-watching adventure heads along the island’s south coast, with dramatic scenery of jagged cliffs and hidden beaches as the backdrop. It’s a small group trip and all-inclusive meaning that drinks and a delicious Spanish lunch are also included in the price. Halfway through the trip the boat stops at Perchel Beach for food and free time to snorkel. There are two different options to take the trip, morning or afternoon, to fit into your schedule. It is a professionally run trip, with clean well-kept boats and very friendly, helpful staff and skipper. From €85.00.
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