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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  • Andre Falla Avatar
    Andre Falla
    8/23/2023
    The Valkyrie boat trip we went on was the most fabulous boat trip I have been on.Booked through the fantastic Tenerife First Excursions Kim was an amazing representative guiding us to the best trip to suit our requirements even going above and beyond to accommodate my wife with gluten free pizza because of her intolerance.From the arrival on the boat we were welcomed by the wonderful crew with wine and beers to start our journey. After asking what type of trip we wanted relaxing or lively or active we set off for our beautiful little bay where we swam snorkelled went paddle boarding and well we ate some beautiful pizza and other food it was amazing highly recommended for anyone the most relaxing trip I have ever enjoyed ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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    Cliodhna m
    5 star rating
    2/02/2026
    Loro Park We had an amazing day at Loro park Rick was so helpful got us a rental car & booked the park tickets completely hassle free he went above & beyond!
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    Kyle Battey Avatar
    Kyle Battey
    10/17/2019
    We have just got back off a family jetski trip we did the 2 hour vip and it was worth every penny the staff are absolutly brilliant... this company is second to none! Thankyou for making our day awesome!
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    Emma B Avatar
    Emma B
    5 star rating
    6/17/2022
    You’re in safe hands booking with Tenerife First Excursions First class service from start to finish, great deals when booking more than 1 excursion. The teidi quad excursion is a must. Fabulous experience with breathtaking views. Pizza was delicious too. You’re in safe hands and everything was explained very carefully. You’re in safe hands booking with Tenerife First Excursions, Sarah was great and done us a great deal and we even got to meet the famous Craicmaster & Manic Mattie (backstreet boy) too!!
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    Shauna Devine Gallagher
    7/13/2019
    Dan is a lovely person to deal with. best of luck to you your business and your lovely staff a girl with her baby a month older than ours. we had a fantastic trip on Ragnrock and Teide.
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    Sergio M Avatar
    Sergio M
    5 star rating
    5/06/2023
    Una experiencia única ! La experiencia ha sido una pasada, repetiremos seguro !!! Tuvimos suerte y pudimos ver ballenas !!!
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    Sixertimes
    5 star rating
    10/02/2021
    Great fun Love this activity crew are superb helpful and safety is a priority would recommend this to anyone it's great fun and peaceful( I would stay up there for an hour if I could lol) views are fantastic
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    21LX
    5 star rating
    10/05/2021
    !!!Merece la pena!!! Hemos pasado unas horas magníficas hoy 5/10/21 en esta excursión de avistamiento de ballenas y delfines.!Que gran conducción de Xabi.Nos permitió "sentir" ese balanceo grato y el juego de ver las olas q se hacían más grandes a nuestro paso.Era la sensación perfecta para sentirte en vacaciones.Aunque la excursión durara 3 horas.Todo estaba preparado con calma.Y el con su actitud,su información precisa,entretenida,nos ayudaba más a vivir esta sensación.Capte q el único barco cercano...cuando llegamos a la zona de familias de ballenas...que apagó hasta el motor,fue el nuestro.Eso hizo q al poco se dejaran ver con más frecuencia las ballenas.!Genial!Nos encantó la calma de la excursión.La mayoría del grupo se lanzó al agua...y regresaron con calma para comer lo que nos ofrecían como Tour(oportuno,sencillo y sandwiches sabrosos).Pudimos navegar ratos y a la par sentir que el tiempo pasaba con calma!! Repetiremos con familia q vive en Bélgica a fines de Abril ...y no pudieron esta vez,por la inquietud de erupción Volcan de La Palma.GRACIAS.Ximena y Luis
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