Boat Trips in Gran Canaria: Sailing, Dolphin & Whale Watching Compared
Five boat trips from Puerto de Mogán and Puerto Rico, compared by time, food, wildlife, families and accessibility. Details checked on 9 October 2026.
Best with lunch: Virgin Beaches Catamaran
Best for young families: Spirit of the Sea
Wheelchair accessible: Short Dolphin and Whale Cruise
Compare the five boat trips
PUERTO DE MOGÁN
Virgin Beaches Catamaran with Lunch
★
4 to 5 hours · 4.8 (215 reviews)
✓ Food & drinks: paella lunch, soft drinks, beer, sangria, cava
✓ Swimming: swim stops, snorkelling, paddle boards
✓ Hotel pick-up: select south hotels (request 24 hours ahead)
✓ Families: best for older children
✗ Wheelchair: not accessible
✓ On board: small boat, up to 30 people
✓ Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
✓ Good to know: infants sit on laps
Best for: scenery, swimming and a full lunch
PUERTO DE MOGÁN
Keeper Uno Dolphin Search
★
About 4 hours · 4.7 (110 reviews)
✓ Food & drinks: lunch and soft drinks
✓ Swimming: water sports, beach and cliff stops
✗ Hotel pick-up: none, meet in Puerto de Mogán
✓ Families: best for older children
✗ Wheelchair: not accessible
✓ On board: small-group trip
✓ Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
✓ Good to know: confirmation within 48 hours
Best for: a small-group wildlife trip with lunch
PUERTO RICO
Dolphin, Whale & Snorkel Trip
★
3 to 5 hours, starts 10:00 · 4.2 (158 reviews)
✓ Food & drinks: soft drinks and water
✓ Swimming: swim and snorkel stop, gear included
✓ Hotel pick-up: resort shuttle (extra cost)
✓ Families: pushchair friendly, infants on laps
✗ Wheelchair: not accessible
✓ On board: toilet on board
✓ Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
✓ Good to know: give your hotel name when booking
Best for: wildlife watching plus a swim
PUERTO RICO
Spirit of the Sea Dolphin Cruise
★
About 2.5 hours · 4.1 (527 reviews)
✓ Food & drinks: soft drinks and water, bar for extras
✗ Swimming: no swim stop (longer upgrade available)
✓ Hotel pick-up: resort pick-up listed (check at booking)
✓ Families: great for young children
✗ Wheelchair: not accessible
✓ On board: underwater glass panels, up to 97 people
✓ Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
✓ Good to know: free second trip if no dolphins or whales seen (check terms)
Best for: first-timers and families
PUERTO RICO
Short Dolphin and Whale Cruise
★
About 2.5 hours, starts 10:15 · 4.2 (183 reviews)
✗ Food & drinks: not included, bar on board
✗ Swimming: no swim stop
✗ Hotel pick-up: none, meet at Puerto Escala
✓ Families: short trip, suits young children
✓ Wheelchair: accessible (check at booking)
✓ On board: guide included, up to 150 people
✓ Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
✗ Good to know: not recommended during pregnancy
Best for: a simple cruise, and the only wheelchair-accessible option