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
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  • Annie Lewis Avatar
    Annie Lewis
    9/03/2023
    A big thank you to Tenerife First Excursions and a special mention to Lisa Fay for being absolutely brilliant in helping us book our activities! From start to finish, Lisa was very attentive and knowledgable- not just about the activities but the whole island itself! We instantly felt very comfortable and confident with the bookings we made! She reiterated that if we had any issues with our activities, Tenerife First Excursions would do whatever they can to find a resolution which was very much appreciated! The best surprise was that we booked the same boat trip on the same day as Lisa!- and so the party and fun continued and we had the best day with Lisa and her family. We’ll definitely be back on our next trip to Tenerife! ❤️❤️
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    Edwin V Avatar
    Edwin V
    5 star rating
    2/18/2026
    Freebird is Top! Een hele leuke middag op één van hun prachtige catamaran meegevaren. Vriendelijk en enthousiast personeel. Aanrader om voor Freebird te kiezen. Ook de haal en breng service. Eten en drinken ook prima!
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    Gary Cadle Avatar
    Gary Cadle
    3/23/2022
    Daneil is a great bloke,well organised trips
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    Ricky S Avatar
    Ricky S
    5 star rating
    9/03/2024
    Beautiful sights of Tenerife Parents booked a tour to see the spectacular sights Tenerife has to offer, and they absolutely loved it! Tour was really well handled and offered a great insight into the sights. Booking was quick and easy too and Lindsay helped answer all our questions. Will be using First excursions again on our next visit!
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    Jeff Button
    5/23/2020
    Thanks Danny and Matty for organising two great experiences for us, the Kailani whale watching boat trip, and the incredible Stargazing on mount Teide!
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    StephenmcauleyM Avatar
    StephenmcauleyM
    5 star rating
    11/11/2021
    Great evening Well done all the team on making this such a great evening. Even though there was some cloud their expertise was able to manage and show us some spectacular sights in the sky. This really is a great package built for an interesting, informative and fun evening not to be forgotten.Thoroughly recommend this trip.
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    Claire C Avatar
    Claire C
    5 star rating
    3/06/2025
    Kim at First excursions Just want to say that Kim is one of the friendliest, helpful ladies I have met, we bought two tours today and wouldn’t of bothered apart from got chatting to Kim and she was fabulous, all questions answered so we booked. We are doing the new slingshot tour and a buggy tour.Honestly Kim will look after you, she is lovely.
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    Rachael D
    5 star rating
    2/10/2025
    Amazing. Hubby ans kids loved it Definitely use these to book excursions, most helpfull with great prices 3 things booked with these guys only one one so far 2 more in the next few days to look forward to . Our boat trip was amazing. Front of the boat on beds. Drinks and snacks 😋
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