Travelin' Lady or the no-chase whale boat?
Both leave Los Cristianos harbour, both last 90 minutes and both look for the same resident pilot whales and dolphins, for 29.90 and 28 euros. The difference is what happens on board: Travelin' Lady stops for a swim if the sea allows, while the no-chase boat allows no swimming and keeps to the strictest written no-chase policy of the boats we list.
Last checked: October 2026
Whales, then a swimTravelin' Lady whale and dolphin trip
From €29.904.7(19,300)Free cancellation
Ninety minutes from Los Cristianos looking for pilot whales and dolphins, then a swim stop if the sea allows, from 29.90 euros. The swim is short and not guaranteed, and the music is loud on some sailings.
Whales, for familiesWhale and dolphin watching, no chasing
From €284.6(15,300)Free cancellation
Ninety minutes from Los Cristianos watching the resident pilot whales and dolphins, under the strictest written no-chase policy of the boats we list, from 28 euros. Ask which boat is sailing: the listing and the operator describe different ones.
Head to head
| Travelin' Lady whale and dolphin trip | Whale and dolphin watching, no chasing | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Travelin' Lady whale and dolphin tripFrom 29.90 euros | Whale and dolphin watching, no chasingFrom 28 euros |
| Time on the water | Travelin' Lady whale and dolphin trip1.5 hours | Whale and dolphin watching, no chasing1.5 hours |
| Swimming | Travelin' Lady whale and dolphin tripA swim stop if the sea allows; a reseller gives it as 15 minutes | Whale and dolphin watching, no chasingNo swimming, snorkelling or diving |
| The boat | Travelin' Lady whale and dolphin tripA shared eco yacht; listings give its capacity as 46 to 60 | Whale and dolphin watching, no chasingA catamaran with underwater viewing, as listed; the operator's own listing names a wooden schooner, so ask which one sails |
| Approach to the animals | Travelin' Lady whale and dolphin tripA no-chase approach, as listed, within the legal limits | Whale and dolphin watching, no chasingThe strictest written no-chase policy of the boats we list |
| On board | Travelin' Lady whale and dolphin tripA bar and, on some sailings, loud music | Whale and dolphin watching, no chasingA lounge and bar |
| Languages | Travelin' Lady whale and dolphin tripSpanish, English, French and Italian | Whale and dolphin watching, no chasingSpanish, English, French, German and Italian |
| Hotel pickup | Travelin' Lady whale and dolphin tripNot included | Whale and dolphin watching, no chasingNot included |
| Rating on GetYourGuide | Travelin' Lady whale and dolphin trip4.7 from about 19,300 reviews | Whale and dolphin watching, no chasing4.6 from about 15,300 reviews |
| Cancellation | Travelin' Lady whale and dolphin tripFree up to 24 hours before | Whale and dolphin watching, no chasingFree up to 24 hours before |
Which one for you
Travelin' Lady whale and dolphin trip
Book Travelin' Lady if you want whales and a swim in one short trip, your family are confident swimmers, and a lively boat with music suits you.
Whale and dolphin watching, no chasing
Book the no-chase boat if you would rather watch than swim, want a quieter trip and the clearest no-chase rules, or are travelling with children who will not be swimming. It is also the cheaper of the two.
The verdict
For the same 90 minutes and about the same price, the swim decides it: Travelin' Lady if you want one, the no-chase boat for a calmer trip that is all about the animals. Both look for the same pilot whales and dolphins, which live off this coast all year.
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Questions people ask
Good questions about Travelin' Lady or the no-chase whale boat?
Which whale watching trip is best in Tenerife?
Of the three we list, Travelin' Lady, from 29.90 euros, is for whales and a swim; the no-chase boat, from 28 euros, for a quieter trip with no swimming; and the small yacht, from 95 euros, for a smaller group with snorkelling.
Do both trips leave from Los Cristianos?
Yes, both sail from Los Cristianos harbour, and neither includes hotel pickup.
Can you swim on the no-chase boat?
No. Swimming, snorkelling and diving are not allowed. Travelin' Lady stops for a swim if the sea allows.
Which is better for children?
The no-chase boat for children who will watch rather than swim; Travelin' Lady for families of confident swimmers.
What will we see?
Most likely short-finned pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins, which live off the south-west coast all year and are commonly seen.
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