Spain · BOAT TOURS IN TENERIFE
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 boat tours in Tenerife justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Sail from Los Cristianos aboard Travelin Lady, a purpose-built eco-yacht with low emissions and a steady hull. Guides such as Ines explain whales, dolphins, and turtles in four languages. You’ll visit the Cave of Love and may swim or snorkel before returning to port.
“It was great! We saw a group of dolphins and pilot whales, amazing!”
Cruise from Costa Adeje into the Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary on a quiet, fuel-efficient catamaran. The English and Spanish crew, including captains Carlos and Miguel, look for pilot whales and dolphins, play underwater sounds, serve snacks and drinks, and stop for a swim. Choose three or five hours.
“Highly recommend this activity. The crew looked after us tremendously and even got to see whales! A lovely swim after before heading back. Thank you everyone.”
Join Flipper Uno at Los Gigantes Port for a two-hour cruise through the Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary. Look for pilot whales and dolphins, hear local facts from the crew, admire Masca and Los Gigantes cliffs, then swim in Juan López, Masca, or another sheltered bay.
“Absolutely brilliant and the stopped to have plenty of em time to see the whales hammer head shark great experience and finished off with a cold beer and a swim”
Sail from Puerto Colon with guides such as Lucy, Danny, and Tony to find resident pilot whales and dolphins near Tenerife’s southwest coast. Choose two hours for wildlife watching or three hours for a Playa Espagueti swim and snorkeling stop. Drinks, equipment, and a sighting guarantee are included.
“Both Dani and Toni (hopefully correct names) were helpful with taking photos and searching for the whales and helping the guests around the boat. They definitely make the trip 10x better. We saw both pilot whales and dolphins. It’s an amazing thing to see them in their natural habitat. Open sea is often choppy so be prepared with sea sick tablets and candles.”
Sail from Puerto Colón on a three-hour Monte Cristo Catamaran cruise. Your crew searches for pilot whales and dolphins, serves tapas, beer, soft drinks, and champagne, then stops for swimming and snorkeling. Pickup is available from hotels in southern Tenerife, with space for no more than 24 people.
“There was a small mix up with the pick up but it was promptly corrected. We had the rare opportunity to see hundreds of dolphins who were extremely active. Then we wandered a little further and got to see pilot whales. It was so amazing. The staff and the boat were all great. I would definitely repeat this trip.”
Sail from Puerto Colón with the Royal Delfin catamaran, watching for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other sea life. Anja and the multilingual crew explain Tenerife’s waters in English, Spanish, German, and French. The boat has 16 underwater windows, open decks, shaded seating, and a small bar.
“The guides were excellent, very up eat, knowledgeable and actual polyglots - they eere speaking many languages seemingly very fluently. The tour itself was very nice, as it provided both a view to the island and sea and also the sealife. Best part is the underwater viewing area, where we could see the whales.”
Sail from Los Gigantes with David, Jamie, Eileen, and a small group of up to 10. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds, then stop to swim and snorkel beneath the cliffs. Cava, wine, beer, fruit, sandwiches, and multilingual guiding are included.
“Really knowledgeable crew and guides who cared about the local wildlife and environment . Even stopped to pull an old net out of the water - saw pilot whales , turtle and a dolphin fish that jumped out of the water - sandwiches were lovely and drink provided . Was one of the nicest boats in the harbour - really nice experience would recommend”
Join the crew aboard Ragnarok at Los Cristianos Harbour for a two-hour search for pilot whales and dolphins between Tenerife and La Gomera. You get ocean views, a playful Viking theme, multilingual guiding in English and Spanish, toilets, water, and a bar for snacks and drinks.
“This was one of the best boat trips i’ve been on. The boat had a few issues at the start and was late setting off but the staff made up for this. Couldn’t have asked for a better group of guides they were very knowledgeable and great with the kids. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience. Lots of whales were seen also which topped off the trip as we know it can be hit and miss seeing these.”
Set out from Puerto Colon on the red Maxicat catamaran for a three-hour cruise along Tenerife’s south coast. The crew helps you spot pilot whales, dolphins, and seabirds, then serves Canarian-style rice and drinks before a swim stop at Diego Hernandez Bay.
“Wasn’t over crowded so made it an enjoyable trip. It’s not really three hours on the boat, it’s actually 2.5 hours. Saw some pilot whales which was great!”
Sail from Puerto Colón with a multilingual guide such as Johan or Anita, watching pilot whales and dolphins in Tenerife’s Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary. Choose a three-hour Diego Hernandez Bay trip or a 4.5-hour cruise to Masca and Los Gigantes, with lunch, drinks, a swim stop, and underwater viewing windows.
“It was wonderful, very kind&friendly people, it’s obvious they love their job! The lunch however can be better, only meet-rice-salad, no other option as fish of vegetarian.”
Sail from Puerto Colón with White Tenerife to search for whales and dolphins along Tenerife’s south coast. Captains Angel and Victor are known for attentive hosting, while the crew provides live commentary, sandwiches, unlimited drinks, and time to swim and snorkel. Bring your own mask and fins.
“Prise en charge et accet au bâteau facile. Excursion sur l'eau sympa. Un petit verre de pétillant pour terminé.”
Join the crew in Los Cristianos for a 1-hour-40-minute eco-yacht cruise along Tenerife’s Palm Mar coast. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, seabirds, and flying fish, pass the Cave of Love, then stop for a swim if sea conditions allow. Bring your own snorkel gear.
“Very good tour, saw dolphins and whales, very friendly staff, lovely tour and got to stop and swim in the very blue ocean”
Join Flipper Uno for a two-hour RIB trip from Los Gigantes. Spanish-speaking guides such as Luca and Alejandro search the Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary for pilot whales and dolphins, then stop at a clear-water bay for swimming before cruising beneath the Masca cliffs.
“Excellent trip - Captain was informative and, although he is Spanish, he did a great job of communicating clearly with everyone. We saw a pod of whales and had a fantastic sight seeing experience along the coastline. Small boat, with only 12 passengers- very comfortable and allowed for an up close experience with the whales. Highly recommend”
Join the Viking ship Ragnarok from Los Cristianos for a three-hour cruise toward the waters between Tenerife and La Gomera. Expect whale and dolphin watching, a swim stop, included drinks, onboard entertainment, and optional food. Guides speak English and Spanish, with Viking hosts such as Gunner and Mathias adding plenty of character.
“The price of 35€ p.p. is awesome. Free alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included. The guide could speak English fluently and made a lot of fun & jokes. We saw many dolphins and could later jump into the see to take a swim. A lot of opportunities to take pictures where given... Yes, you need to be a little bit childish to enjoy the tour. But we (32 & 33 year old) had lots of fun and recommend the tour.”
Spend three hours aboard Roulette, a 12-meter sailboat limited to 10 passengers. Cruise from Puerto Colón along Costa Adeje, watch for pilot whales and dolphins, stop to swim and snorkel, and enjoy sandwiches, cake, snacks, and drinks. Crews including Salvador, Rafa, Yani, Silvio, and Jenny have earned praise for their warm service and marine-life knowledge.
“Fantastic - the skipper was professional, welcoming and really knew his stuff! Saw pilot whales and flying fish. Generous food and drink supplied. Would definitely recommend!”
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