A boat tour on La Palma
Whale watching on La Palma is a fascinating tour for all ages, offering you the opportunity to observe and admire 29 different species of whales off the island's coast. These giants of the Atlantic glide majestically alongside the boat, requiring only a powerful flipper stroke to keep up with the boat's speed.
The most common companions are baleen whales, pilot whales, and four different species of dolphins. You can spot dolphins on virtually every boat tour. Experienced captains direct their sightings to the island's hotspots. With speeds of up to 60 km/h, dolphins are one of the most athletic sea creatures off La Palma's coast. Dolphins often accompany the boats for several kilometers, bringing delighted smiles to the guests' faces.
The most important concern of the whale-watching tour, however, is the protection of the ocean and its inhabitants. This is regulated by the guidelines for sustainable whale watching. One of the basic requirements is to navigate the boat carefully and cautiously to disturb the animals as little as possible. The educational mission of whale-watching also plays an important role, as the tour should, among other things, be educational and raise awareness of marine conservation.
Experience whale watching on La Palma and board the Flipper. Due to its excellent water quality, La Palma is considered a true hotspot for these marine giants. With a 100% sighting guarantee, this experience will be unforgettable. If you don't see a dolphin or whale, you can take another trip on the Flipper free of charge.
Incredible facts:
- The sperm whale grows up to 15 meters long and weighs 50 tons, roughly the same as 20 cars or 12 elephants. The heart of a sperm whale alone can weigh up to 500 kg.
- Dolphins swim while they sleep because only one half of their brain is switched off, while the other half remains awake so they can resurface to breathe air.
- Whales can produce sounds of up to 230 decibels, which is almost twice as loud as a jet taking off
- The pachyderms do not hear with their ears, but with their lower jaw
- Whales can get sunburned
- Dolphins do not have a name, but their own whistle, so they can recognize each other