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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  • Carsten C Avatar
    Carsten C
    5 star rating
    4/18/2025
    En rigtig god hvaloplevelse Vi så flere hvalflokke svømme forbi. Fantastisk 🤩 F.eks en flok grindehvaler med unger. Dejlig sejlads på 3 timer med gode oplevelser
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    Federico Avatar
    Federico
    5 star rating
    8/22/2024
    disponibili al 100% Nonostante non abbiamo fatto l’esperienza per via del mal tempo si sono resi disponibili per prenotarne un’altra a costo zero o a ridarci i soldi della prenotazione. Super gentili e disponibili. Consiglio comunque questa attività
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    SK1801 Avatar
    SK1801
    5 star rating
    5/28/2023
    Breathtaking views and overall brilliant experience! The sunset quad tour was by far our favourite thing we did when we were in Tenerife, we booked a double quad - my partner drove and I was the passenger. My partner thoughroughly enjoyed his experience driving the quad and would recommend to other drivers! We decided to do this on our last night in Tenerife and the views throughout blew us away - it was the perfect way to end our holiday!The views are breathtaking and the sunset was beautiful. The guys who run the quad tour are fantastic, they are friendly, funny and all round decent guys! They only add to the experience and make you feel very comfortable. We loved the information they shared with us about mount teide and it's history and the photos that were taken were phenomenal and at only 20 euros for the entire lot how can you complain? Such a bargain! We have already recommended this tour to our family member who is visiting Tenerife in the coming weeks and they cannot wait to book this with them!You also get water and snacks included - I must say the biscuits are very good and when you watch the sunset go down you get complimentary alcohol free champagne , it was such a nice touch!The company also collects you from your hotel or nearby your hotel and drop you off afterwards, it's an all-round very good service and they make you feel safe and secure! I'd also like to say thank you to Lisa at Tenerife First Excursions for sorting this short notice for us! She was very helpful, friendly and kind when we booked with her! Overall, this is a great company to book with and we can't wait to return and try some other excursions.
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    Jordan W Avatar
    Jordan W
    5 star rating
    8/25/2024
    Kim was Amazing - would highly recommend you book through Kim at TFE! Where do I start! Kim was absolutely amazing. Upon arriving at the office we were made to feel very welcome. From the go we knew we had made the right choice booking with TFE. There was no pressure, all options were given to us and we were enabled to make the best decisions based of Kim’s knowledge and information of excursions on the island. We booked Siam Park VIP, a sunset boat cruise and the jet skis. Unfortunately a family member fell poorly in the day of the boat trip and we couldn’t make it - Kim was very kind and helped us rearrange same day no fussing. All 3 excursions were amazing and from start to finish Kim was a great help! When we come back, this will be our first stop on the island as we know Kim will take care of everything we need to make our time as special and enjoyable as possible! Thanks again Kim! Jordan & Evelyn
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    m418f
    5 star rating
    12/07/2021
    Vor Ort in Las Americas und online Team mit viel Erfahrung, gut organisiert, sehr freundlich.Habe bei Ihnen die Tour Wal und Delphinbeobachtung (MAX:11Leute) gebucht, alles wie es sein sollte
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    Jane L Avatar
    Jane L
    5 star rating
    3/29/2023
    Best yacht trip in Tenerife 3rd time today and yet again an amazing trip. Right amount of time luxury yacht. Lovely food lovely people. See you again in November 2023
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    Richard Croft Avatar
    Richard Croft
    4/27/2022
    I booked a kayaking and snorkelling trip with Mattie for myself and my stepson but the morning of the trip we all came down with covid!
    With such short notice I wasn’t expecting a refund but informed them anyway. The company agreed a full refund and the money was transferred to my bank within days. Service over and above I would say!
    We have booked another holiday in September and will certainly re- book our kayaking trip!
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    Lauren M Avatar
    Lauren M
    5 star rating
    8/09/2024
    10/10 My friend used Tenerife first excursions and they were so efficient, giving the best advice on what to do for whatever we booked. We booked a few things through, she used WhatsApp and Daniel was so quick to reply to any queries she had. we decided last minute to go Siam Park and he got us VIP tickets for the next day when Siam website didn’t have tickets available for 8 days. We wanted to book a boat and it was booked within minutes through them. Anything we wanted to do we booked through them. They made the whole process so simple and easy, highly recommend!
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