Puerto Rico · Gran Canaria 27°47′N · 15°43′O

Discover the ocean from a different perspective

Wild dolphins and whales off the south coast of Gran Canaria. Watch them from the deck and, underwater, through the glass galleries of our catamaran.

Departures
10:30 and 13:30
Duration
2 h 30 min
Adults
€40
Google
4.4

One trip, two views

Above, the horizon.
Below, their world.

Passengers at the bow watching and photographing a group of dolphins

Above the surface

On deck, the crew scans the horizon for fins and blows.

Below the waterline

Both hulls of the Spirit of the Sea are galleries with glass windows. From inside you can see them playing with their calves, feeding, swimming… or looking back at you. We’re not the only curious ones.

See inside the boat
Video · Blainville’s beaked whales underwater, July 2026

The trip

Two and a half hours out at sea

We’ve been searching for cetaceans off the south coast of Gran Canaria for more than 25 years. We set off from Puerto Base, in Puerto Rico, and spend the trip looking for dolphins, whales and other ocean wildlife in their natural habitat.

A father holding his daughter watches a dolphin leap beside the railing
  1. 01

    Boarding at Puerto Base

    We’ll meet you by the boat, opposite the entrance barrier of Puerto Rico harbour. Before boarding, check in at the desk opposite the boat.

  2. 02

    Out to the open sea

    We sail in search of dolphins, whales, turtles and flying fish.

  3. 03

    Deck and glass

    Watch from the deck or head down to the underwater galleries in the hulls.

  4. 04

    A swim by the coast

    Only on the 13:30 departure and weather permitting. Bring your swimwear and a towel.

  5. 05

    Back to port

    With your photos, your videos and, usually, a wish to come back.

The boat

Built for this

After many years at sea, we decided to build our own catamaran. We designed it especially for whale watching: safety first, then every passenger’s comfort and, of course, the best view of the sea… and beneath it.

2
hulls with underwater glass galleries
100
people on board at most, crew included, on a boat built for 120
WC
toilet on board throughout the trip
QR
QR codes with audio commentary and detailed information on each species in more than 20 languages, so you can enjoy the trip in your language and at your own pace
Meet the Spirit of the Sea

Marine wildlife

From small spotted dolphins to 30-metre whales

The waters south of Gran Canaria are home to many species and a stopover for many more. These are some you can see from the Spirit of the Sea, as well as turtles and flying fish.

  • Atlantic spotted dolphin

    Atlantic spotted dolphin

    Stenella frontalis

  • Bottlenose dolphin

    Bottlenose dolphin

    Tursiops truncatus

  • Common dolphin

    Common dolphin

    Delphinus delphis

  • Short-finned pilot whale

    Short-finned pilot whale

    Globicephala macrorhynchus

  • Risso’s dolphin

    Risso’s dolphin

    Grampus griseus

  • False killer whale

    False killer whale

    Pseudorca crassidens

  • Rough-toothed dolphin

    Rough-toothed dolphin

    Steno bredanensis

  • Humpback whale

    Humpback whale

    Megaptera novaeangliae

  • Blainville’s beaked whale

    Blainville’s beaked whale

    Mesoplodon densirostris

They are wild animals: every trip is different. If we don’t see any cetaceans, you get a voucher valid for a year to come again.

Whales off the south coast of Gran Canaria

Our commitment

For a free, living and circular ocean

For us the sea isn’t just a setting: it’s our life. That’s why our work doesn’t end when we spot a dolphin.

A passenger photographing a whale from the bow

Science on board

We work with the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, collecting data for its research. ULPGC veterinary students and marine biologists come on board to take data and samples; in June 2026 we welcomed members of EMBRC (European Marine Biological Resource Centre) through the Faculty of Marine Sciences.

Video · Freeing a turtle caught in a net

Helping wildlife

We help turtles, birds and cetaceans in distress together with the Wildlife Recovery Centre.

Crew and passengers pulling a fishing net out of the sea on the bow deck

From the sea to a new life

We collect plastics and nets on every trip and hand them to Precious Plastic Gran Canaria, who turn them into new objects, like the dolphin keyrings and whale-tail combs we share with our passengers.

WCA Approved seal: World Cetacean Alliance partnerTourism Quality Commitment badge (SICTED)TUI Sustainable Supplier diploma

The only whale-watching company in Gran Canaria certified by the World Cetacean Alliance. Holder of TUI’s sustainability certification and the Spanish Tourism Quality seal (SICTED), both in 2026.

Grant award for the Última Milla programme

Innovation · Última Milla project

Technology to make every trip more yours

With the support of the Última Milla 2023 grant, Dolphin & Whales, S.L. has developed a metaverse-based Customer Intelligence System designed to enrich the experience of its whale and dolphin watching trips.

It lets visitors immerse themselves in virtual environments linked to the trips and uses artificial intelligence to understand each customer’s preferences and tailor the experience to their interests.

Application reference: 202400050034423

Verified reviews

What they tell us when they’re back

4.4More than 2,000 reviews on Google
  • Nuria AAGoogle

    5 out of 5 stars

    Fantástico! La tripulación super major todos, te ayudan, te alegran la salida, el chico de los prismáticos🩵 y Lorenzo 🩵 nos han tratado genial y asistido cuando lo hemos necesitado! Gracias por todo!!! Muy recomendable!

  • Cha verdeGoogle

    5 out of 5 stars

    Una experiencia increíble. Tanto la tripulación como las personas encargadas de los tickets para subir al barco son profesionales que aman su trabajo, y eso hace que la aventura sea inmejorable. En todo momento han estado atentos a las necesidades de todos los pasajeros y siempre con una sonrisa. En mi caso es la segunda vez que voy (durante la primera excursión no vimos ningún cetáceo y nos dieron un bono totalmente gratuito para acudir otra vez y probar suerte ya que al ser animales libres es imposible garantizar que vayan a observarse siempre). Repetiría sin duda, ya que como he dicho, ha sido una experiencia increíble sobretodo por la pasión que tienen todas las personas que forman parte de esta empresa. Lo recomiendo totalmente.

  • Zentschinator 3002Google

    4 out of 5 stars

    Bei unserer ersten Tour haben wir leider nichts gesehen. Allerdings bekommt man einen Gutschein der ein Jahr lang gültig ist, um die Tour zu wiederholen. Auf der zweiten Tour konnten wir Delfine sehen. Es gibt gratis Softdrinks/Wasser, alkoholische Getränke und Snacks kann man für einen schmalen Taler kaufen. Besonders anzumerken ist, wie gut sich die Crew kümmert, dass man bei starkem Wellengang von A nach B kommt. Und wie sie sich um die Seekranken kümmern.

  • YvonneGoogle

    5 out of 5 stars

    Fijne maatschappij om mee uit te varen om dolfijnen te spotten. Vriendelijke en behulpzame bemanning. Ook op het moment dat er mensen zeeziek worden staan ze klaar om te helpen. Gratis water en frisdrank. Ze doen er alles aan om ervoor te zorgen dat je dolfijnen kunt zien. Wij hebben er heel wat gezien. Bij geen succes bieden ze een waardebon aan voor herhaling. Wij hadden de afvaart van 10.30 uur. Zeker een aanrader! Fantastisch om mee te maken.

  • Sara EsfandiariGoogle

    5 out of 5 stars

    Die Crew war sehr nett und freundlich. Wir haben ganz viele Streifendelfine gesehen. Sehr empfehlenswert.

  • bubal3Google

    5 out of 5 stars

    W moim przypadku mogę ocenić wycieczkę za udaną. Udało się zaobserwować latające ryby, żółwia morskiego i przede wszystkim grupę delfinów. Sama obserwacja trwała ok 10 minut, aby jednak nie zakłócać miejsca bytowania delfinów. Sama podróż to klasyczny rejs. Na pewno nie dla osób z choroba morska, bo potrafi dość mocno bujać statkiem, mi to akurat się podobało.

Book online

Book your Atlantic trip

Choose the day, time and number of people: the calendar shows available places in real time.

Adult
€40
Child 2–12 years
€25
Baby 0–2 years
Free
  • Departures at 10:30 and 13:30, every day
  • Book the trip up to 5 minutes before departure
  • Free water and soft drinks throughout the trip; other drinks and snacks at an extra cost
  • Sighting guarantee: if we don’t see any cetaceans, you get a voucher valid for one year to come again
  • Pick-up for €5 per adult in Bahía Feliz, Playa del Águila, San Agustín, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas, Meloneras, Puerto de Mogán, Taurito, Playa del Cura, Amadores and Puerto Rico (request it at least 24 hours in advance; subject to availability)
  • If the sea isn’t safe to sail, we’ll offer you another date or refund you
  • A gift? Tick “Lo quiero para regalar” and buy the trip without a date

4.4 on GoogleCancellation policy

Prefer to talk to us? +34 928 562 229 · or visit our booth next to the boat at Puerto Base.

Questions about pick-up, parking or seasickness? See the FAQ

Getting here

See you at Puerto Base

C. Puerto Base, 35130 Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria
Right opposite the harbour entrance barrier, about 70 metres away.

27°47′N · 15°43′O

By car
Take the GC-1, exit Puerto Rico. Drive through town past the old road and follow the signs to Puerto Base. Of Puerto Rico’s two harbours, it’s the one on the left as you face the sea.
Parking
The harbour itself is a paid car park (about €3 for two hours). There’s also pay-and-display parking in nearby streets.
By bus
From Las Palmas, Global line 91 leaves from Parque de San Telmo. The nearest stop is “Barranco Agua la Perra”.
Hotel pick-up
We pick you up for €5 per adult in Bahía Feliz, Playa del Águila, San Agustín, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas, Meloneras, Puerto de Mogán, Taurito, Playa del Cura, Amadores and Puerto Rico. Request it when booking, at least 24 hours in advance; it depends on availability.
The Spirit of the Sea catamaran under way with passengers on both decks