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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  • Jeroen N Avatar
    Jeroen N
    5 star rating
    4/27/2025
    Kim is geweldig Wij hebben Kim meerdere excursies geboekt. Ze is geweldig. Wat een fijn mens. Bedankt Kim je hebt onze vakantie onvergetelijk gemaakt.
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    stevenaS9193HW
    5 star rating
    4/24/2022
    Whale watching in Tenerife Really relaxing and enjoyable trip. Thomas was excellent as our guide, very friendly, knowledgeable and great with all the kids (and adults) on board.And to top it all we saw pods of spotted and bottlenose dolphins as well as a family of short-finned pilot whales.
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    Sherpa05155884426 Avatar
    Sherpa05155884426
    5 star rating
    9/02/2024
    Top-ervaringen Fantastische ervaring op de jetski en geweldige buggyrit by night op de Teide. Goeie keuze van partners voor de uitvoering van de excursies. Twee aanraders. Sarah van Tenerife First Excursions is behulpzaam, niet opdringerig en afspraken werden perfect nagekomen.
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    marmartinez1809
    5 star rating
    4/19/2022
    Merece la pena Magnífica travesía. Vimos delfines y calderones aunque lo que te tiene que gustar es navegar ya que tres horas dan para mucho. Nos bañamos y el patrón fue muy agradable. 100 % recomendable. Relacion calidad precio buenísima. Volveremos
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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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    Adam McGuinness Avatar
    Adam McGuinness
    5/28/2022
    Went to Tenerife first excursions this morning and booked 3 excursions with Kim who works for Daniel a youtuber I follow what can I say couldn’t of met a nicer group to deal with I highly recommend booking with this genuine irish owned company and if you love Tenerife please follow @thecraicmaster on YouTube we will be back he runs such a great business
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    The Vault Bar Tenerife
    5 star rating
    8/05/2024
    Unforgettable experience What can I say…… WOW what an experience from start to finish Sarah was amazing 🤩 Easy to book through WhatsApp and payment link with tickets sent instantly! Couldn’t have been made any easier! Even answering the phone to me when I got lost on the pier trying to find the submarine 🫣🤣 The submarine itself is just incredible, the efforts and lengths this business has gone to create truly magical experience for all is one of the best! I’m not sure who enjoyed it more being honest, me or the kids 😂 honestly could not recommend an excursion more. Can’t believe we’ve never done it before!
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    Janner Obredor
    11/24/2024
    Excelente como empresa y como personas. Muy atentas. Mención especial a Andrea X2 vía WhatsApp me ayudo muchísimo y otra chica que no recuerdo el nombre.
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