Royal Delfin Glass Bottom Whale Watching

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Aerial view of the Royal Delfin glass bottom boat cruising the Atlantic
The Boat

Sailing since 1985.

The Royal Delfin is the glass bottom classic of Tenerife.

The Royal Delfin sailing beside dolphins in Tenerife
The Dolphins

Above and below.

Watch from the deck, or from under the waterline.

Shaded indoor seating aboard the Royal Delfin
The Indoors

Shade and soft seats.

Indoor seating, free WiFi and guides in four languages.

Lunch with rice, meatballs and salad served on the Royal Delfin
The Lunch

Warm food at sea.

Rice, meatballs, salad and bread served on board.

Guests watching dolphins through the underwater viewing area
The Window

The underwater room.

Glass viewing windows below deck. Kids never leave.

The Royal Delfin during a swimming stop in Tenerife
The Swim

Calm bay, ladders down.

A swim stop on every trip, conditions permitting.

Royal Delfin
StandardYacht SeriesTenerife
Royal Delfin collectible card artwork

Glass Bottom Catamaran • Puerto Colón

Attributes
MachineGlass bottom cat
Since1985
ViewUnderwater room
AccessWheelchair friendly

“The window under the waterline.”

Club Canary CollectionTenerife Series

1 / 8

The Good Stuff

3 or 4.5 hoursUnderwater viewsLunch and drinksFree south pickupSwim stopFamily favoriteLicensed whalesWheelchair access

Book the Royal Delfin Boat Trip

Book with a deposit and pay the rest on the day. 3h trip: Wed & Sat 10:30. 4.5h trip: daily 14:00. Children 2 and under travel free.

Free round-trip pick-up in South Tenerife. Puerto de la Cruz pick-up available for an extra 3.50€, paid on arrival. Enter your hotel name and we’ll confirm your exact pick-up time after booking.

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Royal Delfin Tenerife, Quick Facts

From50€ per adult
ChildrenFrom 30€ (ages 3 to 11)
The BoatRoyal Delfin catamaran
FeatureUnderwater windows
3-Hour TripWed & Sat, 10:30
4.5-Hour TripDaily, 14:00
DepartsPuerto Colon, Gate 12
LanguagesES, EN, DE, FR

Royal Delfin Tenerife, Whale Watching With Underwater Windows

The Royal Delfin is one of the best-known catamarans in south Tenerife, running since 1985, and its signature feature is a set of underwater viewing windows. From Puerto Colon, you look for whales and dolphins, stop for a swim, and enjoy food and drinks on a large, stable, family-friendly boat. Choose a 3-hour trip or the 4.5-hour version, from 50€ per adult, and you book with a small deposit online.

Straight talk below: the underwater windows are a fun extra, especially for kids, but the real highlight is whales and dolphins from the outdoor decks. On busy days the downstairs window area can get crowded. This is a comfortable, classic family catamaran, not a small quiet luxury charter, and that is exactly why so many families love it.

💜 Why Book With Club Canary

You reserve with a small deposit online and pay the rest on the day, with fast confirmation and a Best Price Guarantee. It is a large, stable, comfortable boat that suits families and mixed groups all year round, and our local team is on WhatsApp every day, 08:00 to 22:00, to help with pickup and group bookings. Rated 4.8/5 from 1,360+ verified reviews.

3-hour trip from 50€ per adult and 30€ per child. 4.5-hour trip from 63€ per adult and 40€ per child. Group discounts apply from 4 adults, and a small deposit reserves your spot.

Good to know: the 3-hour trip runs only Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30 (to Diego Hernandez Bay), while the 4.5-hour trip runs every day at 14:00 (to Masca Bay and Los Gigantes, and it is the most-booked). The clearest wildlife views are from the outdoor decks, with the underwater windows as a fun extra. Bring swimwear, a towel and sunscreen. The boat is wheelchair accessible, just mention it when booking.
The Royal Delfin is a large, family-friendly whale watching catamaran from Puerto Colon in Tenerife, running since 1985, known for its underwater viewing windows. You look for whales and dolphins, stop for a swim, and get food and drinks on board. Choose a 3-hour trip (Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30) or the 4.5-hour trip (daily at 14:00), from 50€ per adult and 30€ per child, booked with a small deposit.

Royal Delfin Tenerife Boat Trip

The Royal Delfin is one of the most famous catamaran trips in south Tenerife. This large and comfortable boat leaves from Puerto Colon and is especially popular with families, mixed age groups, and people who want a well-organised whale and dolphin cruise in Tenerife. The big highlight is the boat's underwater viewing windows, which give the Royal Delfin a very different feel from many other whale watching boats. Want to see it first? Watch the Royal Delfin video.

When you book with Club Canary, you only pay a small deposit online, and the rest is paid on the day. This is one of the reasons many guests choose us for their Royal Delfin cruise, especially families and travellers who want flexible booking, fast confirmation and trusted local support.

🌊 What You Will Experience On The Royal Delfin

Step 1, Departure From Puerto Colon

Board the catamaran in Costa Adeje, find your favourite spot, and enjoy a short welcome. Sit in the sun on the upper deck or relax in the shaded indoor area.

Step 2, Whale And Dolphin Watching

The main goal is to look for whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Most sightings are enjoyed from the outside decks, where you get the open sea views.

Special Feature, Underwater Vision

Go downstairs and look through the underwater windows. On clear days you may get a fun extra view below the waterline, though it depends on sea conditions and where the animals are.

Step 3, Swim Stop, Food And Drinks

Both trips include a swim stop, plus food and drinks. The 3-hour trip stops in Diego Hernandez Bay, and the 4.5-hour trip goes further to Masca Bay and Los Gigantes.

Choose between 3 hours or 4.5 hours. A classic Tenerife whale watching boat trip with plenty of comfort and a family-friendly atmosphere.

The 3-Hour And 4.5-Hour Royal Delfin Trips

3-Hour Trip, Wednesday And Saturday Only

The 3-hour Royal Delfin excursion runs only on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:30. This is important to know before booking: if you see other dates and want this shorter option, please double-check, because the 3-hour trip does not run every day. It sails from Puerto Colon along the coast from Playa de las Americas toward Diego Hernandez Bay, with whale and dolphin watching, the underwater viewing area, a swim stop, and drinks with a courtesy lunch. For families with children, it is a nice half-day boat trip.

4.5-Hour Trip, The Most-Booked, Daily At 14:00

The 4.5-hour trip is the one most guests book and runs every day at 14:00. It gives you more time at sea, more time to relax, and a fuller experience, so if your schedule allows it, this longer trip is usually worth it. The catamaran sails from Costa Adeje along the south-west coast toward the famous cliffs of Los Gigantes, with time to search for whales and dolphins, use the underwater windows, and stop in Masca Bay for a swim and lunch.

Whales, Dolphins And The Underwater Windows

Many people search for Royal Delfin dolphin watching, Royal Delfin whale watching, or Royal Delfin glass bottom boat Tenerife. It helps to understand that the main goal of the tour is sustainable whale and dolphin watching on the open sea. The underwater windows are a special extra, but the clearest sightings usually happen from the upper viewing decks outside.

The downstairs underwater area is fun and different, especially for children, but expectations should stay realistic. On busy days or in summer, this area can become more crowded, and children may stand near the glass, which is normal on a large family-friendly boat. So the underwater vision is a nice touch, but the real highlight is still seeing whales and dolphins outside in the wild.

Why The Royal Delfin Is So Popular

The Royal Delfin has been running boat excursions since 1985 and is one of the best-known catamaran trips in the south of Tenerife. Many guests choose it because the boat is large, stable and comfortable, which makes it a safe option throughout the year. It is also a good choice if the weather is not perfect, as there is plenty of indoor seating compared with smaller boats. It is especially suited to families, first-time visitors and mixed groups who want a bigger boat with toilets, shade, indoor seating, food, drinks, multilingual guides and an organised setup.

If you are looking for a very small and quiet trip, a smaller catamaran or private charter may suit you better. But if you want a trusted Royal Delfin cruise with plenty included, stable comfort and strong value for money, this one works very well.

Royal Delfin Prices

You pay per person, and the pricing is simple. Here is how it works for each trip.

3-Hour Trip
  • Adults: 50€ each.
  • Children (ages 3 to 11): 30€ each.
4.5-Hour Trip
  • Adults: 63€ each.
  • Children (ages 3 to 11): 40€ each.
Adult Group Discounts (Both Trips)
  • 4 to 6 adults: save 10€. 7 to 9 adults: save 20€. 10 to 12 adults: save 30€.
  • 13 to 15 adults: save 40€. 16 to 18 adults: save 50€. 19 to 21 adults: save 60€. 22 or more: save 70€.

You reserve with a small deposit and pay the rest on the day (cash or card). The booking calendar shows your exact total and deposit for your group.

🎟️ A Collectible Card With Your Booking

Every Club Canary booking over 50€ comes with a free collectible souvenir card from The Club Canary Collection, the first collectible card set of the Canary Islands. We print your physical card at our Costa Adeje office, so you collect it there in person, we do not post it. You also get a digital version by email.

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Royal Delfin Questions (FAQ)

The questions people ask most before booking. Still unsure? Message our local team on WhatsApp, open daily 08:00 to 22:00.

What makes the Royal Delfin different from other whale watching boats?

Its signature feature is a set of underwater viewing windows below deck, alongside a large, stable, family-friendly catamaran that has been running since 1985. You get whale and dolphin watching, a swim stop, food and drinks, and the fun underwater area, all from Puerto Colon.

What is the difference between the 3-hour and 4.5-hour trips?

The 3-hour trip runs only Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30 and sails to Diego Hernandez Bay. The 4.5-hour trip runs every day at 14:00, goes further to Masca Bay and Los Gigantes, and is the one most guests book. Both include whale and dolphin watching, the underwater windows, a swim stop and lunch.

How much does the Royal Delfin cost?

The 3-hour trip is 50€ per adult and 30€ per child (ages 3 to 11). The 4.5-hour trip is 63€ per adult and 40€ per child. Group discounts apply from 4 adults, growing up to 70€ off for larger groups. You book with a small deposit and pay the rest on the day.

Where does it depart from, and is there hotel pickup?

It departs from Puerto Colon, Gate 12, in Costa Adeje. Round-trip hotel pickup is available from the main south Tenerife areas (Costa Adeje, Playa de las Americas, Los Cristianos, and more on certain days) and must be arranged in advance. Your exact pickup point and time are confirmed after booking.

Will we definitely see whales and dolphins?

Whale and dolphin watching is the main goal, and these waters have resident pilot whales, but this is wild nature so sightings can never be guaranteed. The clearest views are usually from the open outdoor decks rather than the underwater windows.

Are the underwater windows worth it?

They are a fun extra, especially for children, but expectations should stay realistic. On busy days or in summer the downstairs area can get crowded, and the clearest wildlife sightings usually happen from the outside decks. Think of the windows as a nice bonus, not the main event.

Is the Royal Delfin good for families and wheelchair users?

Yes. It is a large, stable catamaran with toilets, indoor seating, shade and open decks, which makes it comfortable for families and mixed groups all year. It is wheelchair accessible, so please mention it when booking so the crew can assist.

What is included, and what should I bring?

Both trips include whale and dolphin watching, the underwater windows, a swim stop, and food and drinks on board. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and sunglasses. If you are sensitive to seasickness, eat something light before the trip.

Important Information

A relaxed whale watching boat trip in Tenerife with comfortable seating, underwater views and friendly guides. Perfect for families and anyone looking for an easy, well-organised day at sea.

Schedule And Meeting Point
  • 3-hour trip: only Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30.
  • 4.5-hour trip: every day at 14:00, the most-booked.
  • Departure from Puerto Colon, Costa Adeje, Gate 12. Full directions and the meeting map are on your Club Canary ticket.
  • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure.
  • Easy parking at the harbour, around 1.20€ per hour.
Transport And Pickup
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off is available from the main tourist areas in south Tenerife, round-trip, and must be arranged in advance when booking.
  • After booking, you receive your exact pickup point and time by email or message. Please be ready at least 5 minutes early.
  • Standard pickup areas: Costa Adeje, Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos.
  • Daily pickup times: Los Cristianos 12:50 or 13:15, Playa de las Americas 13:00, Costa Adeje and La Caleta 13:30.
  • Extended pickup on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: Los Gigantes 12:00, Playa de la Arena 12:30, Callao Salvaje 13:00, Playa Paraiso 13:20, El Medano 12:00, Golf del Sur 12:15, Costa del Silencio and Ten-Bel 12:30.
  • For the 3-hour trip, always check your confirmed pickup details, as it only runs Wednesday and Saturday.
Group Size

The Royal Delfin is a larger catamaran, popular with families and mixed groups, with plenty of space, seating and both sun and shade areas.

Company And Large Group Requests

Planning a group trip or company outing? We can organise private boat sections, transport and full-day programs tailored to your group. Contact events@clubcanary.com.

Languages

The tour is available in Spanish, English, German and French, and guides adapt depending on the group.

Ticket And Onboard Info
  • Show your Club Canary ticket on your phone or printed.
  • The boat has toilets, indoor seating and outdoor decks.
  • Wheelchair accessible, please mention it when booking.
  • Non-smoking areas onboard.
Good To Know
  • Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and sunglasses.
  • Eat light before the trip if you are sensitive to seasickness.
  • The sea can be busy in high season, so early booking is recommended.
Deposit And Payment

Book with a small deposit and pay the rest on the day, cash or card. Deposits are non-refundable in case of no-show or late cancellation.

Policy

Deposit And Payment

  • Book with a small deposit via Club Canary to secure your spot.
  • The remaining balance is paid on the day of the trip, cash or card.
  • The deposit guarantees your reservation but does not cover late cancellations or no-shows.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation or changes up to 24 hours before departure.
  • Groups of 8 or more: free cancellation up to 48 hours before.
  • After this period, the deposit is non-refundable.
  • Cancel less than 6 hours before: a fee of 20€ per adult and 10€ per child applies.
  • Cancel less than 2 hours before, or no-show: the deposit is lost, plus 30€ per adult and 15€ per child.
  • No refund for no-shows or late arrivals.

Responsibility And Conduct

  • Club Canary works with trusted local operators who manage the tour and safety on board.
  • Please follow all instructions from the crew during the excursion.
  • Complaints must be raised on the day with the Royal Delfin staff so they can assist immediately.

External Factors

  • This activity depends on sea and weather conditions.
  • If cancelled due to bad weather, you can choose a new date or receive a full refund.
  • No refunds are given for seasickness or personal discomfort during the trip.

Assistance

By booking with Club Canary, you confirm that you have read and accepted this policy. These rules keep things fair for everyone, as last-minute cancellations and no-shows affect planning, staff and other guests. Thanks for helping us keep everything running smoothly.

Questions about trip days, pickup or a group booking? Chat with our local team on WhatsApp, open daily 08:00 to 22:00.

Club Canary's Honest Take

Real talk from your local team in the Canary Islands

The Royal Delfin is a great fit for families, mixed age groups and travellers who want a comfortable, organised whale and dolphin trip without stress. It is one of the classic names in south Tenerife, and the underwater windows make it extra fun, especially for children. Just keep expectations realistic: the clearest wildlife views are usually from the outdoor decks, and the underwater area can be busier in peak periods.

Booking with Club Canary makes it easy. You get our Best Price Guarantee, a small deposit instead of paying everything upfront, fast confirmation, and support from a local team that knows this trip well. We can also help you choose between the 3-hour trip and the most-booked 4.5-hour cruise.

A safe, classic, family-friendly Tenerife boat trip with whales, dolphins, food, drinks and a little underwater extra, that is an easy yes.

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