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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  • Missymum77 Avatar
    Missymum77
    5 star rating
    8/11/2024
    Amazing boat trip via the lovely Laura! Heard about TFE from seeing Mattie on TikTok. As we were in Tenerife at the same time as a few of our friends, we decided to charter a boat & of course, TFE were our 1st choice. We were lucky to be in contact with the wonderful Laura, who we initially dealt with via WhatsApp but then met in person once we arrived. She was so friendly, kind & knowledgeable & gave me some great advice as I was worried about going on a boat as I get seasick. The boat trip itself was brilliant - there were 16 of us on the boat, ranging from aged 11 to 55 looked after by the lovely Santhi who kept us constantly supplied with drinks. The food was also fab. We got to see loads of whales & dolphins and then fish when we stopped to snorkel. After following Laura’s advice I didn’t feel at all seasick. I would 100% recommend TFE - they listen to exactly what you want & make you feel important, even though they must deal with so many people.
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    Lauren Brady Moran Avatar
    Lauren Brady Moran
    10/02/2023
    Couldn’t recommend Lisa Fay enough for helping me book excursions for our holiday. We booked 4 excursions with Lisa and she sorted everything including transport to and from the activities and managed to book them for the days we had asked for. Lovely woman and was more than happy to help and answer any questions we had. We started off doing the quad tour up mount teide and it was honestly the best experience ever from start to finish. Couldn’t recommend Daniel and Lee enough for making the day even better. Plenty of laughs and chats from start to finish and the most amazing professional pictures taking by Daniel. Two genuine men who love their job and want to make sure you have the best day. Couldn’t thank them enough. Thanks to Lisa we done Siam Park today and had another brilliant day. We have loro Parque and a boat cruise left to do and I would imagine we will have no issues with clear pickups points wrote out for us thanks to Lisa. Made my birthday holiday one to remember. Thank you 🥰
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    Caoimhin Phillipson Avatar
    Caoimhin Phillipson
    10/17/2022
    Absolutely brilliant customer service. Mark was super informative and helpful about all of the different types of tours and trips available. Booked two trips through Tenerife First Excursions and was delighted worth the customer service and the trips as well. Mark even dropped the tickets up to the hotel which was very much appreciated
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    P3794CJpieterv
    5 star rating
    10/13/2021
    Great tour The captain is an amazing guy who does his best to guarantee the sight of whales/dolphins! 10/10 would recommend!
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    larammrs
    5 star rating
    10/14/2021
    Experiencia inolvidable Patrick, el capitán, hizo que la experiencia fuese mucho más “exclusiva” ya que se encargó de tener todo tipo de detalles durante las tres horas a bordo de Galatea. Pudimos ver una familia de calderones y darnos un baño en el puertito, una zona con aguas cristalinas perfecta para hacer snorkel. ¡Totalmente recomendable!
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    Companion791297 Avatar
    Companion791297
    5 star rating
    5/26/2022
    One of the best days ever! From start to finish we were made to feel special.Our sin has Duchenne disease and this was a special holiday for us.Daniel,Kim and Sarah donated a paraskiing grip for us all and we just had the best time.We love you guys.Thank you so much.
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    DanLane29 Avatar
    DanLane29
    5 star rating
    5/22/2022
    A Whale of a Time Couldn’t fault the trip. Did exactly what it said in the tin!We were lucky enough to see Pilot Whales and Striped Dolphins.
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    Dimitar Egov
    3/17/2026
    I highly recommend this page, their information is excellent, even I, who have lived here for 18 years, admit that I am seeing some places for the first time. I wish the whole team good luck and health🚀🚀🚀
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