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): €34
  • Infant (0 – 1 years old): Free
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  • Ian George Avatar
    Ian George
    11/05/2019
    Went on the dolphin boat trip last week and had an amazing experience. You just feel safe in the hands of these guys at all times. Couldn't recommend enough. Keep up the great work guys!!!
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    Kervix Avatar
    Kervix
    5 star rating
    4/21/2022
    Amazing 🤩 Excellent service throughout. Booking was very easy , we got exactly what we wanted, all information about the day was straight forward. Had a fab time on the buggy’s. Will be back for our next adventure 😊
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    Lore Deviaene Avatar
    Lore Deviaene
    11/03/2022
    Daniel’s advice for excursions is very good. He is very friendly and really helpful. He even brought the tickets to the hotel and he made sure that our desired excursions could be planned as we wanted! Thank you!
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    Rebecca J Avatar
    Rebecca J
    5 star rating
    5/06/2023
    Flash jet ski and submarine We booked with Mark in Los cristianos for the jet ski and submarine he was fantastic very friendly and did not pressure us into booking anything was full of advice and helpful information we will be back to book again. He even asked how things were when we walked past again job well done :)
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    Aisrynlds
    5 star rating
    5/17/2022
    Wow! Fantastic experience :) What an experience is all I can say! Delighted to have chosen to do the jet skis through Tenerife First Excursions. Great to deal with and they offer really good prices. The jet ski company, Extreme Skis Tenerife whom we did the tour with had brand new jet skis and only 4 jet skis per tour which allowed for lots of room to have fun and to go fast! You get to stop off for a lovely swim too. They also take photos and send them to you afterwards without an added cost :) Will definitely book a future tour/activity with you guys. Thanks for a great time!
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    J W Avatar
    J W
    5 star rating
    4/13/2026
    Tenerife first excursions ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I was at home in the UK and wanted to pre book a hire car for our holiday this June. I’ve previously been to Tenerife and had a great experience with using Tenerife First Excursions. That was around 3 years ago, and today we received the exact same service as we did then. Which shows, that’s just who they are. Amazing service, friendly staff, always responsive and they almost seem like a friend rather than a business, very very welcoming. If you’re heading to Tenerife, I strongly recommend using First excursions for any of your holiday needs. They leave you no doubt and you feel instantly like you’re in good hands. 5 stars !
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    PATRICIA G
    5 star rating
    9/25/2024
    Ballenas, esperándonos, no faltaron a la cita!! Nos encantó, paseo semi privado, solo 10 personas, tuvimos la suerte de avistar varios cetáceos, Paco el capitán muy agradable y atento, recomendable!!
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    Rosy F Avatar
    Rosy F
    5 star rating
    9/07/2022
    The only place to book! Cannot recommend Tenerife First Excursions enough, Mattie is super friendly and very helpful. He booked us on the Viking ragnarok boat. The trip made our holiday it was the best experience. We won’t be booking with anyone else!
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