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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    Sam H
    5 star rating
    1/04/2025
    Jet Skiing - Trev We enjoyed the jet skiing a lot and the experience was made better by Trev who was very accommodating, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. Lovely person, lovely experience and would highly recommend
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    Maria Albornoz Avatar
    Maria Albornoz
    11/23/2021
    Excellent experience!!!! All excursions were on time, staff provided instructions and they were very polite. My favourite excursion was boat trip to El Puertito. Patrick is an experienced sailor and a great host. Lovely and snacks made by himself . Whale watching was an unique moment!! Definitely do it again. Special thanks to Kim for organising everything for us 👍🏼
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    Bram
    6/21/2022
    We had a great day at Mt. Teide. There were some minor issues but Daniel solved this issues in a great way. Can highly recommend!
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    Pioneer11661523882
    5 star rating
    1/13/2025
    Best holiday ever Are first time in tenerife and came across Lisafay at tenerife first excursions What can I say what a lovely lovely lady a massive thankyou to Lisafay who gave us so much information regarding thing to do on are holiday Lisa didn't only give us information about things to do but also gave us a lot of information regarding other questions we had .We booked a few excursions the buggy tour to the mountain was the best day I have ever had we got best of both worlds as we went to the volcano and also had 1 hour more of road which was so much fun we also went out on a all inclusive boat trip out of this world we saw pilot whales which the lovely Lisafay had told us all about we also saw dolphins what a great 3 hours we had we will only ever book with tenerife first excursions especially Lisafay and we will recommend to all our friends and family Thankyou again amazing company and beautiful staff especially the lovely lady Lisafay
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    V8537OIdebbies
    5 star rating
    2/11/2022
    Fabulous We had the best afternoon after Ross in the Los Cristianos branch persuaded us to take the 3 hour all inclusive yacht charter to see the whales and dolphins. The skipper was really informative and friendly and made the whole afternoon a great experience! We saw some pilot whales really close to us in the water which was a great bonus! Thanks Ross for recommending this it was well worth it!
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    Renatacy
    5 star rating
    2/22/2022
    February 22’ The best trip ever ❤️Fabricio is the best ,doing the great job 💪We been enjoyed the trip .Full recommend Thank you for good time 💋
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    Colin McCabe Avatar
    Colin McCabe
    4/23/2022
    Dan, Kim, Matt & all the gang at Tenerife First Excursions are all absolute heroes. I’ve been visiting Tenerife for many years & used many excursion suppliers but these guys are by far the very best.Customer service - including before & after your excursion - is off the charts & 2nd to none. Honest, reliable & professional. One of the only companies I deal with who treat me as not just a customer, but also a good friend.Very highly recommended. Thanks guys!
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    Andrew N
    5 star rating
    3/24/2026
    Sunset, sundowners, stars and planets in high clear air Night Skies Tenerife provided an excellent excursion starting late afternoon and ending back at our hotel before midnight. The coach stopped at several convenient pick-up points in South West Tenerife and took us up the hills to watch the sun setting into the sea beyond the three Western Canary Islands. Plenty of time for photos with a glass of cold cava each. Then further up into the old crater of Mount Tiede and a reasonable dinner at Restaurant Bambi. After dinner, the two experienced and knowledgeable English-speaking guides and their two assistants had set up four proper telescopes in the car park for amazing star gazing in crystal clear skies with no light pollution. Great to be with guides keen to share their extensive knowledge.
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