Top 10 Snorkeling Trips in Gran Canaria

1.Puerto de Mogan: Boat and Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 855 reviews · 3 hours · from $69Our pick

Join Ruben and Marta aboard the Yellow Boat Mogan for a three-hour coastal cruise from Puerto de Mogan to Tasarte and El Perchel. Expect cliff views, about 90 minutes of snorkeling, fish-spotting help, paddle boards, photos, drinks, and a vegetarian Spanish lunch.

“Excellent trip. Marta and Ruben ran the trip very well. Informative, friendly. Plenty of time for snorkelling - lots of fish Not too many other passengers so lots of space on the boat. Good local lunch and plenty of drinks available. Responsive and helpful to questions sent before and after trip. Nice touch of sending video:photos of the trip for free.”

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2.3h Boat Trip + Snorkeling in Puerto de Mogan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 785 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Join Marta and Ruben for a relaxed three-hour cruise from Puerto de Mogán along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast. You’ll see cliffs, swim to El Perchel for snorkeling, use a paddle board, and enjoy Canarian tapas, vegetarian food, an open bar, photos, and possible drone footage.

“Very nice hosts and so likeable couple. Good, simple and vegetarian food. Appreciated that they took photos of us and sent them the day after. 3h was enough to see the caves, snorkeling, food and an chill. A bit much waves on the way out and in, good to know of you get sick.”

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3.Las Palmas: Las Canteras Beach Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 416 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $46Best value

Meet the Emoción Apnea team at Las Canteras Beach for a guided snorkel lasting about 2.5 hours. Yemi, Juan Carlos, and Jenni have all led sessions here. Expect a safety briefing, wetsuit and gear, 1 to 1.5 hours in the water, fish, rays, octopus, and free refreshments afterward.

“get you flipper and snorkel from their office and walk down to the beach for an hour/hour and a half experience in the sea. the experience is very good and they take pictures so you can have pictures when your finished!”

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4.Shared yacht excursion with beverages, lunch and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 339 reviews · from $78

Set sail from Puerto Rico with a maximum of 12 people, welcome cava, an open bar, tapas, snorkeling, and paddle boards. You’ll stop near Mogán’s sea-access-only Perchel cove for up to two hours in the water, with guides such as Ronnie and Johnny helping keep the mood easygoing.

“Fantastic boat and great staff! Nice platter of cheeses and meats and some fruit. Really enjoyed the afternoon on the sea”

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5.Mogán: Guided Kayak to Caves and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 329 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Set out from Taurito Beach with Yukan Outdoor Gran Canaria guides such as Manuel, Ari, or Eddie. Paddle beneath white cliffs, enter volcanic caves, stop at a quiet beach for snorkeling, and try optional rock jumps. The four-hour tour includes equipment, a snack, sports drink, insurance, and a guide.

“We had an amazing kayaking trip and we’re swimming in caves and jumped from a cliff! We were also on a small beautiful beach where we saw a lot of fish!🥰 I went with Ari, ache is a amazing person and Guide! Highly recommend!”

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6.Kayaking Adventure Route with Snorkeling in Mogan Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $62

Paddle from Taurito toward the Mogan cliffs with a small RockNatour group, stopping to snorkel, rest on a beach, swim through caves, and possibly cliff jump. Guides such as Pablo and Dani lead the route, provide equipment, and adjust the pace to sea conditions.

“Pablo was a great guide! Very amusing and really made everyone feel welcome and safe throughout the whole trip! Swimming in the caves and rock jumping was the highlight!”

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7.4 Hour Boat Tour with Snorkeling from Puerto Rico and Mogan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $90

Set out from Puerto Rico on a small boat for a relaxed coastal trip toward Taurito, Puerto de Mogán, and Veneguera. You’ll have snorkeling gear, floating platforms, lunch, and drinks included. The group is capped at 12, with hotel-area pickup and return included.

“We had an awesome day. Chilled vibe, super hospitable hosts, lovely food, drink and beautiful scenery. Highly recommend experience”

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8.Sailing Trip and Snorkeling (max. 8 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $92

Join Marek and Mara aboard the yacht New Karolka for a four-hour cruise from Puerto de Mogan. You can help sail, steer, snorkel, paddleboard, swim in a quiet bay, and enjoy a local lunch with wine, beer, and soft drinks. Hotel pickup is offered.

“Really friendly and welcoming crew. I was let to steer the yacht, which was really good experience as I’ve never had a chance to do it before. Lunch was top notch as you get big appetite on the sea after snorkeling 🤿”

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9.Kayak & Snorkeling Tour in Caves in Mogan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 153 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $77

Paddle from Playa de Taurito along Gran Canaria’s white cliffs, enter volcanic sea caves, and stop at a quiet beach for snorkeling, paddle boarding, snacks, and optional cliff jumps. Ari, Mani, and Dani are named guides associated with the experience. No kayak experience is needed, but you must swim and carry a kayak 50 meters.

“Going through the cave in a kayak was a fun challenge. It was great to escape the crowds and be on the water. We enjoyed visiting a quieter, more natural beach.”

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10.Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 105 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Blue Water center in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria, learn the basics, and travel to a local beach for 45 to 60 minutes in the water. Equipment, instruction, and a small group of up to eight are included.

“Not much to see. Staff was good. But just Rocks with some fish. We were back 1/2 before schedule.”

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