Tenerife Whale Watching | Atlantic Eco Experience — Local services in Adeje

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Amazing Eco Experience with David and Captain Claudine!

We booked the Extra Eco Tour (2.5 hours) with Atlantic Eco Experience via Viator with biologist David and Captain Claudine, and it was easily the highlight of our Tenerife trip so far!

From the moment we set off from Gate 4, Puerto Colón Marina, it was clear this wasn’t your average “tourist” whale-watching trip. It was intimate, educational, sustainable, and run by a Blue Flag Certified Whale Watching Organisation, a mark of true environmental care.

David shared fascinating facts and the latest marine biology insights, including how short-finned pilot whales are known as the “cheetahs of the deep sea” for their powerful foraging sprints, diving to over 1,000 metres for up to 21 minutes at a time to hunt squid in the pitch-black depths. He also explained new research showing that around 20% of their body’s water is self-produced metabolically, an incredible adaptation for life far from shore. We learned that Tenerife is the third tallest volcanic island in the world, rising 8 km from the ocean floor, creating perfect conditions for these remarkable deep-diving cetaceans.

Our small, friendly group, a mix of 9 - English, German, and Spanish guests (the Spanish arriving fashionably late, of course!😉), quickly felt like a team of ocean explorers. We saw a family of pilot whales, some recognised from the crew’s research photo catalogue. Claudine took beautiful photos to identify which whale family we were visiting and said she would share them later, such a thoughtful and scientific touch.

We also spotted flying fish, sea birds, and even paused to collect plastic litter from the sea.

Everything about the trip was conducted with deep respect for the animals and the ocean. David’s passion, humour, and storytelling made the science come alive, while Claudine captained with calm, care, and quiet confidence. A cold drink served towards the end was the perfect touch after a morning full of magic.

If you are visiting Tenerife and want a smaller, more personal, and truly eco-conscious whale-watching tour, this is the one. We left feeling inspired, informed, and grateful. 🌊🐋💙 P.S. Wait until you hear the story of the whales’ ancient ancestor Pakicetus. 🐾 Evolution has never...

I genuinely cannot explain how incredible our experience with Atlantic Eco was. I should probably wait to write this review until I have let the experience sink in, but it was so wonderful that I just can’t stop talking about it. David is the most passionate and knowledgeable person you could meet, answering all of our questions and sharing so much information about the whales with us as we went. He is very passionate about the welfare of the animals which was very important to me, as I’m aware that lots of these tours aren’t so bothered about the welfare. When a group of whales was spotted the engine of the boat was turned off to allow silence for the whales and we watched in awe as they glided past us and came to see the boat. David also went out of his way to collect rubbish and debris from the ocean because he cares so much about protecting the whales’ habitat. We saw lots of baby whales and several adults too, with many coming close to the boat to check us out. David took really good care of us whilst we were on the boat, even offering us free drinks in the middle of the trip, and had blankets to hand for anyone who was feeling the cold. If you care about the welfare of animals, this is the excursion for you. Please don’t visit the cruel dolphin/whale shows. These animals are incredibly intelligent and have conscious thought; they deserve our respect and to live in peace alongside us. David - you possibly the most incredible person I have ever met. Thank you so, so much for a...

So glad we came across Atlantic Eco Experience — a tour company that genuinely cares about the ocean and its wildlife. While there are many vendors offering dolphin and whale watching, what sets this team apart is their official certification and deep respect for marine life.

They use special equipment so you can actually hear the whales and dolphins’ echolocation, which was absolutely fascinating. They study, name, and track the animals, always ensuring their tours don’t disrupt the natural habitat. It’s clear they put the wellbeing of the animals first, not just the photo ops.

The tour was informative and eye-opening — as we spotted plastic waste, the team would collect it and explain the impact it has, especially on turtles. It was a sobering but important reminder of our responsibility to protect the oceans.

We were lucky to witness a family of pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins — mesmerising to watch them in their natural environment, protecting their young and moving gracefully in groups.

This wasn’t just a tour — it was a moving and educational experience that left a lasting impression. Highly recommended if you care about nature and want to see it ethically and...