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
  • I6676LVmariaa Avatar
    I6676LVmariaa
    5 star rating
    2/17/2022
    An unique experience My family fully enjoyed seeing whales, dolphins and a turtle...The lady in command was so confident and experienced,A lovely host! Gracias Isabel XStaff very efficient and available at all times.. Thanks Sahar and Daniel 👍
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    Mckenzie D Avatar
    Mckenzie D
    5 star rating
    9/01/2024
    Very helpful Kim was amazing in helping us book our tickets. Made us feel comfortable and gave us very good advice and recommendations.
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    Aaron G Avatar
    Aaron G
    5 star rating
    8/28/2024
    Self hire boat 100% recommend ! Booked boat trip kayaking and Siam park with Patricia she helped us with everything. Recommend 100% thanks for the help
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    KiTactical Avatar
    KiTactical
    5 star rating
    5/12/2022
    True yacht experience, cool captain It was not too crowded (10 people); yacht was nice; captain was nice; overall ticket is not too expensive!! Especially compared to those big catamaran yachts where you have 50+ people this was very good! Totally recommend!
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  • m418f Avatar
    m418f
    5 star rating
    12/07/2021
    Vor Ort in Las Americas und online Team mit viel Erfahrung, gut organisiert, sehr freundlich.Habe bei Ihnen die Tour Wal und Delphinbeobachtung (MAX:11Leute) gebucht, alles wie es sein sollte
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    Azura118 Avatar
    Azura118
    5 star rating
    4/19/2022
    Definitely the place to buy excursions Ross, in Los Cristianos, is a star! He knows his stuff and made booking the trip a breeze. He responds to WhatsApp messages extremely quickly and is super helpful. He also made several restaurant and bar recommendations. He is a real credit to the company.We loved our star gazing on Mount Teide. Thanks, Ross.
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    Leonie Palmer Avatar
    Leonie Palmer
    9/23/2025
    Kim was absolutely amazing and sorted us out this morning with a mnt teide buggy trip for the family, and was so friendly and helpful. We will be returning inna couple days to book the next trip!!
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    tonycEssex Avatar
    tonycEssex
    5 star rating
    12/26/2021
    Whale and dolphin trip Visited Daniel at Tenerife first excursions, and got a great deal on the whale and dolphin trip for 5 of us, we booked the small boat and had a great time.
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