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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  • David W Avatar
    David W
    5 star rating
    1/29/2025
    Thanks to Trevor We booked, Freebird boat trip, night skies & Bikes. This was all arranged by Trev, he sorted it all out for us hassle free all we needed to do is turn up. Thanks
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    Charlotte Avatar
    Charlotte
    8/25/2023
    Superbly supported by Kim. Extremely helpful with our family of 8 to book, jet ski, quad bikes, boat trip, Sian Park and Loro Park. Thank you so much for your patience to book everything 🙏 ❤️ Much appreciated and will come again :)
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    John Wilson Avatar
    John Wilson
    7/31/2025
    I got my phone stolen and Nathan was very helpful he went above and beyond to help me out with booking a flight home ect , couldn’t recommend him and the company enough 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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    Sarah JW Avatar
    Sarah JW
    12/21/2022
    Thank you to Kim Lory for helping me arrange our helicopter ride. she even let me pay in installments as it is one of the more expensive excursions but it was worth every penny!
    my children and I had the best time, the views were breath taking! we even took our Grandma's ashes so that she finally got her wish to fly in a helicopter, a very emotional and beautiful experience ❤️
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  • Robyn Gaskin Avatar
    Robyn Gaskin
    7/01/2024
    Hired a moped from here for two days as a couple.The guy there couldn’t have been more helpful.Fantastic way to get around the island and the roads are so safe to drive on.
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    Keith Dempsey Avatar
    Keith Dempsey
    9/23/2021
    I booked two trips with first excursions tenerife. A boat trip to see whales and dolphins and kayaking to see dolphins and turtles both trip where fantastic well organised and excellently ran events. Daniel is friendly, professional and very honest. He pointed out that seeing the wildlife was not a guarantee. Thankfully he was wrong, both trips delivered on the dolphins, whales and turtles. I can't recommend Frist Excursions Tenerife and his advice and trips highly enough. 10/10 to Daniel and his team.
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    Lauren Brady Moran Avatar
    Lauren Brady Moran
    10/02/2023
    Couldn’t recommend Lisa Fay enough for helping me book excursions for our holiday. We booked 4 excursions with Lisa and she sorted everything including transport to and from the activities and managed to book them for the days we had asked for. Lovely woman and was more than happy to help and answer any questions we had. We started off doing the quad tour up mount teide and it was honestly the best experience ever from start to finish. Couldn’t recommend Daniel and Lee enough for making the day even better. Plenty of laughs and chats from start to finish and the most amazing professional pictures taking by Daniel. Two genuine men who love their job and want to make sure you have the best day. Couldn’t thank them enough. Thanks to Lisa we done Siam Park today and had another brilliant day. We have loro Parque and a boat cruise left to do and I would imagine we will have no issues with clear pickups points wrote out for us thanks to Lisa. Made my birthday holiday one to remember. Thank you 🥰
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    Linda M Avatar
    Linda M
    5 star rating
    7/25/2024
    Tenerife Love coming to Tenerife always have the best time. This company as always is helpful and friendly, full of good ideas to explore the island and make the most of your visit. Many thanks
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