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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  • Jill Aires Avatar
    Jill Aires
    4/29/2025
    Sarah is amazing! We were booked for the Opera 60 tour but due to bad weather we had it cancelled a few times. Sarah was super accommodating and we finally got to the trip!
    Well worth the wait and highly recommend the boat trip! It was amazing and will definitely be booking again! Thank you again
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    inside1971 Avatar
    inside1971
    5 star rating
    7/26/2022
    Opera e Fabry!! Il Top! Fabrizio è una garanzia!! SEMPRE!!! Ho fatto con lui la prima escursione a gennaio e ora abbiamo ripetuto!e ad agosto arriveranno altri amici e ci andrò di nuovo!!!Escursione ben organizzata, cibo buono !Avvistati delfini, tartarughe e balene, una meraviglia!!! Grazie!!
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    549dennisj Avatar
    549dennisj
    5 star rating
    4/06/2022
    Refund. Our trip was cancelled due to bad weather. So i had my money refunded without any problems. And the staff are very informative and helpful. Are going to use them again next time🙂
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    alan d Avatar
    alan d
    5 star rating
    8/29/2024
    Buggy tour We booked buggy tour with patricia .patricia was so helpful friendly gave us lots of information .the buggy tour was brilliant. Would highly recommend booking with patricia
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    Jane Eyre
    3/07/2023
    Did Teide sunset tour - Fabulous
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    shaun H Avatar
    shaun H
    5 star rating
    5/30/2023
    Top Team Highly Recommend Booked up multiple activities with Mattie brilliant lad who went above and beyond making sure everything was how it should’ve been passed his number on to friends who go to Tenerife every year and when I’m back I’ll be using him and his team again! Perfect service highly recommend.
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    Jodie Flood Avatar
    Jodie Flood
    1/09/2024
    Just finishing off a 3 week holiday in Tenerife with a 5mth old baby and we used Tenerife First Excursions for all of our trips. Laura in the office was great help planning the trips and had lots of tips and advice. Highlights were a sunset boat trip and and star gazing with Night Skies Teneriffe…
    Would have loved the quad tour and some others but we will have to wait a few years for that 😀
    Thanks for making our holiday easier
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    James M Avatar
    James M
    5 star rating
    3/26/2023
    A fantastic experience! This was incredible! Captain Jesus we salute you! There was only one other couple on the boat so the whole experience felt like a private charter. We saw lots of dolphins, they come very close to the boat and Jesus managed to follow them perfectly. Heading a little bit further out we saw 3 pilot whales with their calf’s. Once we had seen these we sailed back towards an idyllic swimming spot where we saw a turtle. It’s also a lovely looking boat so makes for some great photographs with stunning views looking back towards Tenerife. I would definitely recommend this excursion.
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