One of Tenerife’s best cliff-meets-ocean days. You’ll head out from Puerto Colón to search for whales and dolphins, with a planned pause for whale viewing and then a stop under the dramatic Los Gigantes cliffs. The trip mixes wildlife time with real downtime, since you also anchor in a small bay for lunch and a swim.

I especially like two things: the chance to spot pilot whales around the west-coast waters, and the fact that you’re not just watching from a deck, you actually swim in open water below the cliffs. Still, there’s one catch to know up front: this is time on the water, and if you’re sensitive to motion, the boat can feel quite swaying when seas pick up.

Key Things You’ll Notice on This Tour

• Pilot whale focused cruising, with a dedicated stop for whale viewing in their natural environment
• Los Gigantes cliffs up close, vertical walls more than 600 meters tall
• Lunch included onboard plus beer and wine at lunchtime
• A real swim stop in open, clear water under the cliffs
• A live multilingual guide (Spanish, English, French, German, Italian)

Entering the Los Gigantes Zone From Puerto Colón

This tour is built around two images you can’t fake in photos. First is the open-ocean search for dolphins and whales, then the sudden shift to the sheer walls of Los Gigantes, rising hundreds of meters straight out of the sea. You start at Puerto Colón and board at Pier 14, next to the petrol station, with boarding beginning 15 minutes before departure.

Once you’re underway, you’ll spend your time looking outward for marine life while the coastline slides by. The overall pacing matters here. It’s not a rushed, jump-on, jump-off kind of day. You get a real chunk of time for wildlife, then a separate block for the cliffs and swim.

I also like that the boat trip ties together the geography of Tenerife. You’re cruising along the island’s southwestern side, then coming back the same way. That keeps the day feeling like a full circuit, not just a short coastal hop.

The 5-Hour Flow: What Happens Before You Swim

Plan on a half-day outing with a simple structure. You start from Puerto Colón, head out to look for whales and dolphins, then make your Los Gigantes moment, and finish back at the pier.

Your day includes these major phases:

• A departure and cruise in search of wildlife (with a focus on pilot whales)
• A 30-minute whale viewing stop when conditions line up
• Sailing to Los Gigantes, anchoring in a bay under the cliffs
• Lunch onboard (served during the cliff stop)
• Time to swim, followed by sailing back to Puerto Colón

Pickup can be part of your plan too. The experience offers optional bus/coach pickup tied to selected start points, and there are many possible drop-off locations listed across the Tenerife coast. If you’re staying in Costa Adeje or nearby areas like El Duque or Bahia del Duque, you may find a drop-off close to home.

Important note for timing: the tour duration is listed as 5 hours, and starting times can vary by availability. If you’re juggling another reservation later, double-check your confirmed time.

Whale Watching Time: Your 30-Minute Shot at Pilot Whales

The best part of this day is the wildlife window. You’ll leave Puerto Colón and head toward waters where pilot whales are more likely to show up. During the cruise, you’re not staring at empty water for hours. The tour includes a planned stop of 30 minutes specifically to view whales in their natural environment.

That time matters because it gives you a better chance to see behavior, not just a quick blow-and-miss. You’ll also be scanning for dolphins as you go, since the itinerary is designed for both whale and dolphin viewing rather than one or the other.

Now, don’t expect a guarantee. You’re out in open ocean. Conditions and animal movement decide what happens. The value here is that the operator is structuring the experience around the right kind of sightings, plus giving you the time to actually look.

If you want to maximize your odds, show up ready to be outdoors and patient. Sun, binoculars if you have them, and a calm mindset help more than you’d think.

The Cliffs of Los Gigantes: More Than Just a Pretty Backdrop

Then the day shifts. After the whale viewing portion, you sail to the Los Gigantes area. This is where the scenery goes from pretty to jaw-dropping fast. The cliffs are described as vertical walls rising over 600 meters, and from the water you can really feel how massive they are.

Instead of only doing a distant pass, you anchor in a bay below the cliffs. That’s a big difference. You’re not just getting a drive-by view. You’re close enough to feel the scale while your lunch happens nearby.

This is also when the tour becomes more than wildlife tourism. It turns into a scenery-and-sea day. If you’ve been to Tenerife and mostly stayed in towns, this is a good change of pace. You get a coastline perspective that’s hard to replicate on land.

The cliff stop includes onboard meal service and then transitions right into swimming. So you’re using this section of the day efficiently, without long waits.

Lunch Onboard: Included Food, Beer, and Wine at a Set Moment

Food is part of why this feels like good value. Lunch is included, served while you’re anchored under the cliffs. You’ll also get soft drinks and, at lunchtime, beer and wine are included.

In the reviews, you’ll see a pattern: people tend to mention that the lunch is plentiful and satisfying, and that drinks flow during the onboard time. Some guests also point out the on-board social atmosphere, with music and a lively crew keeping energy up while you wait for sightings or enjoy the stop at Los Gigantes.

A practical tip: eat when you’re served, but don’t force it. If the sea feels choppy, go lighter rather than stuffing up right away. One guest noted that choosing not to eat helped them avoid feeling worse, so your stomach and the ocean can absolutely team up against you.

Overall, lunch here is not just a token snack. It’s timed so you can refuel during the scenic, anchored part of the trip, then move straight to swimming.

Swimming Under the Cliffs: Clear Water Time You’ll Remember

After lunch, you get your swim stop. The water under Los Gigantes is described as clear and refreshing, and you’ll anchor in open water near the cliffs for the swimming portion.

This is one of those rare tour features that changes how you experience the place. Watching cliffs from a boat is nice. Swimming in that same area makes the cliffs feel real, like you’re living inside the setting for a while.

What to bring is straightforward and worth following:

• Swimwear
• Towel
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen

If you’re prone to motion sickness, this is also the moment to be realistic with your comfort. A couple of guests specifically warned that the boat sways and waves can be strong. If you know you’ll struggle, consider preparing accordingly before you board.

The On-Board Vibe: Crew Energy, Music, and a Friendly Multilingual Guide

This tour runs on more than sightseeing. It runs on the crew. In the feedback, people consistently praise the onboard team for being attentive and keeping the day fun. Names do show up too, including a standout mention of Andy for going out of his way to help guests with getting home safely.

You’ll also have a live tour guide speaking multiple languages: Spanish, English, French, German, and Italian. The guide presence matters because it helps you understand what you’re seeing while you’re out there. It also makes the stops less random, since you’re getting explanations in your language.

Music and atmosphere come up often in the reviews as well. That matters more than it sounds when you’re on a boat for hours. A good vibe reduces the feeling of waiting and turns the experience into a shared day, not just a solitary hunt for whales.

Price and Value: Is $63 a Good Deal?

At $63 per person, this tour prices in the mid-range for a Tenerife boat outing, and the value comes from what’s bundled.

You’re getting:

• A full 5-hour half-day experience
• Wildlife viewing time (including a 30-minute whale viewing stop)
• A cliff stop at Los Gigantes
• Lunch onboard
• Soft drinks
• Beer and wine included at lunchtime
• Taxes included

The only things clearly not included are photos/videos and additional alcoholic drinks beyond what’s listed as included. That mix is important. If you’re the type who normally buys lunch and a drink on tour days, the included meal and lunchtime drinks make this feel more “one price, no surprises.”

So who should care about value? People who want wildlife and scenery plus a swim, without piecing the day together on their own. If you’re just looking for a quick dolphin cruise with no food or no swim stop, you’d probably feel like you paid extra. But if your dream is whales, cliffs, and water time, the bundle is the point.

Who This Tour Fits Best (and Who Might Want Another Option)

This tour is a great match if you want an outdoors day with a mix of wildlife and scenic coastline. It’s also a solid choice for couples and small groups who like the idea of a lively boat day, with onboard guidance and time to relax between sightings.

It’s especially appealing if you’re staying in or near Adeje and want something that feels more “Tenerife coastal” than “Tenerife town.” Los Gigantes is the anchor, and the swim stop turns that into an experience, not just a photo opportunity.

Who should think twice? If you have a sensitive stomach or you know the water can make you miserable, this is the main risk. The boat can sway, and waves can be strong at times. The tour includes swimming and open-ocean cruising, which means you’ll feel the motion no matter where you sit.

If you’re comfortable on boats and you pack for the sun and sea, you’re set.

Should You Book This Adeje Whale Watching and Los Gigantes Swim Tour?

I’d book this if you want three things in one go: whales and dolphins, Los Gigantes cliffs, and an actual open-water swim with lunch included. The price makes sense for the bundle, and the onboard tone, including a friendly multilingual crew, seems built to keep you enjoying the day even when sightings take effort.

I would hesitate only if motion sickness is a known issue for you. The tour is outdoors and on open water, and at least some days involve swaying and bigger waves. If you can handle boats and you’re excited about swimming under towering cliffs, this is a strong choice.