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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    Meander66661438156
    5 star rating
    8/19/2024
    Superb Visited tenerife for the second time and was straight back to first excursions in Los Cristiano. Dealt with Mark who arranged us a sunset quad trip amongst other things. Fantastic experience from start to finish and great customer service. Keep it up chaps
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    Teresa H Avatar
    Teresa H
    5 star rating
    8/21/2024
    Experiencia en el mar Reservamos una en barco con Laura en la oficina y fue una experiencia increíble. Navegamos por aguas cristalinas y disfrutamos mucho del paisaje costero. La tripulación muy amable y atenta. Tuvimos la oportunidad de bañarnos en una cala y la comida y bebida en el barco fue espectacular. Gracias a Aythamy por cuidarnos en el barco y por toda la información sobre las ballenas y los delfines. Gracias a Laura por organizar una experiencia inolvidable. Volveremos y recomendaremos esta compañía.
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    Alicia Mia
    8/27/2023
    Amazing Service and experiences ! I Wouldn’t book with anyone else in Tenerife.We spoke to the lovely Lisa Fay who was friendly and professional throughout. Lisa was attentive with what we wanted to do and found the best excursions to suit us and our needs with amazing deals which you can’t find anywhere else on the island. I couldn’t recommend this company enough, so helpful and provide you with lots of information about each trip. 100% the highlight of the holiday, we will definitely be using them again without a doubt😊!
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    dean s
    5 star rating
    8/20/2024
    Great holiday We used Lisa from Tenerife First Excursions for a whale watching tour, aqua land tickets and a boat trip. Lisa went above and beyond for our family ensuring we had everything we needed and organised our excursions on her day off. She was very informative and helpful. Would highly recommend
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    Melissa Hilton
    7/22/2023
    We booked 2 trips with First Excursions, Whale and Dolphin boat trip and Sunset quad bikes, both were excellent and all staff were brilliant
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    Ruth Thompson Avatar
    Ruth Thompson
    8/03/2019
    great service. met and bettered the promotional price we'd been given for Ragnarock boat trip. I'd certainly use them again
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    Margaret B
    5 star rating
    2/06/2026
    Excellent experience We did Teide, Icod, Garachico & Masca. Booking agents, tour guide & driver all excellent. Can't recommend this company enough. First class, thank you. We went with them to La Gomera last year - another great tour.
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    James G Avatar
    James G
    5 star rating
    4/17/2025
    Tenerife First Excursions is First for a Reason! This is the ONLY company to go with if you are planning excursions in Tenerife as they put customers first! 👏 I booked the TEIDE+ICOD+GARACHICO tour to better know Tenerife and the customer service I received here from Kim and Kayleigh was exemplary!!! 👏They made sure I knew where I was going and even arranged a ride for me to the stop to catch the bus. Communication was excellent especially when I ran into a problem with the guide from Island tours that was leading this bus tour. The scenery was breathtaking so don’t miss out on what this volcanic island has to offer with Tenerife First Excursions!
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