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): €34
  • Infant (0 – 1 years old): Free
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  • christopher sheehan Avatar
    christopher sheehan
    1/23/2022
    Best place in town for for anything fun. So professional and great quality we saw the whales which was amazing thanks Dan !!
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    Jack Watchorn Avatar
    Jack Watchorn
    8/18/2024
    Really helped with planning the holiday. Plenty of fun things to do around Tenerife and Laura helped our group out very much. Massive thanks for making our holiday a special one!
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    mattynagle Avatar
    mattynagle
    5 star rating
    1/30/2025
    Fantastic service from Laura Unreal service from Laura she went above and beyond answering all my questions (even the random ones 🤣). Highly recommend 👐🏽
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    Dubaipro Avatar
    Dubaipro
    5 star rating
    2/22/2022
    Fantastic friendly and informative service We came across Matty and Ross at the booking kiosk on our first day, they were full of information on places we could visit during our holiday.Pointing us in the right direction of which water park to visit for the ages of our children, we opted for 2 park ticket for Aqualand & Jungle Park.We Also went on Peter Pan Whale watching tour, we were originally thinking to do this in the afternoon but Ross said you were most Likey to see whales on the earlier tour so we took his advice and went at 10am….so glad we did! What an amazing experience! Thanks lads for your help…we will book again soon!
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  • Duncan Grant Avatar
    Duncan Grant
    3/23/2022
    Thanks to Lisafey for booking our trips and the good advice.Really enjoyed the jetski, boat trip and bus tour.The bus tour is a long day and tiring, but worth it to see some beautiful places on the island and to get a better understanding of Tenerife (also glad I wasn't driving on the narrow winding roads up and down the mountains!)
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    Ian Johnson Avatar
    Ian Johnson
    12/23/2021
    Booked Car hire, Stargazing, and Kayaking with dolphin through Daniel at Tenerife First before we arrived in Tenerife. Two amazing experiences (living the dream!) and the car hire went smoothly, collected from the airport. Great Excursion company, they really care that you are have a good time. Will be defiantly booking again through Tenerife First Excursions.
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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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    Maps325055
    4 star rating
    3/08/2026
    Better than expected So the weather, which of course can't be controlled, had been awful. It was very windy and cold the few days before our trip. The conditions were that bad, we thought the trip was going to be cancelled. Luckily our day dawned sunny with only a light breeze. The sea had a 2 to 3 foot swell but the catamaran handled it well and for the most part, the journey was smooth enough to stand up and move around. The boat was full, I assumed previous trips had been rescheduled. We weren't interested in the sunbeds, it was going to be too cold but had it been warmer we might have considered paying the 30 or so Euros they were asking for. We sat along the side of the boat but there were also seats inside and on an upper deck. The crew were very helpful and the information given out about the trip was very informative. It was given out in all the languages of the passengers on board. We saw Pilot Whales and 2 types of Dolphin. It got a bit rougher when the boat slowed so we could watch them. Soft drinks and some alcoholic drinks were included in the tour price but the ice creams (Cornetto's) were 3 Euros. The lunch was a rice dish, we didn't fancy that because badly stored rice rice is a major source of food poisoning. The bread rolls and bananas were good though. Overall we enjoyed our trip
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