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
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  • Gergő Ráskai Avatar
    Gergő Ráskai
    4/23/2022
    Spoke to Ross was great help getting us sorted with a rent a car. 5 star service. Thanks a million. See you next Time
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    Ashleigh F Avatar
    Ashleigh F
    5 star rating
    8/29/2024
    100% helpful! We found Tenerife first excursions and booked our trips with Patricia! She was amazing with explaining what each trip involved and also advised on what is best to go to! Would definitely recommend booking with Tenerife First Excursions especially with Patricia.
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    Sharon C Avatar
    Sharon C
    5 star rating
    4/11/2025
    Fantastic company to book excursion Been coming to Tenerife for years, never been to Loro park zoo Claire took great care of us and booked everything, Communication great and nothing appeared to be a problem. Fantastic future excursions will definitely be booked through Claire. For those who haven’t visited this zoo, I advise that you do, Orca show amazing and even got to see the new babyGorillas so funny, and the coral exhibit amazing.Food and drinks reasonable prices
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    Jack Dove Avatar
    Jack Dove
    8/04/2023
    Booked a few excursions. But had an issue with one that didn’t quite give us the experience we were sold. How ever went back to the guys at First Excursions and they couldn’t have been more professional and helpful. Couldn’t recommend these guys enough. Wouldn’t book an excursion anywhere else. Top quality service!
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    ryan q
    5 star rating
    1/03/2025
    Highly recommend great prices fantastic service Best about highly recommend good prices great service , we booked car hire,loro park and aqualand .Trev was so accommodating and helpful there were also kids toys and kitchen to keep them entertained which was a godsend 👌Cheers Trev will be back in a few months
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    Neil M Avatar
    Neil M
    5 star rating
    2/13/2026
    Spectacular views on super organised trip Couldn’t fault it from start to finish, everything ran seamlessly, sun set spot was great and guide and astronomical expert so knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend
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    Stephanie O Avatar
    Stephanie O
    4 star rating
    9/03/2024
    Patricia is the best ❣️ Amazing trip boat was a little crowded and tight for seats but we were able to secure a bed which cost an extra €15 per bed! Ham and cheese rolls also were included and were nice all round we really enjoyed our trip and would recommend would also recommend some motion sickness remedies the sea was quite rough and many people were sick We booked with Patricia and honestly couldn’t have asked for a better person to help us with our decision and even went out of her way to meet me with the tickets ❤️🙏 Thank you so so much you are why are experience as a big group was so enjoyable and am I would book with you for future trips🫶
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    Globi72 Avatar
    Globi72
    5 star rating
    4/11/2023
    Perfect Today, we had the chance for a private boat trip with Captain Xiba on the Galatea yacht. Shortly after departure from the Harbour, we could watch a pilot whale Familie. The further we moved out to sea, the closer the whales came to the sailing boat. The best was the fact that we were alone and no other noisy boats were around. We highly recommend this boat trip with Xiba and owner Patrick. Both of them are very friendly and competent. Thank you especially for letting a Swiss sailor take the steering wheel for a while :-) Michèle, Emilia and Christian
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