Whale and Dolphin Watching in Santander

Stands out for

  • • Three and a half hours sailing the Cantabrian Sea from the centre of Santander
  • • Looking for wild dolphins with no fixed route: the boat goes where the chances are best
  • • A stop for a swim in open water during the crossing
  • • Suitable from the age of two and built for going as a family
  • • Boarding at the pilots' ramp, next to the CEAR sailing centre
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Description

The trip Three and a half hours aboard a motorboat from Santander looking for dolphins in the Cantabrian Sea. There is no fixed route: the crew heads for wherever the chances are best that day, explaining whatever turns up along the way.

Before you book Sightings are not guaranteed: dolphins are wild animals and their presence does not depend on the boat. The trip needs a minimum group of eight people, and if it is not reached the payment is refunded. Departure time is confirmed when booking.

On board Motorboat with crew, an experience guide and insurance. There is a stop for a swim in open water, so bring swimwear and a towel, plus a jumper or windbreaker. There is no toilet on board.

Meeting point The pilots' ramp in Santander, next to the CEAR sailing centre (C. Gamazo 2A). Be there five to ten minutes early: the time given is when the boat casts off.

Key Info

Difficulty

Easy

Best season

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Recommended Age Range

Ages 2+

Kid-friendly

Practical Guide

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Location

How to get there

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SantanderMunicipioCantabriaProvincia
Expert Recommendations

Bring swimwear and a towel: there is a stop for a swim. Add a jumper or windbreaker even on a sunny day, because the north-easterly wind is cool, plus sun cream. Be at the meeting point five to ten minutes before the time given, which is when the boat casts off. If you are prone to seasickness, take a travel sickness tablet with caffeine an hour beforehand. There is no toilet on board.

About the Area

The Bay of Santander is one of the largest bays in northern Spain and the natural starting point for sailing the eastern Cantabrian coast. From the water you see the Magdalena peninsula, Mouro island and the city skyline, and the coast then opens towards the cliffs around Costa Quebrada. Boarding is in the city itself, within walking distance of the centre.

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Dolphin watching, 3 hr 30 min

Motorboat trip on the Cantabrian Sea looking for dolphins with a swimming stop

5.0
Duration 3 h 30 min
Min. 8
Max. 12
Age 2+
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Duration: About three and a half hours
Description

Three-and-a-half-hour crossing aboard a motorboat from Santander. The crew heads for the areas with the best chance of finding dolphins that day and explains whatever turns up. It includes a stop for a swim in open water. The trip is confirmed with a minimum group of eight people and the departure time is agreed when booking.

Included Services
  • Motorboat
  • Experience guide
  • Insurance
Group size: 8–12
Age: 2+
Languages:
🇪🇸 Español 🇬🇧 English
Cancellation

If the minimum group of eight is not reached and the trip does not run, the payment is refunded. The trip goes ahead in the rain with no refund; the payment is only returned if a storm makes it impossible to go out to sea.

Meeting point: The pilots' ramp in Santander / next to the CEAR sailing centre. Arrive five to ten minutes before departure time.
From €65

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Frequently Asked Questions

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No. Dolphins are wild animals and their presence does not depend on the boat. The crew heads for the areas with the best chances that day, but a sighting cannot be promised.
The trip needs at least eight people. If the group is not completed and the outing does not run, the payment is refunded.
The boat sails in the rain and there is no refund. The payment is only returned if a storm makes it impossible to go out to sea.
Yes, from the age of two. Bear in mind that there is no toilet on board.
In good conditions it is unusual. If you are prone to seasickness, take a travel sickness tablet with caffeine an hour before boarding.