Whale and Dolphin Watching Yacht Trip – 3 Hours from Puerto Colon in Costa Adeje

While on a well earned holiday, heading to the sea for a whale-watching excursion sounds like the perfect getaway. It’s so therapeutic to be out on the water and enjoying tasty food and drink. Pilot whales inhabit the temperate waters feeding off giant squid, but bigger whales and some dolphins and turtles pass through too. After this experience, your yacht will take you to a remote bay for delicious food and drinks before taking you deep into crystal clear waters for an invigorating swim, snorkel & amazing photo opertunities.

Description

Experience Tenerife’s marine life on this 3-hour sailing yacht adventure. With a maximum of 11 guests per yacht, this intimate shared experience allows you to enjoy personal attention and a relaxed pace. Spot whales and dolphins in their natural habitat, swim or snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and take in breathtaking views of the coastline, including Tenerife’s dramatic cliffs and picturesque bays. Light snacks and a selection of drinks, including beer, wine, soft drinks, and water, are served on board to complete your experience.

The Experience

Meet us directly at Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje, and from here, your 3-hour sailing adventure begins.

As you sail, your guide shares insights about Tenerife’s marine wildlife, helping you spot pilot whales, dolphins, and other fascinating creatures in their natural environment. The small group size allows for a relaxed experience, letting you enjoy the ocean, the sun, and the stunning coastal scenery.

During the excursion, the yacht anchors in a secluded bay where you can swim, snorkel, or simply relax on deck and enjoy light snacks and drinks. The trip concludes back at Puerto Colón, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tenerife’s coast and marine life.

Why Choose Tenerife First Excursions for booking this specific tour?

  • Tenerife First Excursions prides itself on creating life-long lasting memories.
  • Our team is dedicated to making sure you and your family, party and/or friends have the most amazing time.
  • It is our absaloute pleasure in making sure you leave Tenerife with the best stories, memories & a feel good attitiude.

What’s Included

  • 3-hour sailing yacht adventure from Puerto Colón
  • Maximum of 11 guests per yacht
  • Expert guide with local marine wildlife knowledge
  • Light lunch and drinks
  • Opportunity to see pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and occasionally larger whales
  • Stop in a secluded bay for swimming, snorkeling, or relaxing on deck. Snorkel gear provided

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Please provide your mobile number with country code so we can send your meeting instructions via WhatsApp/SMS.
  • If your party is booking separately, let us know so we can ensure everyone is on the same boat.
  • We operate more than one sailing yacht for this experience, and departures depend on which yacht your group is placed on. Available departure windows are 9:30–10:00, 12:30–13:00, and 15:30–16:00. Exact departure times and meeting instructions will be provided after booking.
  • We recommend arriving 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.

PRICES

  • Adult (over 12 years old): €55
  • Child (2 – 11 years old): €39
  • Infant (0 – 1 years old): Free
Travelers Choice 2021-2026
  • TravelerAwaits Avatar
    TravelerAwaits
    4 star rating
    10/24/2021
    Guter Quadeinsteigerkurs Alles ingesamt erfreulich. Wer noch keine Erfahrungen mit Quads hat, kann sich auf ein gutes Training freuen. Die Quads lassen sich leucht fahren, da sie automatisch schalten .. also einfach fahren. Dennoch unterschätzt die Sache nicht .. vorsichtig fahren .. 2 drei Stellen waren nicht ganz einfach für Anfänger. Lasst Euch nicht von Touristen ärgern, die behaupten, dass die Bikes Mist wären. Kleinere Benzinmotoren können schnell mal absaufen oder andres .. Wenns garnicht geht findet ihr mit den freundlichen Team sicher eine Lösung, dass ihr an einem andren Tag noch mal fahren dürf. Die Leute sind nett und bemüht. Mit nur meckern, wurde noch nie was erreicht.
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    kayleigh Avatar
    kayleigh
    5 star rating
    3/30/2023
    1st Class Service We stayed in Los Cristianos in march, we came across Tenerife Frist and booked 2 excursions with Mark he couldn't of been more helpful for us. We went on half a day trip around Mount Teide & Freebird boat trip. Both trips where amazing, we were lucky enough to have the pick up outside our hotel. Coaches on time and Clean. We will be going back to Mark to book again if we head back to Los Cristianos. Thanks for helping us :)
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    Vanessa B Avatar
    Vanessa B
    5 star rating
    8/26/2024
    Tenerife Fiz a reserva com a Patrícia, uma pessoa 10* . Muito simpática muito atenciosa e preocupada, deixou nos muito a vontade. Recomendo o seu serviço. Uma excelente profissional. Um ser humano incrível. Experiência a repetir.
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    Joao E Avatar
    Joao E
    5 star rating
    8/24/2024
    Thank you! My partner and I went to Tenerife without doing much research on what to do beforehand. We were super lucky to meet Patricia who was super helpful showing us the different excursions available and going over everything in great detail. We ended up booking a boat excursion and had the best time. Thank you for the stellar customer service!
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  • Jenny M Avatar
    Jenny M
    5 star rating
    4/12/2026
    Best company for large groups Thank you to Daniel at Tenerife First Excursions. Daniel arranged for our college students two trips - the Whales and Dolphins and an Island Tour. Daniel had the correct paperwork which we needed for our health and safety records. Trips were having to be rescheduled due to the Weather but Daniel took care of all of this for us. He also helped us with restaurant recommendations and bookings tables for such a large group.
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    Jaz Avatar
    Jaz
    5 star rating
    5/27/2023
    17 delighted friends We had a wonderful experience - we saw plenty of dolphins and whales. The team in the boat was very nice. We were 17 and they guided us and advice us. They were agile with us as well - we changed our mind and they were very nice. The team was incredible especially Maddie. I do recommend them highly
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    Kinza Z Avatar
    Kinza Z
    5 star rating
    2/06/2026
    THANK YOU LADIES! We had an amazing experience booking through Tenerife First Excursions! We contacted them on WhatsApp with what excursions we were looking for and how many of us there were and they were so accommodating. Claire, Hannah, Sue and Roxie helped organise our trips and made sure we had a great holiday. We highly recommend anyone travelling to Tenerife to use this company!
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    Lauren Brady Moran Avatar
    Lauren Brady Moran
    10/02/2023
    Couldn’t recommend Lisa Fay enough for helping me book excursions for our holiday. We booked 4 excursions with Lisa and she sorted everything including transport to and from the activities and managed to book them for the days we had asked for. Lovely woman and was more than happy to help and answer any questions we had. We started off doing the quad tour up mount teide and it was honestly the best experience ever from start to finish. Couldn’t recommend Daniel and Lee enough for making the day even better. Plenty of laughs and chats from start to finish and the most amazing professional pictures taking by Daniel. Two genuine men who love their job and want to make sure you have the best day. Couldn’t thank them enough. Thanks to Lisa we done Siam Park today and had another brilliant day. We have loro Parque and a boat cruise left to do and I would imagine we will have no issues with clear pickups points wrote out for us thanks to Lisa. Made my birthday holiday one to remember. Thank you 🥰
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