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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  • Katie Louise Hamlett Avatar
    Katie Louise Hamlett
    10/26/2022
    Excellent customer service would definitely recommend . We booked 3 excursions with Kim who was lovely and very helpful.

    We booked a helicopter ride that was amazing best thing I have ever done well worth it . On the morning that we was due to go we was unable to get a taxi as all held up due to a accident on the motorway called up and mattie answered and offer to come and collect us and take us there so we didn’t missed ……… excellent customer service.

    We also did Siam park and a boat trip which both was really good and at a really good price

    Will definitely be back to book again when next on the island

    The Hamlett’s
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    lillia ferguson Avatar
    lillia ferguson
    4/22/2024
    Daniel, lee and Emily were all amazing! We had such a great time doing the quad trip up the volcano, was the highlight of our trip and will be doing again when back. Thank use!
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    gardenathome Avatar
    gardenathome
    5 star rating
    11/03/2021
    Amazing What an amazing few hours. Many thanks to our skipper Guy, who made it a fantastic experience.His passion for the sea and its wildlife is extraordinary.We were lucky to see some dolphins and whales, but the trip was so much more than that.Our group has been on the much larger boat tours, but we won’t be doing that again, the smaller boat was so much nicer.The weather meant that Guy was able to cut the engines and sail for a while.100% recommend this trip.Many thanks.
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    Brittany W Avatar
    Brittany W
    5 star rating
    8/09/2022
    Amazing AMAZING! Never been on a jet ski before so was very nervous and anxious but WOW! Such a fun experience. Booked through Sarah at Tenerife First Excursions. She wasn’t pushy at all, very helpful and very informative. An absolute must! Thank-you Sarah and everyone at Flash Jet Ski 🌴
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  • livvy244 Avatar
    livvy244
    5 star rating
    9/16/2024
    YOU MUST DO THE SUNSET TOUR!!! We used first excursions to book jet ski’s and the sunset experience on the buggies. The company is very organised and communicates really well, we got picked up from our hotel for the sunset experience and the driver arrived on time. It is an ABSOLUTE MUST DO, you will not regret it. We were worried as it was cloudy on the day we had this booked but once you are above the clouds the sky is unreal. I have never done anything like this before it is so worth the money. But take a jacket/jumper as it is so cold when you go through the clouds, they didn’t tell us this and we were freezing!! You can take snacks and drinks with you but they do provide water. You can buy the neck covers there for €5.
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    Keithy3136 Avatar
    Keithy3136
    5 star rating
    12/26/2021
    Amazing, 100% recommended I can't praise Daniel and his team of professionals both in the office and at sea. We too a trio with a crazy Irish man on his yacht. Food and drink provided. Most important thing was the respect this man had for the dolphin, whales and turtle we say. It was the most amazing thing ever to see these majestic animals in their own environment absolutely amazing. I was like a child. Couldn't recommend these absolutely professionals. 100%.
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    bhaktimata Avatar
    bhaktimata
    5 star rating
    4/26/2023
    A great day Whale Watching This turned out to be a great day. The crew were all very sweet , helpful and friendly and we actually got to see 13 whales that day on April 19th, 2023. The boat was large enough where everyone got a seat or a place to watch. We are vegan, and pre-ordered a vegan meal of Paella, and it was tasty. They had a swim session at the endl. All in all, I would highly recommend this tour.
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    emmanuellebU8241YN
    5 star rating
    3/01/2022
    Superbe Exceptionnel ! Le quad trop marrant... Des paysages superbes ... Tout le parcours en hors route (sauf les quelques mètres qui vont au garage ... Mon fils de 15 ans a pu conduire le quad double.... On s'est régalés ... Je recommande vivement.
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