12 Boat Tours in Lanzarote Worth a Slot This Trip

1.Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,435 reviews · 2 hours · from $60Our pick

Sail from Puerto del Carmen on a spacious catamaran during golden hour. You get a welcome mojito, snacks, and one included drink, with beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks often available onboard. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. Dolphin sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

“The boar was lovely with plenty of seating. The welcome drinks and food were great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The views were brilliant. There was some confusion about whether a passport was needed (it wasn't despite email saying it was) which caused some concerns but it was a brilliant day and good value for money. I would highly recommend.”

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2.Arrecife: Timanfaya and Green Lagoon for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,010 reviews · 2.5 - 5 hours · from $58

From Arrecife cruise port, tour Lanzarote’s volcanic south by air-conditioned bus. Choose a shorter Timanfaya visit or the 5-hour trip with La Geria wine tasting, El Golfo’s Green Lagoon, geothermal demonstrations and an optional 25-minute camel ride. Guides such as Vanessa and Laura add clear local insight in English, German or Spanish.

“Whole tour was great, a very enjoyable day, for cruise passengers wanting to see more of island than the normal shops and promenades. It is an amazing landscape which shouldn't be missed. The camel ride was a fun experience which will stay in our memory too. The guide was very passionate about her island and very informative in a humorous commentary. The driver also deserves praise for handling the often steep and winding roads. Well worth the money and much cheaper than similar tours run by the ship.”

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3.2.5-Hour Sunset and Dolphins Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,365 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $61

Join Lanzarote Sea Tours for a 2.5-hour sunset trip aboard the fast Biosfera Jet. Guides such as Teddy and Ameira look for dolphins, whales, and flying fish while sharing facts in English, French, and Spanish. Finish with champagne or juice, pastries, and sunset views before a shuttle returns you to your hotel.

“Fantastic boat trip! Great guide, Tedy, and an overall wonderful experience, even though we didn't see dolphins.”

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4.Sailing Day Trip Around La Graciosa

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,043 reviews · 6 hours · from $81

Travel by coach and ferry from Lanzarote to La Graciosa, then spend about three and a half hours sailing, swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking from a catamaran near Francesa Beach. A guide such as Ami, Raquel, or Deborah may lead the day. Lunch, snacks, Champagne, and unlimited drinks are included.

“An excellent well organised trip, that was smooth sailing (no pun intended) from start to end. We were well looked after with food and drinks and had so much fun on the kayaks and snorkeling around the catamaran. It was great value for money and would recommend this to anyone visiting Lanzarote.”

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5.Timanfaya And El Golfo For Cruise Passengers (Mornings)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 944 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $66

This half-day Lanzarote tour takes you from Arrecife to Timanfaya National Park, El Golfo’s Green Lagoon, and La Geria’s unusual vineyards. You’ll ride an air-conditioned coach, see geothermal demonstrations, and hear the story of the island’s eruptions from a live guide in English, Spanish, or German. Wine tasting is optional and not included.

“After a little confusion about the pick up point to start the tour, we found the tour bus and had an enjoyable and informative tour. The tour participants were split between English and German speaking tourists, and the guide did an excellent job of giving us the tour information in both English and German, and was very understandable.”

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6.Day Trip to the Papagayo Beaches by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 913 reviews · 1 day · from $75

Sail from Puerto del Carmen to the Costa de Papagayo aboard a Líneas Romero catamaran. You’ll get a welcome mojito, lunch, unlimited beer, sangria, soft drinks, and water, plus time for swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and jumping from the boat. Pickup is available from selected resorts, and the crew provides commentary in several languages.

“We had a really good day on the boat trip, the crew were so friendly and fun, food was excellent. Definitely worth doing”

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7.Day Tour for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 860 reviews · 8 hours · from $94

Meet Lanzarote Guides after cruise-port police control and spend eight hours seeing Jameos del Agua, La Geria, Timanfaya, and the Green Lagoon. You get a Spanish, English, or German-speaking guide, park admissions, and wine tasting. A camel ride costs an extra €11, and the busy bus schedule leaves limited time at some stops.

“Eine tolle Tour zu den Highlights dieser absolut faszinierenden Insel! Absolute Empfehlung!”

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8.Catamaran Sailing in Lanzarote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 793 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Sail from Puerto Calero to Papagayo on a four-hour Catlanza catamaran cruise. You can swim, snorkel, kayak, paddle board, or relax while the crew serves lunch, snacks, and drinks. Choose a family sailing or the Platinum adults-only option for ages 15 and over. The cruise ends where it starts.

“The crew was fantastic! So friendly and service minded 😊 Very relaxing sail, beautiful ocean, and great food.”

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9.Jameos del Agua & North Island for Cruise Guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 476 reviews · 3 hours · from $47Best value

See northern Lanzarote in a compact morning tour with a guide such as Vanessa, an air-conditioned bus, and admission to Jameos del Agua. You will pass Haría’s palm-filled valley, stop above the Famara massif for views of La Graciosa, then return through traditional villages in time for your cruise.

“Vorab gute Informationen zum Treffpunkt. Guter Bus, nette Reiseleitung (Vanessa).”

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10.Half-Day Chill Out Cruise at Papagayo Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 334 reviews · from $68

Meet at Playa Blanca harbor for a four-hour yacht cruise along Lanzarote’s Costa de Papagayo. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, kayak, fish, or try the pirate plank before a generous onboard BBQ of ribs, sausages, steak, salad, and potatoes. Captains including Nathan, Bruno, Nacho, and Jan are known for friendly, relaxed hosting.

“Wow! What an amazing trip. Very relaxing, beautiful food, unobtrusive crew. as described, very chilled. A perfect way to spend a few hours, whether you go in the water or just lie on the deck.”

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11.Luxury Sailing Excursions to Papagayo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 333 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Sail from Puerto Calero to Papagayo on a spacious catamaran with English, French, German, and Spanish-speaking crew. You get two hours in a sheltered bay for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and lunch. Yoga, drinks, dolphin spotting, and a possible turn at the helm add variety.

“Awesome afternoons activity. Simply relax and enjoy the sun and waves or get involved with the yoga, snorkelling and paddle boarding, it’s up to you. The guys and girls on the boat were awesome and the food was amazing, not sure how the chef makes it so tasty in such a small kitchen. Definitely recommend and superb value for money.”

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12.Playa Papagayo: Self-Drive Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews · 2 - 8 hours

From Puerto de Playa Blanca, you will receive a clear safety and navigation briefing before steering your own maintained boat toward Playa Papagayo. Stop to swim or snorkel, enjoy the coast, and return when your 2 to 8 hour hire ends. Zaki and the Smile Boat team can assist from the marina, or add a captain for €20 per hour.

“Absolutely wonderful experience, the highlight of our holiday. Perfect setting for my proposal too :) Highly recommend. 5* Snorkelling equipment was an added bonus. Thank you guys so much for a wonderful day.”

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