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
  • summer w Avatar
    summer w
    5 star rating
    9/09/2024
    amazing the captain was funny and the people who showed us to the boats were amazing, we saw loads of pilot whales and had a swim near shore , provided snorkel gear and drinks and snacks! would recommend
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    Jesus G Avatar
    Jesus G
    4 star rating
    8/16/2022
    FALTÓ LA SUERTE PERO LO INTENTÓ HASTA EL FINAL Hicimos una excursión de avistamiento con ellos de 3 horas, y estuvo todo perfecto salvo que este día los animalitos no estaban por la labor de mostrarse.Excursión en velero, nosotros éramos 11 personas en total, el velero tiene una zona en la popa junto al capitán de bancos cubiertos por un toldo y también puedes ir en proa al aire libre sentado en la cubierta.Prácticamente al salir te llevan a una cala donde puedes tomar un baño y hacer snorkel, y a la vez sirven la comida que consiste en unas porciones de baguette con jamón, queso, tomate y lechuga, correctos sin más, sirven para alimentarte y si no eres de ir en barco mejor no comer mucho por los mareos. También te ofrecen refrescos y cervezas libremente.Nuestro capitán se pasó las 3 h (menos el tiempo del almuerzo) buscando las ballenas pero ese día no hubo suerte, a pesar de estar comunicado con los compañeros y estar todos barriendo la zona en su busca, este día no se quisieron mostrar, una lástima pero al menos disfrutamos del paseo en barco.Nos comentó que no es lo habitual así que animaos a hacerlo, mucho mejor verlos aquí en libertad que en una piscina de un parque.
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    Maaike K Avatar
    Maaike K
    4 star rating
    6/11/2022
    Hele leuke ervaring. 8 walvissen gezien! Patrick heeft ons super goed geholpen. Hij was erg enthousiast en heeft ons veel verteld over tenerife en de dieren in de zee. We hebben prachtige walvissen gespot en hij maakte leuke grapjes! Zeker aan te raden. Wij gingen rond 16.00 en we hebben wel 8 walvissen gezien die de kapitein de rest van de dag nog niet gezien had!
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    fran Avatar
    fran
    5 star rating
    9/13/2024
    Best excursion place We always use these for all our excursions they’re brilliant used them the past two years now, mark and Dan at the los Cristianos shop are both amazing and helpful they always help us find the best things to do while over there, both friendly and always up for a chat too, we’ve booked jet skis, volcano buggy tour, paragliding, loro park, kayaks, quad volcano tour and loved every single one, we’ve also rented the e scooters which are cheaper than the ones you can use from around the island that are usually park and go, always give us a nice little deal if you book multiple trips at the same time too which is good, definitely recommend using this company for all your activities, hopefully see you next year guys too book more
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  • Adam B Avatar
    Adam B
    5 star rating
    7/03/2022
    Full day excursion Tiede to Masca day tour. Daniel & his team, amazing and the tour guide was very informative. Amazing
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    Linda F Avatar
    Linda F
    5 star rating
    3/20/2026
    Dream holiday program We had a twin ticket to Siam and Loro park, so we had a organized bus to Loro park. It was well organized and smooth. Just what you need with kids!
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    Extraordinary777054 Avatar
    Extraordinary777054
    5 star rating
    6/22/2022
    Fab excursion company Lisa couldn't of been more helpful, we booked a trip to loro parque and whale watching, she explained everything and advised us what was best for what we wanted.Also not excursion related, but I was looking for the hospital to get a prescription for my mum and went to Lisa who said try a hospital just up the road as the other was miles away, so grateful for that! Definitely recommend them
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    Patrick Lonergan Avatar
    Patrick Lonergan
    1/19/2025
    We were a group of 9 and wanted to do multiple activities. Lisa Fay was great to deal with and gave us good info on everything, Lisa took care of all our bookings which included whale watching, snorkelling, jet ski tour, mount teide stargazing and our favourite was Siam park. Would highly recommend these guys for a smooth and easy booking.
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