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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  • Lee Kitson Avatar
    Lee Kitson
    2/11/2022
    Great experience with this company, booked Jungle Park, loro Park and whale watching good price and all events were great, also my boys got to meet Daniel which has made their holiday, thanks Daniel, Lisa and Kim
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    Ryan T Avatar
    Ryan T
    5 star rating
    7/10/2024
    Unreal views Quads were fun, everyone was friendly and the route and views were amazing. Even got pizza so what a result and a great evening out
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    Nelle L Avatar
    Nelle L
    5 star rating
    3/02/2025
    Awesome can’t recommend enough! Booked all of our excursions through LisaFay who was absolutely amazing. We booked Siam Park, the jet cars, the sunset quad trip and she chucked in free monkey park tickets which was brilliant as we was planning on going anyway! Can’t thank Lisa and the team enough we lost our tickets and she was amazing reassuring us that we could still complete the excursions and assured us that the tour providers were aware we would have photos of the tickets rather than the physical ticket. The sunset quad tour was absolutely breathtaking, we got picked up from our hotel fully safety briefed on driving the quads which was really helpful as we were both a little anxious due to never driving one before. As we drove up towards mount Teidi we stopped off at various different view points and were given water and snacks and then non-alcoholic Prosecco to watch the sunset. The guys that took us up who worked for Tenerife first quads were awesome giving us facts about the surroundings as we stopped. Can’t recommend this excursion enough to anyone visiting Tenerife. Thank you so much to the team at Tenerife first excursions enough for being so brilliant and will 1000 percent use them the next time we visit Tenerife!
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    Leeanne Mackinnon Avatar
    Leeanne Mackinnon
    10/18/2025
    Booked our excursion with them today. brilliant service
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  • Sabina S Avatar
    Sabina S
    5 star rating
    8/26/2024
    Great experience I cannot recommend Kayleigh and Laura enough! They were absolutely amazing from start to finish. Not only did they provide us with the best recommendations for trips that perfectly matched our interests, but they were also incredibly patient throughout the entire process. They gave us all the time we needed to think things over, never rushing or pressuring us into making a decision. Beyond just trip planning, Kayleigh and Laura went above and beyond by offering tips on everything we needed to know during our stay in Tenerife. From advice on taxis and Uber to insights on local prices and car rentals, they truly thought of everything. Their willingness to help made our experience so much smoother and stress-free. If you're planning a trip and want someone who genuinely cares about making your experience the best it can be, Tenerife First Excursions is the perfect choice. We highly recommend it!
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    camilla m Avatar
    camilla m
    5 star rating
    8/12/2024
    Amazing!!!!! Siamo stati ieri con amici con Fabrizio, inutile dire che è stato fantastico! Abbiamo avuto la fortuna di avvistare balene da molto vicine ed è stato meraviglioso, Fabrizio ti mette subito a tuo agio ed è impossibile trovarsi male! Consigliamo assolutamente!!! Cibo ottimo e mare meraviglioso
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    Peter Smith Avatar
    Peter Smith
    2/13/2025
    These really do give you the best possible price first time unlike some of them who constantly try to over charge you. Thanks Mat and Trev for sorting us out with some brilliant experiences at a brilliant price
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    Jade A Avatar
    Jade A
    5 star rating
    7/24/2024
    Whale and Dolphin watching Catermaran Best trip ever captain and crew were friendly and comforting, saw the whales and turtles was amazing, the sun was shining perfect weather.
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