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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  • Erin M Avatar
    Erin M
    5 star rating
    6/20/2023
    Excellent, stress free! First visit to tenerife and was keen to do some of the excursions, walked straight into the shop and was helped by the wonderful kim. Gave us multiple choices as to excursions and what they involve. Kim wasn’t pushy and catered to our needs, booked the catarmaran, jet ski, siam park, and sunset quad tour. All excursions were so easy to access and stress free, extremely enjoyable. Would highly recommend to anyone coming to tenerife to visit here for any of excursions or advice.Thanks again Kim!
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    Dave cotton Avatar
    Dave cotton
    11/23/2021
    5 star experience with these guys amazing day out on the buggys still getting the dust out me teeth hours after.would highly recommend great service from start to finish can't wait for the jet skis next
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    macauleyd2019 Avatar
    macauleyd2019
    5 star rating
    10/05/2021
    Amazing boat trip This was such a lovely boat ride! Patrick was an amazing guide and super pleasant to be around. We saw pilot whales and a few turtles. The boat does go quite slow, so something to keep in mind if you get sea sick easily as it was very bumpy!
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    Si H Avatar
    Si H
    5 star rating
    9/20/2024
    The only place to book your trips and activities We have booked trips in the past with this company and this time booked the Freebird Catamaran.4.5 hour trip,what a chilled.amazing day with the family, seeing dolphins and pilot Wales and the amazing landscape from the water,we have been to tenerife for a lot of years and the canaries as a hole but we have not done a boat trip in tenerife so we decided itvwas time and i would only book fro this company as you no your in good hands.i would highly recommend the 4.5 trip ,the crew where so good,nothing was to much trouble, coming round asking what we wanted to drink etc A huge thank you to Kim for her help,spoken in the past but first time we have booked a trip at the shop with her, She needs a raise dan lol We may meet one day
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  • Gwenaelle Gerbet Avatar
    Gwenaelle Gerbet
    9/03/2022
    nous avons passé un excellent moment sur le bateau où nous avons pu voir des baleines. merci aux deux commandants de bords qui étaient top super bon rapport qualité prix ! on remercie Ross pour ses conseils précieux
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    Shannon Avatar
    Shannon
    5 star rating
    9/06/2022
    Only book with this company We booked all our excursions with these guys after watching their YouTube page before we came on holiday! Would not book with anyone other than these, they couldn’t be any more helpful welcoming polite and genuine if they all tried! Thank you for helping to make our holiday so memorable!
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    Robyn C Avatar
    Robyn C
    5 star rating
    1/25/2025
    Amazing time We popped into the shop in Costa Adeje and spoke to Lisa Fay, she helped us book 3 different activities to do while we are on holiday here in Tenerife!, Lisa was extremely welcoming and very helpful
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    Cameron Cormano Avatar
    Cameron Cormano
    8/18/2025
    Everything was so well organised! We were picked up from our hotel and taken to meet the other groups, given a clear introduction on how to drive the buggies, and then off we went. The guides were fantastic – funny, friendly, and always making sure we were safe on the foreign roads. I noticed some very concerned drivers around us, but the guides managed all the junctions, exits, and routes perfectly. It was thrilling, so much fun, and the views were simply breathtaking. An unforgettable experience!
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