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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  • Gustavs Kuks Avatar
    Gustavs Kuks
    11/08/2025
    We booked a 4.5h whale + dolphin watching tour through TFE, and Sue was very helpful with all the details. The tour ended up happening via Freebird catamarans (dunno if directly or using their boats), and I was a little skeptical since there were old reviews of bad experiences, but our trip was very pleasant. We managed to snag one of the first sunbeds (first come basis when you board the boat for 25EUR, very much recommend this), so we got to enjoy a beautiful view of the island and Los Gigantes, and a ride on the waves. The captain said the ride is a bit choppy, but it didnt seem too bad - all our stuff stayed in place, just make sure to put something heavy on your towels if you get up so the wind doesnt blow them away. We were served a nice rice+chicken lunch, and had access to free drinks. The crew entertained us with excellent music selection, and on the way back we managed to watch pilot whales for about 20 minutes, quite close at times (captn said 99% chance of seeing whales when we went in November). Our only "complaint" is that we wish more time was spent with the animals, but I think we just need a different tour for that - this was 90% relaxing, sightseeing, and swimming (which we still thoroughly recommend)
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    Ryan T Avatar
    Ryan T
    5 star rating
    7/10/2024
    Unreal views Quads were fun, everyone was friendly and the route and views were amazing. Even got pizza so what a result and a great evening out
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    Alisson A Avatar
    Alisson A
    4 star rating
    8/13/2022
    À faire absolument !! Superbe équipage et bonne ambiance sur le catamaran. Des sandwichs sont distribués au début de l’excursion et il y a un bar. On a pu observer effectivement quelques petites baleines, dont une avec son bébé c’était incroyable. Le cata s’arrête une grosse demi-heure à flan de falaise pour ceux qui veulent se baigner.
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    Andrew M Avatar
    Andrew M
    5 star rating
    6/20/2023
    Amazing Met Dan, and he set us up perfectly for the stargazing, a boat trip on the on the largest rib in the world and the jungle park. Everything lived up to what he said it would be! My misses loved everything we did. He was very knowledgeable about the traveling and the weather plus he helped with us pick the perfect trips as it was special time for us. His local knowledge was spot on. Thank you Dan and Tenerife first excursions you made our holiday
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  • Bethany Hanney Avatar
    Bethany Hanney
    11/19/2025
    We booked all of our excursions with Trev and he was fantastic! We couldn't recommend them enough. 🌊🤿
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    401leed Avatar
    401leed
    5 star rating
    12/15/2021
    The ONLY Excursion Company in Tenerife I recommend. Firstly let me introduce myself. I am a well known YouTuber called The MacMaster and review many places around the world and have filmed many reviews in Tenerife. If you search for MacMaster Tenerife you'll find me. I have used Tenerife First Excursions many times and have got to know The owner very well in the last couple of years and I can vouch personally and stake my reputation on YouTube and honestly say that Tenerife First Excursions are without a doubt the most trustworthy honest company I have ever know. I can assure you Tenerife First Excursions is the ONLY Excursion Company in Tenerife I would recommend!! I stake my reputation on this! I have over 51,000 subscribers and I stand by the fact that Tenerife First Excursions are absolutely Brilliant!!! Kind Regards The MacMaster.
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    Trip31372880904 Avatar
    Trip31372880904
    5 star rating
    1/20/2026
    Great Wine Tour Last Wednesday (14-1) we did the Wine Tour, we visited 2 Bodegas. It was really really nice, especially our Guide Martin, he told us a lot about the wines, the area, Tenerife, we were very happy to have him as guide. Many thanx to him.Keep up the good work! 💪☘️😀Also thanks to Lorena for the information about the excursions & Daniel for the booking of the excursions 😀
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    Paul Wake Avatar
    Paul Wake
    12/02/2025
    Big shout out to Kim she was amazing very friendly and very helpful we booked go karting and Siam park she looked after us and even gave us couple of beers when we were waiting to book are excursions 10 out of 10 thank you 😁
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