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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  • 401leed Avatar
    401leed
    5 star rating
    12/15/2021
    The ONLY Excursion Company in Tenerife I recommend. Firstly let me introduce myself. I am a well known YouTuber called The MacMaster and review many places around the world and have filmed many reviews in Tenerife. If you search for MacMaster Tenerife you'll find me. I have used Tenerife First Excursions many times and have got to know The owner very well in the last couple of years and I can vouch personally and stake my reputation on YouTube and honestly say that Tenerife First Excursions are without a doubt the most trustworthy honest company I have ever know. I can assure you Tenerife First Excursions is the ONLY Excursion Company in Tenerife I would recommend!! I stake my reputation on this! I have over 51,000 subscribers and I stand by the fact that Tenerife First Excursions are absolutely Brilliant!!! Kind Regards The MacMaster.
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    Jacek K Avatar
    Jacek K
    5 star rating
    2/14/2025
    The best excursion shop Dominika świetny handlowiec. Dla tych oczu wezme duży kredyt. POLECAMSPRZEDAWCA I FIRMA PIERWSZA KLASA. wypożyczyła nam auto, popłynęliśmy na delfiny. . Na prawdę polecam taki pracownik to skarb.
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    SteveL210 Avatar
    SteveL210
    5 star rating
    12/17/2021
    Best by far Great experience, Great boat, great host. We started out on the boat and was greeted by Richard the captain, he explained what we may or may not see and started to serve the drinks (all included). We had been going around half hour and then spotted some pilot whales, great to see these creatures in their environment. Also spotted dolphins whilst heading to a nice bay where we moored for some food.You could swim here jumping of the boat and the water was very warm.We were served chicken, rice and veg and it was very nice.After a while we set off back to our dock and the end of the trip.Richard is a top class host and captain......Thanks for a top class experience
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    Bridget tracey J Avatar
    Bridget tracey J
    5 star rating
    8/24/2024
    Richie the gem First of all I would like to clarify that I have never met such a kind gentleman ever, we had explained that one our kids is on the autism spectrum and Richie could not have gone above and beyond more to help us choose our tours, he had constantly kept in touch throughout our holiday via WhatsApp to see if we were all ok and that everything had gone smoothly, one morning we had a hic up and I had to call Richie via WhatsApp and even tho it was his day off he done everything to sort it out, this happened more than just once by the way, I cannot thank him enough for making us feel at ease and helping us with everything. Your a true gentleman Richie and there should be more people in the world like you 😊 when we come back hopefully we get to deal with you again😊 Thank you for everything Irish tracey & Portuguese Monica ☺️💙
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    Mobile04711243933
    4 star rating
    6/22/2023
    Honest and easy We booked kayaking and turtles plus siam park through mark along with a hire car. Everything was so simple. He didn't try to convince us into paying more out for extra excersions and was completely honest with all choices. Highley recommended and would definitely use again. Thank you soo much.
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    Jenny M Avatar
    Jenny M
    5 star rating
    4/12/2026
    Best company for large groups Thank you to Daniel at Tenerife First Excursions. Daniel arranged for our college students two trips - the Whales and Dolphins and an Island Tour. Daniel had the correct paperwork which we needed for our health and safety records. Trips were having to be rescheduled due to the Weather but Daniel took care of all of this for us. He also helped us with restaurant recommendations and bookings tables for such a large group.
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    Navigator55006641517
    5 star rating
    8/17/2024
    Excelente para repetir. Muchas Gracias a Andrea, nos divertimos mucho pescando, excelente jornada para disfrutar tanto como en familia, lo recomiendo 100%. Muchas Gracias!!!!
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    Extraordinary590219
    5 star rating
    7/11/2022
    Amazing experience!! We used Tenerife First excursions while on our holiday in Tenerife, we were welcomed by Lisa day who was incredibly helpful and a lovely lady. She sorted us Sian park at night, jet skii’s and buggies. It was a first class experience and we will 100% use them again.
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