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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  • Sabina S Avatar
    Sabina S
    5 star rating
    8/26/2024
    Great experience I cannot recommend Kayleigh and Laura enough! They were absolutely amazing from start to finish. Not only did they provide us with the best recommendations for trips that perfectly matched our interests, but they were also incredibly patient throughout the entire process. They gave us all the time we needed to think things over, never rushing or pressuring us into making a decision. Beyond just trip planning, Kayleigh and Laura went above and beyond by offering tips on everything we needed to know during our stay in Tenerife. From advice on taxis and Uber to insights on local prices and car rentals, they truly thought of everything. Their willingness to help made our experience so much smoother and stress-free. If you're planning a trip and want someone who genuinely cares about making your experience the best it can be, Tenerife First Excursions is the perfect choice. We highly recommend it!
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    Daviesunset Avatar
    Daviesunset
    5 star rating
    5/08/2023
    Absolutely spot on. We visited Tenerife a couple of months ago and luckily stumbled upon the lovely Kim of Tenerife First Excursions, she was so nice to us with no pressure sales whatsoever. She made us feel like we were her friends rather than her customers which we really appreciated. She was an absolute joy to chat to to she sorted us out with a couple of great activities that's really was the highlight of our holiday. We would definitely pay Kim a visit if we come back to Tenerife again. Thankyou 🙂.
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    alex matei Avatar
    alex matei
    4/23/2022
    Very helpful staff always there to help. We had a beautiful day on the sea with plenty of views and activities.Best day ever.Thanks Mattie 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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    warbz Avatar
    warbz
    5 star rating
    11/26/2021
    Full day guided tour of La Palma visiting the erupting volcano What a great day out. First thoughts was that it was a bit morbid viewing peoples misery when they have lost their homes . But in doing this tour, I feel we were able to assist the local economy which is being affected by the reduction in numbers of tourist due to the volcano eruption. The ship sailed promptly at 08:30 from los Christianos arriving at 10:15 at Santa Cruz. Stopped off at 2 great view points on the journey across the island heading to Tazacorte where we had a three course meal. The coach guide was very knowledgeable and pointing out things of interest. Eventually we arrived at the viewing point overlooking the volcano and lava streams. What a levelling experience, sadly seeing houses half covered in lava. Then off back to Santa Cruz for the ferry back to los Christianos arriving back at 19:15. This was a really enjoyable day out. We booked through Tenerife First excursions after seeing positive reviews. It was easy enough to do online. We were in touch with Kim who made everything feel no trouble at all. I would definitely use Tenerife first excursions again👍👍. They are very professional and know there stuff, thanks for your help Kim.
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  • Sean Rob Avatar
    Sean Rob
    5 star rating
    8/29/2024
    Just brilliant to deal with. Richie the advisor was superb. Definitely recommend We booked a 2 hour excursion on sea kayaks and tickets to Siam park. The advisor we had was called Ritchie. He was incredibly helpful and extremely good at his job making sure we knew all the information needed to make our bookings go smoothly. Would definitely recommend this guy.
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    Anne33224 Avatar
    Anne33224
    5 star rating
    6/16/2023
    Amazing customer service and amazing excursions Amazing experience with Tenerife first excursions. They were so helpful when booking excursions. the staff are friendly and are so accommodating to your requests. I would highly recommend booking excursions with them if you are visiting Tenerife!! Great experience overall
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    Nichola C Avatar
    Nichola C
    5 star rating
    1/11/2026
    Friendly staff Recommend booking all excursions here. The staff are so friendly and helpful. They give good deals, also recommend and give information about the trips that suit you. It's situated next to chillbox (Las americas) and if you book an excursion you get 20% off at chillbox.
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    Ronnie Henderson Avatar
    Ronnie Henderson
    5 star rating
    9/07/2022
    Trustworthy, competitive pricing, honest Brilliant customer service, they don’t push anything on you, open and honest about everything.Listen to what you’re after and then make suggestions,We booked - Banana boats, Tiede 5 hour night sky star gazing with a meal, Ragnarok Viking ship, Siam park and Loro Parque, very competitive and reasonable prices.Even when a mistake was made they solved instantly and it did not affect our holiday! This is difference booking with a rogue company and one with a good reputation and staff!Dan you and your staff are brilliant! We will be back next year!
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