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Fancy II Whale Watching
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floundermurray
Frome, UK51 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
First time in La Palma and loved it. Decided to take the 4 hour trip as we enjoy being at sea and any animals would be a bonus. We were aboard the larger boat ( Fantasy I think)... Crew were fantastic and went above and beyond on hospitality and making you feel welcome.
The swell on the sea was about 8ft but not choppy. Within an hour we had seen out first lot of Dolphins... then over the next 3 hours we saw 3 pods of Pilot Whales, 4 sea turtles and many more dolphins ( 2 different types). It was good to see the crew as excited as we were!!
I cannot recommend this company enough... an incredible experience
The swell on the sea was about 8ft but not choppy. Within an hour we had seen out first lot of Dolphins... then over the next 3 hours we saw 3 pods of Pilot Whales, 4 sea turtles and many more dolphins ( 2 different types). It was good to see the crew as excited as we were!!
I cannot recommend this company enough... an incredible experience
Written January 19, 2020
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We are delighted with your opinion and that makes us always be attentive to passengers as wonderful as you, it is best to be with people who want to have fun
Written January 20, 2020
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Excursion68237960901
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Dec 2023 • Couples
Had an amazing time! Went on the Fantasy Submarine Vision Tour at 1100 on 19th December. Our crew were Maurizio and David, couldn't hqve been any more freindly and helpful.
Saw some beautiful shore side villages and harbours, entered the beautiful cave, all narated informatively and clearly by Maurizio.
The boat was amazing with a huge underwater viewing window pod, just fantsatic.
The highlight for us, wqs when David, who was driving, found a pod of pilot whales and a school of dolphins! We spent at least 30 minutes watching them play!!
Also have to mention, that the guys also found debris in the ocean that could have been harmful to marine life and made sure they collected it and brought it back to shore for safe disposal.
Absolute must if you are visiting La Palma!
Saw some beautiful shore side villages and harbours, entered the beautiful cave, all narated informatively and clearly by Maurizio.
The boat was amazing with a huge underwater viewing window pod, just fantsatic.
The highlight for us, wqs when David, who was driving, found a pod of pilot whales and a school of dolphins! We spent at least 30 minutes watching them play!!
Also have to mention, that the guys also found debris in the ocean that could have been harmful to marine life and made sure they collected it and brought it back to shore for safe disposal.
Absolute must if you are visiting La Palma!
Written December 20, 2023
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Richard H
Rauma, Finland61 contributions
Nov 2017
Our trip on Fancy II was in a word Perfect! We took the afternoon trip (started approx. 2:25 because we had to wait for the morning boat to return. The sun was shining, the sea was calm and we saw some Sperm Whales and Bottle nose dolphins. We were able to enter a cave along the way, which isn’t always possible due to waves. The crew was interactive and very pleasant. We sat on the top deck. There the captain spoke mostly in Spanish and (if we knew the language we may have learned a bit more). Some english speaking crew members made a point to come by and explain things in english when we stoped or had sightings. For the most part things were pretty self explanatory. There was a short stop for a swim and the November waters were a very pleasant temperature. They provide drinks and cake and sandwiches, beer can be purchased for €1. All of this for a cost of €35.
Our trip was the North route and the scenery was spectacular.
I don’t know if all trips are as successful as ours was but I would say again ours was perfect.
We stayed in Santa Cruz on the opposite side of the island. When we left it was cloudy and not particularly warm. Once we passed the top of the mountain and started our decent to the west coast it was all sunshine. So don’t think the weather is the same on both sides.
We took the public bus from our Hotel (La Parador). I think €4.30 euro (bus 300) to Los Llanos. Then took bus 207 or 100 to Puerto De Tazacorte. €2.74 Euro. (these prices are for two people and are applicable each way). A good tip I received from another trip advisor is to down load the app “Moovit” I found it great for bus times and routes. I also liked the notice it gives you when you are getting near your stop on the bus. The bus ride takes about 1.5 hrs but it is scenic and comfortable if you get a seat. Taxi is approx. €45 and will take approx. .5 hours.
Our trip was the North route and the scenery was spectacular.
I don’t know if all trips are as successful as ours was but I would say again ours was perfect.
We stayed in Santa Cruz on the opposite side of the island. When we left it was cloudy and not particularly warm. Once we passed the top of the mountain and started our decent to the west coast it was all sunshine. So don’t think the weather is the same on both sides.
We took the public bus from our Hotel (La Parador). I think €4.30 euro (bus 300) to Los Llanos. Then took bus 207 or 100 to Puerto De Tazacorte. €2.74 Euro. (these prices are for two people and are applicable each way). A good tip I received from another trip advisor is to down load the app “Moovit” I found it great for bus times and routes. I also liked the notice it gives you when you are getting near your stop on the bus. The bus ride takes about 1.5 hrs but it is scenic and comfortable if you get a seat. Taxi is approx. €45 and will take approx. .5 hours.
Written November 21, 2017
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Cris G.
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Oct 2022 • Couples
We have been on many Whale Watching tours in the last years and havr never experienced such an unmotivated,inattentive and indifferent crew. No information whatsoever,neither beforehand nor during the trip, not on the places visited,not on the animals,not on the island. Only a few selected passengers got to actually talk to the guys,most of the times the crew was busy checking their cellphones. Even if there had been any information,most of us couldnt have understood it because there is no loudspeaker on the boat.
If you expect a intimate, personal experience,you are also on the wrong boat,because it can take up to 60 people. The random music played is out of place and adds to the impression of mass „processing“.
There is absolutely no problem with not seeing any cetaceans, it‘s nature,but a goodbye and a thank you can be expected nevertheless. It‘s just no way of dealing with customers.
Sorry,but for this price one can and should expect much more!
The two stars are for the free soft drinks and the beautiful scenery.
we for sure won‘t book with this company again. Real shame.
picture: the crew „attending“ to their customers…
If you expect a intimate, personal experience,you are also on the wrong boat,because it can take up to 60 people. The random music played is out of place and adds to the impression of mass „processing“.
There is absolutely no problem with not seeing any cetaceans, it‘s nature,but a goodbye and a thank you can be expected nevertheless. It‘s just no way of dealing with customers.
Sorry,but for this price one can and should expect much more!
The two stars are for the free soft drinks and the beautiful scenery.
we for sure won‘t book with this company again. Real shame.
picture: the crew „attending“ to their customers…
Written October 31, 2022
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LiSte2013
Bury, UK8 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
We booked this trip whilst in England as we were keen to see dolphins in their natural habitat and didn't want to find it fully booked up when we arrived on holiday.
The boat was well maintained with a very friendly, experienced and informative crew. Watching the captain pilot the boat was fabulous.
We sat on the top deck under the sun canopy but wandered around the different levels as we needed to. The boat was full but there was still plenty of room and seats for all.
The food served on board was simple, fresh and very tasty and always served with a smile.
After an hour or so, we were resigned to the fact that we may not see anything at all but were comfortable with this as the trip was so enjoyable - just to sit and take in the tranquility and vastness of the ocean and the stunning scenery of the island was more than enough for us. Then a pod of dolphins, including a momma and baby dolphin came into view. They all danced around the boat and were so so beautiful. We took pictures with our point and press camera, but the pictures taken with the mind are far better than any electronic image we captured.
We carried on our journey and the some further excitement, especially amongst the crew, as we spotted a hammerhead shark - again so beautiful to see.
Further along we had some flying fish and then headed into the caves where the captain impressively reversed into the rockface with incredible precision.
We headed back towards the harbour, docked in some tranquil water before embarking on the banana boat and into the sea for a swim.
A fabulous experience - and yes you are at the mercy of Mother Nature who determines what you see, but most definitely worth taking the trip.
The boat was well maintained with a very friendly, experienced and informative crew. Watching the captain pilot the boat was fabulous.
We sat on the top deck under the sun canopy but wandered around the different levels as we needed to. The boat was full but there was still plenty of room and seats for all.
The food served on board was simple, fresh and very tasty and always served with a smile.
After an hour or so, we were resigned to the fact that we may not see anything at all but were comfortable with this as the trip was so enjoyable - just to sit and take in the tranquility and vastness of the ocean and the stunning scenery of the island was more than enough for us. Then a pod of dolphins, including a momma and baby dolphin came into view. They all danced around the boat and were so so beautiful. We took pictures with our point and press camera, but the pictures taken with the mind are far better than any electronic image we captured.
We carried on our journey and the some further excitement, especially amongst the crew, as we spotted a hammerhead shark - again so beautiful to see.
Further along we had some flying fish and then headed into the caves where the captain impressively reversed into the rockface with incredible precision.
We headed back towards the harbour, docked in some tranquil water before embarking on the banana boat and into the sea for a swim.
A fabulous experience - and yes you are at the mercy of Mother Nature who determines what you see, but most definitely worth taking the trip.
Written July 31, 2016
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Adam
Shepshed, UK37 contributions
We did this in November 2019. A great tour along the coastline and caves before turning out towards the Atlantic Ocean. The crew spoke multiple languages and gave us information about the various sights along the way.
They tow a Banana boat along and at a point in the tour they ask if anyone would like to ride on it, or get in the water for a swim.
Like any wild animal tour it’s down to the animals to appear. After a couple of hours it was starting to look like we might not get to see anything. The Crew worked constantly, looking out through their binoculars. Just as the sun was starting to set they spotted a Pod of Dolphins and sailed us straight to them.
The whole time the Crew were offering us food and drinks. Sandwiches, Cookies and Fruit. There was a fruit bowl downstairs to help yourself. As the Sun dropped the Crew also handed us some blankets to keeps us warm until we arrived back to the port.
We really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it. We were lucky in that there were only around 15 people on the boat, it was the second tour of the day (15:30)
They tow a Banana boat along and at a point in the tour they ask if anyone would like to ride on it, or get in the water for a swim.
Like any wild animal tour it’s down to the animals to appear. After a couple of hours it was starting to look like we might not get to see anything. The Crew worked constantly, looking out through their binoculars. Just as the sun was starting to set they spotted a Pod of Dolphins and sailed us straight to them.
The whole time the Crew were offering us food and drinks. Sandwiches, Cookies and Fruit. There was a fruit bowl downstairs to help yourself. As the Sun dropped the Crew also handed us some blankets to keeps us warm until we arrived back to the port.
We really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it. We were lucky in that there were only around 15 people on the boat, it was the second tour of the day (15:30)
Written November 28, 2019
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Jaca100
Port Isaac, UK101 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
It is probably a little unfair to review something like this trip out on the Fancy II as it will depend on lots of things that the owners cannot control such as sea creatures and weather! However, here is my review -
The day we went out there were about 10 of us and this was about the perfect number for the boat! I seem to recall it takes 50 and I would not want to be on it with that many other people!
The boat appears well kept and the staff in general were pleasant and smiley (always helps to have smiley people around.) Drinks and snacks are provided but these extend to tiny little cups of drink and dry biscuits, bland triangles of sandwich and of course fruit. Nothing to write home about.
We saw lots and lots and lots of dolphins and this was wonderful. Just the right way to see dolphins in the wild doing what they should be doing. There is just something about them that makes you smile.
Of course we didn't see any whales!
The boat took us to a cave where it reversed in - as caves go this was probably the most boring cave I have been to (and I seem to have been to a lot.) There was a questionable face shape on the rocks and that was about it. We also went by some huts built into a cave where a rather brave/foolish girl was sitting reading a book - there was supposed to be something notable about these huts but I am afraid it slipped by me without note!
It was interesting (a bit) to see the island from the sea but really other than the dolphins as trips go this had the potential to be really boring!
its a boat trip and if that rocks your boat then great - if not well ...
Oh the captain did lack humour or at least an understanding of english humour... after we moved on from the dolphins I smiled and made a joke about now we've done the dolphins can we see a whale - to which he grouchily told me "this is the sea not an aquarium" ..... Had I thought that he was capable of being on the receiving end of any of my own sarcasm I would have had a go at him but just chewed my lip off instead.
The day we went out there were about 10 of us and this was about the perfect number for the boat! I seem to recall it takes 50 and I would not want to be on it with that many other people!
The boat appears well kept and the staff in general were pleasant and smiley (always helps to have smiley people around.) Drinks and snacks are provided but these extend to tiny little cups of drink and dry biscuits, bland triangles of sandwich and of course fruit. Nothing to write home about.
We saw lots and lots and lots of dolphins and this was wonderful. Just the right way to see dolphins in the wild doing what they should be doing. There is just something about them that makes you smile.
Of course we didn't see any whales!
The boat took us to a cave where it reversed in - as caves go this was probably the most boring cave I have been to (and I seem to have been to a lot.) There was a questionable face shape on the rocks and that was about it. We also went by some huts built into a cave where a rather brave/foolish girl was sitting reading a book - there was supposed to be something notable about these huts but I am afraid it slipped by me without note!
It was interesting (a bit) to see the island from the sea but really other than the dolphins as trips go this had the potential to be really boring!
its a boat trip and if that rocks your boat then great - if not well ...
Oh the captain did lack humour or at least an understanding of english humour... after we moved on from the dolphins I smiled and made a joke about now we've done the dolphins can we see a whale - to which he grouchily told me "this is the sea not an aquarium" ..... Had I thought that he was capable of being on the receiving end of any of my own sarcasm I would have had a go at him but just chewed my lip off instead.
Written January 17, 2016
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Gazza87
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain348 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
Well we were so very very surprised at what a wonderful 3 hour cruise we took with the Fancy.
We saw so many Dolphins in their natural habitat...the ocean.They were jumping into the air,turning and generally putting on a show for us all on this very comfortable boat.
Staff are all very welcoming and so willing to give information and offer us drinks,snacks including sandwiches cakes etc.Highly recommend this trip.
Views of the LA Palma cliffs,mountains,caves in the bays all are well worth seeing.
A highly enjoyable experience.
Go see for yourselves....
We saw so many Dolphins in their natural habitat...the ocean.They were jumping into the air,turning and generally putting on a show for us all on this very comfortable boat.
Staff are all very welcoming and so willing to give information and offer us drinks,snacks including sandwiches cakes etc.Highly recommend this trip.
Views of the LA Palma cliffs,mountains,caves in the bays all are well worth seeing.
A highly enjoyable experience.
Go see for yourselves....
Written November 9, 2014
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May is a little too late to answer you but only want to give you thanks for your opinion and hope to see you soon this time perhaps at the whale watching safari !! Thanks a lot again in my own name and the Fancy II team !! Best !!
Written March 8, 2015
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Niels V
Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands40 contributions
We started the boat trip on the catamaran with about 30 people which is a really good crowd for its size.
We have seen dozens of dolphins in 2 species and 1 turtle so it was a good day for us. Also quite sunny and the sea was not very rough, still the boat moves a lot on the waves and a lot of people got seasick. This was attended (as far as we could see) quite well by the crew. The lunch consisted out of some toast with butter, soup and a small chocolate desert,together with the drinks nothing to complain. The crew did its best to explain some thing and making sure you had a good time.
Overall: well worth the money! Would recommend to all.
We have seen dozens of dolphins in 2 species and 1 turtle so it was a good day for us. Also quite sunny and the sea was not very rough, still the boat moves a lot on the waves and a lot of people got seasick. This was attended (as far as we could see) quite well by the crew. The lunch consisted out of some toast with butter, soup and a small chocolate desert,together with the drinks nothing to complain. The crew did its best to explain some thing and making sure you had a good time.
Overall: well worth the money! Would recommend to all.
Written July 10, 2019
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Deano_1007
Bradford, UK106 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
Recently went on a Monday , the sea was quite choppy on board you didn't actually feel it, if you sat at the front on the boat there was a 99% you would get wet.. tour was on the catamaran for 3.5 hours, it followed the coast line up north to some caves which were formed from the volcanic activity ( the boat does go in one but due to the swell wasn't able to stop in for long) and beach huts. There was an opportunity to go swimming and gave a go on the banana boat (kids could have a slower ride too). We then went out to sea managed to see a school of shy dolphins ( cannot remember the type) and then the bottlenosed ones which followed the boat which was really good. In the hull there are submersible view points to see them under the sea. Unfortunately didn't see any whales but that is all down to luck, the smaller boat in the afternoon got to see them on the horizon only. Food and certain drinks included in the price.well worth it and great for the kids.
Written June 17, 2017
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Dobrý deň, koľko stojí výlet za veľrybami na ostrove La Palma pre dvoch dospelých? ďakujem
Written January 5, 2020
Dobrý deň, medzi 35 a 45 €
Šťastný nový rok
Written January 5, 2020
Hi, we are in La Palma coming in a on cruise ship on 28th september, do you do pick up form the cruise ship terminal, or if not how far away is it?
Written August 28, 2019
Now sure where you will be arriving, but it is probably the capital S.Cruz if it is a big ship. They usually have a transfer from a touristic town Los Cancajos close to the capital. The tours are from Tazacorte.
Written August 28, 2019
Hi, we are traveling with a baby (1year). Do you provide life vests for babies and small children, or would you recommend not to do the tour with children below a certain age?
Written October 14, 2017
Hi, no problem cause we provide lifevest for children.
Written October 22, 2017
Hello, you have the northern route and the safari route. What is the different between the routes? And will you see dolphins, whales and turtles at both routes?
Written July 5, 2017
Hi, if you wanna guaranteed whalewhatching the most your route is the safari, 4 hours only whatching animals, lunch and drinks included, the northen route are 2 and a half hours for viviting the caves in the north and whale watching, so 4 hours give us more chance for the animals! Cheers.
Written July 6, 2017
Hello, we're visiting La Palma in September. Our Hotel is near by Las Indias, in southwest. Is there a chance to be on your tour anyway? We do not exactly know how far away our hotel is.
Written April 17, 2017
Dear Anna F.
This is not a problem. When you are calling the company for a reservation, you are able to ask for a transportation. They will announce you the cost per person and you have to pay at the counter in Tazacorte. The phone number you can get through the leaflets in your hotel or via internet.
Written April 17, 2017
Me and 2kids 6,9 are going to LP next week. Which Tour would you recommend for us? Is it necessary to prebook or do we just show up at the boat?
Written January 3, 2017
Hi, yes I recommend you to prebook and of course the trip for your kids, is the 4 hours with lunch and drinks included, cause 4 hours give us more chance to whale whatching! Thanks!
Written January 3, 2017
Hello do you run tours in January? and do we book the snorkling/swimming first or just expect it on the safari tour? will I need a swimsuit? Sorry for all the questions. thank you !
Written November 27, 2016
Yes, you can book on January, try to ask to us first the weather conditions the days you will be here, to recommend you the best day, and if you wanna snorkeling bring your on stuffs and swimsuit of course, best !
Written November 27, 2016
Hello!!! Yes, normally yes but about 20 minutes, in any case for the snorkel is better the fantasy because de fancy the stop is for de banana Sky bus and in the fantasy is for snorkel,
Best rgds
Jose ramon
Written September 21, 2016
Hi thanks for your review - we are off to La princess in December in Fuencaliente ( southern west coat ) can I ask how did you book this trip direct or through travel agent ahead or on site.. How much should I expect to pay for the hydro you recommended - did you travel to get there or anyone else seeing this able to advise travel times etc
thanks in advance everyone
Written August 23, 2016
We booked this through first choice before we travelled - mainly because we travelled in the summer and were worried that it might be fully booked. There are two offers on-line one with coach transfer and one without. I think we paid about £40 each with transfer ..... There was no difference between on line prices and booking with the rep.
The trip over takes an hour, but the views are spectacular.
Enjoy
Written September 1, 2016
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