How much does dolphin and whale watching cost in Gran Canaria, and what is included?
Updated October 15, 2026 · 5 min read
For most people, the Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling gives the clearest value: €38 buys 3h 30m, a wildlife search, a swim and snorkelling stop, and soft drinks during that stop. The cheapest is the Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise at €37 for 2h 30m, with refreshments sold at the bar. If you want a scheduled dolphin presentation rather than a search for wild animals, the €39 Palmitos Park ticket is the different product to compare.
The prices are close; the contents are not
| Experience | Duration | From | Rating | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling | 3h 30m | €38 | 4.4 (5,820) | wildlife plus swimming and snorkelling |
| Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise | 2h 30m | €37 | 4.2 (3,079) | the lowest price and a shorter trip |
| Dolphin Watching Cruise from Puerto Rico | 2h 30m | €40 | 4.3 (2,690) | a wildlife-focused south-coast cruise |
| Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise | 2 hours | €40 | 4.3 (597) | the shortest boat option here |
| Palmitos Park Ticket with Dolphin and Bird Shows | open visit | €39 | 4.8 (1,798) | shows and a zoological-botanical park |
What the extra euro buys on the catamaran
The €37 cruise concentrates on seeing dolphins in their natural habitat and photographing the marine landscape. Drinks are available to buy from its on-board bar. Spending €1 more on the catamaran adds an hour and, more importantly, gives the outing a second purpose: the description includes swimming, snorkelling and soft drinks during the stop. That is worthwhile when your group would enjoy the water even if sightings are brief.
See dates and prices for the catamaran with snorkelling
Choose the €37 trip when returning an hour earlier matters more than the swim stop. Its bar is not the same inclusion as the soft drinks named for the catamaran.
The two €40 cruises
The Puerto Rico departure lists 2h 30m and describes a search for dolphins and other cetaceans off the southern coast. The other €40 cruise lasts two hours, making it the shortest boat choice in this comparison. The abstracts do not justify inventing meals, transfers or a sighting guarantee for either. Compare the selected date and meeting point on the booking page before treating equal prices as equal products.
Why the park ticket is not a wildlife cruise
Palmitos Park costs almost the same as the boats, but the ticket covers a park with dolphin and bird shows. It suits visitors who value a scheduled programme and other park exhibits. It does not take you to wild cetaceans, and it should not be sold as the reliable substitute for an ocean sighting: the experiences have different purposes.
See availability for the Palmitos Park ticket
Our recommendation
Book the Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling for the strongest all-round package and largest review base. Save €1 and an hour with the wildlife-focused cruise when swimming is irrelevant. Pick Palmitos Park only when you want a show and a park day, not a boat trip among wild animals.
