Cetaceans
Tenerife is one of the best places in the world to see whales and dolphins in their own environment. Short-finned pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins live here all year round.
Another 21 species of whales and dolphins pass along the south coast on their migration, including the blue whale and the orca. You can also see seabirds such as the yellow-legged gull and the shearwater and, at certain times of year, loggerhead and green turtles.
Pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins have settled here: there is food, calm and clear water and good weather all year.
A member of the oceanic dolphin family. Almost black, with a rounded head and a broad dorsal fin set well forward and curved back. It is the one seen most often on our trips: very sociable, with strong family bonds.
Did you know…? “Globicephala” means globe-shaped head.
A resident: it can be found close to the coast all year round. Large and sturdy, dark grey on the back and lighter towards the belly. They live in groups of 10 to 30.
It can be seen all year, especially in winter. Active and playful: it loves riding the bow wave of boats and jumping.
Did you know…? It can swim at almost 45 km/h.
The largest toothed cetacean. A huge head, dark wrinkled skin and a small hump instead of a dorsal fin. It dives to about 2,000 m to hunt giant squid.
Did you know…? It can have up to 50 teeth.
The company holds all the licences for this activity and the Spanish Government permit for whale watching. Its boats fly the yellow flag that identifies authorised vessels.