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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  • Laura G Avatar
    Laura G
    5 star rating
    1/19/2026
    Thank you Linda and Tenerife First Excursions My and my work friends booked car rental through this company which was 10/10, car was brought to our hotel at the needed time. Because we liked the quick service we decided to book Teide National Park excursion for another day and it was one of the best days - guide was hilarious and tour was super well organized.Highly recommend - our contact person was Linda and she was super friendly, helpful and professional :)
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    JoelR Avatar
    JoelR
    5 star rating
    8/11/2022
    Best boat experience in Tenerife The boat excursion was amazing and the boat itself is very luxurious. The host for the tour is fantastic and very flamboyant which makes the experience even better and a great laugh. He goes above and beyond to make a the best experience and points out every opportunity to spot dolphins and whales which we did (which isn’t guaranteed). We stopped off at La Caleta for a decent time to jump in the sea, cool down and go snorkelling. The food during this stop is great and drinks are provided throughout the excursion. Will definitely be doing this again!
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    alan d Avatar
    alan d
    5 star rating
    8/29/2024
    Boat trip I booked boat trip with Patrica she was so helpful . She went out of her way to help . Would totally recommend . The boat trip was amazing
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    Caitlin Earle Avatar
    Caitlin Earle
    6/02/2022
    I would just like to say thank you so much to Kim and Daniel for looking after myself and my boyfriend with all our excursions. They were so helpful with every excursion and don't make you feel like you had to book with then I wouldn't go any where else only to then and every time we past by the shop Kim would always remember us . I wish I could give more than 5* . X
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  • Laura Watson Avatar
    Laura Watson
    11/12/2025
    We definitely recommend this excursion company - Trev at Tenerife First Excursions was fantastic and helped us book a trip round the island of Tenerife which was really good 👍
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    aaqilzeyad
    5 star rating
    6/01/2022
    Wonderful time Mattie was amazing he managed to fit me and my wife in a day before, kept us up to date when the booking had to be cancelled due to bad weather conditions and slot us in again the next day. On the day of the quad bikes the staff there were very nice and spoke English which helped! The excursions itself was a very good experience and very informative. We really enjoyed the off road part of it. Also got mini pizzas at the end of it which was really nice. Thank you to everyone at Tenerife First Excursions!!
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    azmi h Avatar
    azmi h
    5 star rating
    5/27/2023
    2 Stündige Jetski Fahrt Wir haben einen guten Preis für 2 stündige Jetski Fahrt bekommen, das Personal im Büro war sehr nett und hilfsbereit, das Team(besonders Mattie) ist auf jeden Fall weiterzuempfehlen.
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    Yorkshirerose169
    5 star rating
    2/20/2025
    Fabulous The best boat trip we've done in Tenerife.Food, drinks & service were fabulous.We saw Orcas to the excitement of the captain Fabrizio who clearly loves his job.
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