Whale watching tours — which company is best?

Frank's Boat Trips from Los Gigantes is consistently well reviewed and they prioritise the welfare of the animals. Small boats of 12–20 passengers mean a more personal experience. Book well ahead in summer.

Sightings are reliable year-round in Tenerife because there is a resident population of pilot whales in the channel between Tenerife and La Gomera. Unlike many places where you chase seasonal migrations, here you will almost certainly see something.

Katrin Yachts and Freebird Cruises both have good reputations. Avoid the very cheap deals offered by touts on the seafront — these often pack 100+ people onto large catamarans where animal welfare is not the priority.