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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  • Carol S Avatar
    Carol S
    5 star rating
    8/19/2024
    Extremely helpful Mark is a true gent sorted us out a boat trip great value very helpful gentleman will use these guys every time we come to tenerife
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    sam g Avatar
    sam g
    5 star rating
    8/24/2024
    Jet ski i came over to tenerife and wa looking to do jet skis i spoke to a lovely woman named laura who ensured i got the right service suitable for me and my partner, the jet ski experience was amazing will defiantly book through this company when i return
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    Jess C Avatar
    Jess C
    4 star rating
    7/18/2024
    Best life experience ✨ We have the absolute best experience! The food was lovely! The tour guide was amazing and made everyone feel welcome with his wide range of languages. We didn’t only get to see the start but one of the most amazing sun sets! The star gazing was a once in a life time thing! I will never forget it! I would put this in the best top 5 days of my life ✨
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    Kyle T Avatar
    Kyle T
    5 star rating
    9/03/2024
    Holiday in Tenerife We booked a couple of activities to do on our holiday in Tenerife. A whale and dolphin boat trip, siam park and monkey park, all of them were amazing. We all loved the boat trip as we saw loads of whales and were able to go for a swim. Thank you to Tenerife excursions and Laura for arranging some lovely trips.
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  • Maïté George Avatar
    Maïté George
    5/23/2020
    Really nice experience with a great staff. We spent such a good moment with dolphins ! Thank you very much 🙏
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    Marcobambino Avatar
    Marcobambino
    5 star rating
    4/20/2023
    Great Family Experience Booked as a family of adult and kids for parasailing at Puerto Colon through Matty at Tenerife First Excursion. Very easy to book and very friendly and quick to reply to any questions we had in regards to the trip. Great prices, Great hour out on the sea. Seen dolphins. Kids and adults alike loved the experience. Would highly recommend booking with them. Will deffo do more next time we are back.
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    Garry Avatar
    Garry
    4/23/2022
    3h whale watching excursion with pick up from Los Cristianos.Unfortunately, my wife was taken ill the morning of our trip, and at very short notice we had to cancel. Rescheduling I thought would be almost impossible at such short notice, so I understood/expected we would lose the money paid out for the trip, or so I thought…. I would like to say a massive thank you to Sahar, who is an absolute star, and after much effort on her part actually managed to rearrange the trip for later in the week. We really appreciate Sahar’s help, total respect.The whale watching trip was fun and amazing, many a spotted dolphin and pilot whale were seen. All in all, a very professional service from start to finish. My thanks to everyone involved.
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    Di A Avatar
    Di A
    5 star rating
    4/15/2025
    Best advice and service to have a good time What a great experience we had! Thanks to Kim who's great knowledge of the trips helped us to decide and satisfy everyone's interests. We went to Loro park, Go Karting and all day tour to Teide, Masca, Icod and Gatachico. We had great time. Definitely can't recommend this company enough as the service was brilliant. Thank you for making our little holiday a great experience.
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