Photo: Carine Zimmermann (Dominio público) · Wikimedia Commons
Whale and dolphin watching in the Strait with FIRMM
From Estepona centre70 min
DurationHalf day (2 h boat trip + drive)
DifficultyEasy
PriceFrom €45 adults and €30 children (price on Yumping)
Best timeApr–Oct; the 2026 season ends on 7 November
KidsSí
AddressCalle Alcalde Juan Núñez 10, L-1, Tarifa
Opening hoursDaily departures weather permitting; e.g. in October 2026 at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 (firmm.org).
About
- Foundation dedicated to marine conservation with 2-hour trips into the Strait of Gibraltar
- Species: common, striped and bottlenose dolphins, pilot whale, orca, sperm whale and fin whale
- They advertise a 99% sighting success rate
Good to know
- Departures depend on the wind: leave some margin or have a backup day
- Combine it with Tarifa and Baelo Claudia on the same day
- Bring a jacket: the Strait is windy even in summer
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