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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  • 28caitline Avatar
    28caitline
    5 star rating
    6/02/2022
    Amazing 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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    summer w Avatar
    summer w
    5 star rating
    9/09/2024
    INCREDIBLE absolutely incredible, easy to book and JLD quads were amazing, the views were incredible and the quad biking was fun and felt very safe and we havent done it beforehand, provided sandwiches and water at the top , also gave us helmets , protective vests and jackets , could not recommend enough!!
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    Leeroy Jimkins Avatar
    Leeroy Jimkins
    10/25/2021
    Sensibly priced excursions great to deal with and well worth the walk from playa de Las Americas . every trip we booked went flawlessly and on time . will be back again next time we visit Tenerife
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    George B Avatar
    George B
    5/04/2023
    May 2023 Another excellent visit to Kim at Tenerife First. As before she provided a n excellent service sorting out two tours for us. Also meet Daniel, Tenerife First owner for the first time having seen him on YouTube many times. April 2022 Thank you Dan for telling us about Tenerife First and and a extra big thank you to Kim for taking the time to help us with our excursions. A first class service that went well beyond what we have received elsewhere in the past from other sources.
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  • Rob Chapman Avatar
    Rob Chapman
    6/04/2022
    Very professional and helpful, one of the very best excursion companies
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    Alexandra Rijnoveanu Avatar
    Alexandra Rijnoveanu
    10/23/2021
    Great customer service (which is not easy to find in this area of Tenerife) , affordable prices compared to what you can find online, particularly for cars👌🏻.
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    ayham kassab Avatar
    ayham kassab
    4/23/2022
    We wanted to see the dolphins but didn't know which boat to take as there are many options. Both Lea and Danny spent over 30 minutes with us answering our questions and listening to what we wanted to recommend the best option for us, they even checked the weather on the day of our trip to make sure that we would have a pleasant trip, and indeed it was. Thanks!
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    Carine V Avatar
    Carine V
    5 star rating
    2/01/2026
    Fantastic Heb deze trip het laatste jaar al 4 x gedaan. Telkens met andere vrienden. Altijd heel leuke beleving. Altijd verschillende vissen gezien, dolfijnen, walvissen, schildpadden. De crew Letty en Fabricio zijn héél professioneel, heel vriendelijk en gedienstig…. Heel gezellige sfeer. De boot is ook super mooi, en wat voor mij een heel groot pluspunt is…. Max 12 personen. Heel aangenaam om zoveel ruimte te hebben. Echte aanrader 👍🏻👍🏻!
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