About this tour
When Alex from our team booked this cruise from Puerto del Carmen, we were after dolphins and a bit of island exploring. The Biosfera Jet motors out along the marine route for roughly 90 minutes — dolphins aren't guaranteed, but the company has solid spotting odds — before dropping anchor at Lobos Island. You get a natural park to wander, a sheltered beach, a tiny fishing village, and a visitor centre, plus a picnic lunch thrown in. It's a half-day loop back to the marina by early afternoon, and it works well for anyone after something low-key but active enough.
Highlights
- Spotting common and spotted dolphins en route — wild sightings, not captive
- Lobos Island's La Concha beach — genuinely quiet and unspoilt
- Natural spa pools on the island; the water's cold but the scenery's worth it
- Picnic lunch included: decent spread (sandwich, gazpacho, beer, juice)
- Air-conditioned coach both ways; no stress getting to the marina
- Small fishing village atmosphere — feels genuinely local, not theme-parked
- Four pick-up points across the south; Playa Blanca to Puerto Calero covered
What to expect
You'll be collected from your hotel mid-morning and driven to Puerto del Carmen marina. The bus is cool and relaxed — mostly families and couples, a few solo travellers. Once aboard the Biosfera Jet, the ride out is smooth; crew point out spots where dolphins have been sighted. The crossing takes 90 minutes; we saw a couple of pods, though Alex notes it's not a guaranteed show — some days the mammals don't cooperate.
At Lobos, you're loose for about three hours. Most of our team hit the beach at La Concha — it's genuinely pretty and uncrowded. Others explored the natural park trails, popped into the visitor centre, or tested the wild pools near the fishing village. The picnic is simple but wholesome: a proper sandwich (not a sad triangle), gazpacho in a carton, yoghurt, and your pick of beer or juice. By 14:00 you're back on the boat heading home.
What travellers say
- Dolphins in the wild, no theme-park guilt or false guarantees
- Lobos Island genuinely quiet; protected status keeps it unpretentious
- Picnic included and actually filling — not a token snack
- Multiple pick-up zones cover most South Lanzarote tourist areas
- Loose schedule on the island — hike, swim, or just laze
- Dolphin sightings not guaranteed despite decent company odds
- Five-and-a-half-hour commitment with a bouncy sea crossing
- Atlantic water is cold; natural pools shock the system
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Dolphins are a real possibility without the guilt of captive parks. Lobos is a protected natural park, so it's genuinely wild — no jet skis, no parasails, just quiet. The picnic beats most cruise snacks. Pick-up covers the main tourist zones, and the whole day is low-impact; even older folks or those not keen on hiking can enjoy the beach and village.
Dolphin sightings genuinely aren't guaranteed — Alex saw them, but wind and season matter. The natural pools are Atlantic-cold; the beach is windy sometimes. It's five and a half hours door-to-door, so check your energy levels. The Biosfera Jet can get a bit bouncy in rougher seas. Gazpacho and beer in the heat means you'll want extra water; bring your own. Group size isn't specified, but it's a medium catamaran, so expect 40–60 people on busier days. Bring towel, swimmers, sunscreen, and solid shoes for rocky island walks.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.