Boat Tours in Gran Canaria: 15 With Prices and Running Times

1.From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,520 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $47Our pick

Cruise from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast aboard Spirit of the Sea, a 97-passenger catamaran with a glass-bottom viewing area. A multilingual crew helps you spot dolphins, whales, turtles, and other cetaceans. The 2.5-hour trip includes return transfers from selected southern resorts and a free second outing if no cetaceans appear.

“Brilliant experience, saw lots of dolphins! The crew were constantly asking if people were okay, a few people with seasickness which was handled well by the crew. Very good!”

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2.Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,855 reviews · from $40Best value

Set out from Puerto Rico with Líneas Salmón for a 2.5-hour search for dolphins and whales. Guide Mario and the crew speak Spanish, English, and German, and the boat has a cash bar. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, but the crew may offer a return trip when conditions prevent a sighting.

“We saw the dolphins quite early and later on we saw a lot so we got very lucky. It was quite wavy at some points and while waiting it was very hot so I would recommend havibg a hat with you. Luckily, we didn't get sea sick. But overall, great excursion.”

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3.Fun Catamaran Cruise with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,019 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $88

Spend 4.5 hours aboard Afrikat, cruising from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast. You’ll swim and snorkel in a clear bay, eat a chicken wrap and pasta salad, and enjoy unlimited beer, sangria, soft drinks, juice, coffee, and water. The lively crew, including Potter and Nikita on some trips, also offers discounted jet skis, parasailing, donut rides, and speedboat trips.

“The snorkelling was amazing, the staff was great and 100% worth the money”

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4.Puerto de Mogan: Boat and Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 855 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Join Ruben and Marta on a three-hour Yellow Boat Mogan cruise from Puerto de Mogan. Sail past Gran Canaria’s cliffs to Tasarte, then stop at boat-only El Perchel for about 90 minutes of snorkeling. Equipment, drinks, vegetarian tapas, photos, and guidance are included. Non-swimmers cannot join, and towels are not provided.

“Brilliant trip, well looked after by the hosts. We did a few boat trips while we were there, and this was the best one of the lot.”

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5.Catamaran Day Trip with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 845 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $97

Sail from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast on a spacious catamaran with a small group of up to about 18 people. Swim, snorkel, kayak, and paddleboard at two coastal stops, then enjoy fresh tuna or chicken, Canarian potatoes, salad, and included drinks. Morning trips feature lunch, while afternoon departures serve tapas.

“From start to finish this trip was amazing. would highly recommend”

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6.3h Boat Trip + Snorkeling in Puerto de Mogan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 785 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Set out from Puerto de Mogán with hosts Marta and Ruben for a three-hour cruise along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast. You’ll stop at El Perchel for snorkeling, paddleboarding, and fish spotting, then enjoy Canarian potatoes, Spanish omelette, bread, and drinks onboard. Photos are included, with drone footage when weather permits.

“We got the bus round from Maspalomas which was very straight forward. Walked to the jetty, hosts were very welcoming and it was perfectly organised. A lovely ride out along the coast, lots of photo opps (the hosts happily take as many pictures as you want and then email them to you after) and a good amount of time snorkelling with all the kit provided. A lovely little bay with not many people around. Saw loads of fish and even an Octopus which was rare and a real treat! The lunch and Sangria was delicious. It was a small number of people on the boat and thost hosts speak several…”

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7.Dolphin and Whales watching cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 508 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Set out from Puerto Rico aboard Spirit of the Sea for a 2.5-hour search for dolphins, whales, pilot whales, and other marine life. Captain Lorenzo and a multilingual crew explain what you see. Choose the standard cruise or add a swim stop and selected-resort transfers. A second trip is offered if no marine mammals appear.

“It was a horrible experience. You feel sick the whole time (and I usually don’t get seasick), and so did the other passengers. For children, it’s a shocking experience. They should mention that instead of showing only the romantic side of the trip. You feel so sick that you can’t even see dolphins.”

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8.Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 498 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Sail from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast, watching for dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish. A multilingual marine guide explains what you see, while the 52-foot Multiacuatic catamaran provides two decks, free water and soft drinks, and optional pickup from 33 locations in the south.

“it was very well organised and an amazing experience.”

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9.Shared yacht excursion with beverages, lunch and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 339 reviews · from $78

Spend 3.5 to 4 hours aboard a small yacht from Puerto Rico, limited to 12 passengers. You’ll cruise toward Mogán, swim and snorkel at Perchel Cove, try paddleboarding, and enjoy tapas with an open bar. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup, and return transport are included. Crew members such as Ronnie, Johnny, and Anna are praised for their friendly style.

“Such a lovely day out with lots of drinks and good vibes.”

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10.From Puerto Rico: Boat trip along the coast w/ Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 283 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Spend about four hours aboard the catamaran Princesa Ico, sailing from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria’s south coast. You’ll see cliffs and beaches, stop in a sheltered bay for swimming and lunch, and may spot dolphins, turtles, or flying fish. The Full Pack adds paella, drinks, mojito, salad, wrinkled potatoes, and a banana-boat ride.

“Sadly no dolphins, but was a nice trip Was on the boat about 4 hours With the option of a cave trip and banana boat included.”

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11.Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria: Boat Tour with Tapas and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 275 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Spend four hours aboard Panda Boat Canarias, sailing from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast. Expect hotel pickup, a small-group yacht trip, tapas, beer and sangria, swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. Guides such as Pepe, Ronnie, Suso, Matt, and Mohammed have helped make the trip friendly and personal. Parasailing, jet skiing, and e-surfing cost extra.

“All went very smoothly. The small points I will make are:- the minibus transportation was very hot, the air con wasn’t strong enough or not turned on ? A little bit more communication would have been nice regarding the drinks and diving when we arrived”

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12.From Puerto de Mogán: Sailboat Trip with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · from $96

Join Marek and Dagmara aboard an eight-person sailboat from Puerto de Mogán for four hours along Gran Canaria’s southern coast. You can relax, help steer, snorkel at a quiet beach, and enjoy lunch with beer, wine, and soft drinks. Hotel pickup is available from six resort areas, with English and Polish instruction.

“What an amazing boat and an amazingly my couple. Thankyou for letting us aboard and showing us the coast.”

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13.Afternoon Catamaran Cruise with Food & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 139 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $91

Spend 4.5 hours aboard Afrikat from Puerto Rico, cruising Gran Canaria’s southwest coast toward Mogán. You’ll get a crew-served meal, unlimited beer, sangria, soft drinks, juice, coffee, and water, plus time to swim and snorkel. Potter and the crew keep things lively, with saxophone music from Ashleigh on some trips and optional paid water sports.

“Amazing trip , friendly staff , would recommend to anyone . Really enjoyable day out”

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14.Puerto Rico : 2 hour Dolphin Catamaran Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 129 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Set out from Puerto Rico, Puerto Base, for a two-hour catamaran trip along Gran Canaria’s southern coast. You may spot dolphins, whales, turtles, or flying fish, with a soft drink included. Hotel pickup is available from Bahia Feliz through Mogan. Spanish and English are spoken, and Captain Miguel has earned special praise for his warm, courteous approach.

“The first time we didn’t see any dolphins so we’ve got the ticket for one more try, it’s really nice of you! I do really appreciate! The second time we saw a family of dolphins at the end. It would be perfect to get some more information which species was it, a little more commentary. I would do it one more time!”

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15.Mogan: Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 112 reviews · from $96

Spend four hours aboard Keeper Uno, a small yacht limited to 10 people, sailing from Puerto de Mogán in search of wild dolphins. You’ll see Gran Canaria’s southwest coast, enjoy Spanish omelet, potatoes with mojo, pasta salad, cheese, and drinks, then stop near a natural beach. Snorkeling gear and a paddleboard are provided, but check the swimming rules before booking.

“The Crew was really nice we had some nice hours on the boat with good food and good people”

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