🧬 Marine Biology Tenerife – Science Meets the Sea

Set sail aboard a stable and eco-conscious RIB boat, specially designed for a small group of up to 10 people. This intimate setup ensures a more personalized and enriching experience guided by our expert marine biologists and researchers.

Before we depart, you’ll receive a short introduction on marine species identification, ocean conservation, and how our research data is collected and used. Our mission is to promote awareness and eco-responsibility through marine biology Tenerife education, while offering an exciting, close-to-nature experience.


 

🐬 Whale Watching Tenerife – Respectful Wildlife Encounters

This trip operates within the Teno-Rasca ZEC (Special Conservation Zone), part of the European Natura 2000 network and recognized by the World Cetacean Alliance as Europe’s first Whale Heritage Site. These protected waters are home to a variety of cetacean species, including pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins.

Your presence not only supports sustainable tourism but also contributes to marine research. The data gathered from each excursion is analyzed in collaboration with universities and research institutions. For interns and students, this trip also serves as a valuable source of material for academic reports and theses.


 

✅ Key Information

  • 🗣️ Languages: Spanish, English, French, Italian, German

  • ⏱️ Duration: 2.5 hours

  • 🕒 Departure times: 09:00 AM and 12:00 PM

  • 👥 Maximum capacity: 10 people

  • 🚐 Hotel pickup: Not available

After purchasing your ticket, you will receive exact meeting point and time details. The cruise departs from Marina del Sur in Las Galletas, southern Tenerife.


 

💼 What’s Included?

  • 👩‍🔬 Marine biologist guide (multilingual)

  • 🎙️ Introductory talk and live commentary during the trip

  • 📊 Species identification & scientific data collection

  • 🛥️ Crew, fuel, and all necessary equipment

  • 🥤 Drinks on board (water, Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, 7Up)

  • ✅ Liability and travel insurance

  • 📄 IGIC (taxes) and port fees


 

🎒 What to Bring?

  • 📱 Printed or digital ticket

  • 🧴 Sunscreen

  • 🕶️ Sunglasses

  • 🧢 Hat or cap

  • 👕 Comfortable and warm clothes depending on the season

  • 🌧️ Raincoat, jacket, or hoodie recommended

  • 💊 Motion sickness medication if needed


 

⚠️ Safety Measures

  • 🚫 Not recommended for pregnant women or people with back issues

  • 🧼 The company follows official Canary Islands health protocols


 

❌ Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation according to stated policy: See here

  • In case of bad weather or low attendance, the tour may be rescheduled or fully refunded


 

🌊 Eco Boat Tenerife – Knowledge, Nature & Respect for the Ocean

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable ocean experience – combining research, education, and up-close wildlife encounters. Marine biology Tenerife is a meaningful journey that will leave a lasting impression.

🐋 Boat Cruise Tenerife – 2.5h Eco-Friendly Marine Biology Adventure

Join us for a unique voyage along the southern coast of Tenerife, where majestic whales and dolphins roam freely in their natural habitat. This is not just any boat cruise Tenerife – it's a hands-on marine biology journey full of passion, knowledge, and environmental care. 🌊

most popular questions

Choose the date you want to book your  in Las Galletas (Marina del sur) tour on the booking form on this page
After that, choose the hour of your excursion and the number of attendees
Then, click on the green button MAKE BOOKING, and fill your personal data on the following screen of the form.

Then, choose the payment method you are going to use and complete the process
Finally, you will receive in your email with the reservation, where you will have all the details of your excursion
Print it and show it to the tour guide at the pick-up point, and at the boarding dock in Puerto Las Galletas.

Check our general conditions to see the policy of cancellations and modifications of reservations. If you need to cancel a booked excursion or request a refund, you must do it by sending an email to info.avemto@gmail.com with the reservation number, name and date of the excursion.

No, our 2.5h tour includes drinks.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist to recommend pills for motion sickness. Depending on the conditions of the sea, there are days of greater swell, and you may get dizzy.

In case there are adverse conditions, the information provided by the AEMET will be taken into account to make the decision about the cancellation of the excursion.

We are very cautious about the weather conditions and very respectful of the environment and the tranquillity of the whales and dolphins.

We always try to ensure that our tours are safe for our customers and respectful of the environment.

Can not guarantee 100% the sighting of cetaceans, these animals are wild animals in freedom and therefore they are unpredictable, usually they can be seen without any problem in most of the exits since they are resident species in the waters of Tenerife.

We always try to ensure that our tours are safe for our customers and respectful of the environment.

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