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
Travelers Choice 2021-2026
  • Timus Avatar
    Timus
    5 star rating
    9/08/2022
    A boat trip on board the Ragnorok seeing the whales and dolphins. Before travelling to Tenerife we had decided this year we would like to go on a boat trip, we had a total of 10 members in our party with 2 being children.We walked past the kiosk a couple of times and spoke with Mattie who offered us a variety of trips, although we knew we wanted to go on a boat we were struggling to pick which one. Mattue was great in helping us decide and we narrowed it down to 2 options, we decided upon the Ragnorok as it would be more fun for the children. On the day of our trip we arrived to the port ready to board, all the crew were dressed up and in character which I think was brilliant, the whole 3 hours went by so quick but the crew never broke character once and I can honestly say we had one of the best days in Tenerife. We were lucky enough to see a pod of whales and had a good laugh being sacrificed to the sea by the crew. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone and to book with Tenerife first excursions is a must, great helpful staff who have given us a great memory until we return.
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    Jerome Catric Avatar
    Jerome Catric
    1/07/2023
    We did a nice tour on the Gomera island.
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    Rachael D Avatar
    Rachael D
    5 star rating
    2/15/2025
    Off roading and volcano tour Absolutely loved this. We upgraded to 2 buggy when we got there instead of the 6 seater . Everyone Absolutely loved the whole day... but dress warm because it's absolutely freezing at the top lol
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    laurie-anne
    5 star rating
    5/05/2022
    Sunset, stars & moon! Booked from the UK over Facebook with Ross, communication was brilliant and the booking system was very efficient. Great experience would highly recommend. The meal was very basic and not really a 3 course it was just a bread roll, chicken or fish with rice and potatoes then a small portion of a dessert. The kids loved their homemade chicken nuggets though but make sure you request them as soon as you arrive! (Take snacks for younger children).The tour was brilliant and the tour guide really know their stuff! We were so glad we decided to do this trip as it’s something we will remember forever! Thank you Laurie Delisle
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  • TeamH123 Avatar
    TeamH123
    5 star rating
    10/31/2021
    Fantastic After watching Daniel on YouTube we decided that we would book through Tenerife First Excursions and the service and communication was excellent. The tour itself was amazing and the guys really looked after us and were extremely knowledgable about the stars and planets. The photos are included on this trip and there were plenty of wow moments. This is a fantastic trip and we will definitely look at booking another trip through Tenerife First Excursions next time we visit Tenerife.
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    Aoife Toal
    11/02/2022
    Great company to deal with especially Kim she was amazing help from start to finish would highly recommend
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    Stephen Avatar
    Stephen
    9/04/2023
    Best place to come and Book excursions 🏍️🌊🤽‍♀️ on the Island really help and attentive thanks 👊🏼🥂
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    Kevin M Avatar
    Kevin M
    5 star rating
    2/18/2026
    Really enjoyed. I really enjoyable trip. The boat - Shogun - had everything we need......including shade! Crew were fantastic, helpful, informal and entertaining! Lunch and drinks were served when returned to port and was very nice.
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