15 Sailing Trips in Tenerife Worth a Slot This Trip

1.Eco-Yacht Whale and Dolphin Watching and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15,619 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $13Our pick

Set out from Los Cristianos aboard Travelin Lady, a purpose-built eco-yacht with quiet, low-emission engines and a steady hull. Guide Ines may explain the whales, dolphins, turtles, and other wildlife in several languages. You will visit the Cave of Love, stop to swim and snorkel if conditions allow, and return after 90 minutes.

“It was great! We saw a group of dolphins and pilot whales, amazing!”

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2.Whale Watching Catamaran Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,653 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $41

Sail from Puerto Colon with a small catamaran crew led by guides such as Lucy, Danny, Dani, Mario, or Lucia. Expect pilot whales close to shore, dolphins near the fish farms, free drinks, and clear explanations about Tenerife’s marine life. Choose three hours for a swim and snorkel stop at Playa Espagueti.

“The guides are very nice and professional. Unfortunately, we didn’t see the whale due to abnormal weather conditions. But the overall experience is great. The kids enjoyed a lot.”

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3.Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,712 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Sail from Puerto Colón on a comfortable catamaran limited to 24 people. An English-speaking crew searches for pilot whales and dolphins, serves drinks and a cold tapas buffet, then anchors for swimming and snorkeling before returning along Tenerife’s south coast. Hotel pickup is available in selected southern resorts.

“Lovely day! We saw a lot of pilot whales, some of them swimming close to our boat! The staff was very nice and friendly! It was a lovely experience!”

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4.Whale watching and listening Eco-Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,447 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Sail from Puerto Colón with White Tenerife for three hours of whale and dolphin watching along Tenerife’s south coast. Captains Angel and Victor are noted for attentive service, while the crew provides live commentary, underwater listening, sandwiches, and drinks. You’ll also stop for a swim and snorkel, though equipment is not included.

“Prise en charge et accet au bâteau facile. Excursion sur l'eau sympa. Un petit verre de pétillant pour terminé.”

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5.Tenerife Los Cristianos: Whale and Dolphin Eco-Yacht and Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,375 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $18

Set out from Los Cristianos on a 1-hour-40-minute eco-yacht cruise along Tenerife’s Palm Mar coast. Your English-speaking crew searches for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, seabirds, and flying fish, then pauses near the coast for swimming and snorkeling. The boat has a toilet, bar, shaded areas, and a low center of gravity that can help reduce motion sickness.

“This was a great trip, the crew were very respectful of the wildlife. We did manage to see dolphins and pilot whales. Crew members were happy to take photos for you on your own phone/ camera. Sea was a little choppy at times and a couple of people were poorly, the female on the staff was very attentive to those who were poorly. Would definitely recommend”

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6.Sailboat Tour with Food and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 621 reviews · from $68

Sail from Puerto Colón along Tenerife’s Costa Adeje on a 12-meter yacht limited to 10 passengers. The crew, including captains such as Salvador, may help you spot pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds before stopping to swim and snorkel. Sandwiches, cake, snacks, and drinks are included.

“We had the best time on the trip, Salvador was a great host and skipper, he gave so much information on the marine life. He had a lot of knowledge and respect for the ocean. The food and drinks provided were great and overall would highly recommend this tour !”

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7.Catamaran Cruise with Brunch and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 607 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $71

Set sail from Marina del Sur near Las Galletas for a 3 to 4-hour catamaran trip along Tenerife’s south coast. You’ll hear live commentary in English or Spanish, search for dolphins and whales near Punta Rasca, eat a Canarian brunch, and stop for swimming near Diego Hernández Beach. Hotel pickup is included from selected southern resorts.

“as usual a fantastic afternoon out. got to c dolphin and pilot whales. awesome swim in brilliant blue water. crew were amazing”

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8.Sunset Catamaran Tour with Transfer, Buff & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 570 reviews · from $67

Set sail from Puerto Colón with an English- and Spanish-speaking crew, often including hosts such as Laura, Michael, or Andrés. You’ll look for resident pilot whales and dolphins, enjoy tapas, fruit, drinks, and possibly a swim before returning along Tenerife’s south coast at sunset. Hotel pickup is included from selected resorts.

“Nice and beautiful. The staff was amazing. We saw dolphins and whales and the sunset was amazing.”

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9.Whale Watching and Listening Eco Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Cruise from Puerto Colón with White Tenerife for about five hours of whale and dolphin watching, live marine-life commentary, a swim stop, lunch, fruit, wine, beer, soft drinks, and wide ocean views. Crew members including Miguel, Carlos, and Nacho may keep the mood lively while you look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other sea life.

“The boat was comfortable and the crew were great but I have been on far more interesting and engaging whale watching experiences. We did see a school of pilot wales but it seemed like that one sighting was “enough” for the trip and we did not attempt to fond more. I was disappointed that we did not sail during the cruise, only motored when there was plenty of wind. Apparently, part of the rigging needed to be repaired.”

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10.Los Gigantes: Sailing Excursion with Swimming, Drink & Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 471 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Set sail from Puerto de Los Gigantes on the Sangría, a small boat limited to 10 people. Follow Tenerife’s red cliffs, look for pilot whales and dolphins, then swim or snorkel near a quiet bay. Luis, Moises, or another multilingual skipper serves tapas and drinks while you enjoy three calm hours at sea.

“Amazing. Loved it so much I have booked to go again.”

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11.Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour by Sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 228 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Set out from Puerto Colón with White Tenerife on a three-hour marine-life trip along Costa Adeje. Guides such as Raul, Alejandro, Ismael, and Félix have been praised for clear explanations and kind care. Expect a small group, drinks, snacks, a simple meal, whale and dolphin watching, and a possible swim stop.

“The team was very nice. As I mentioned my daughter might become seasick, they were very empathetic and kept an eye on her. They also explained a bit things in German for her, so I wouldn’t have to translate. We saw many dolphins, some turtles and tuna fishes. A great experience!”

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12.Sailing Excursion with Whale and Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 226 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Join a three-hour sailing trip from Puerto Colón aboard a 52-foot yacht. Your multilingual crew searches for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles, then anchors in a sheltered bay for swimming and snorkeling. The boats often carry small groups, with sandwiches, fruit, drinks, and basic snorkel gear included.

“Whole tour is excellent, skipper Jesus was very knowledgeable and helpful, highly recommended”

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13.From Los Gigantes: Whale Watching Sailboat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 215 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $88

Join Picarus Sailing Club aboard Aemon or Ayla, a 46-foot sailboat limited to nine passengers. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other marine life with guides such as Sara, Felix, Jakob, Miguel, or Nettie, then snorkel beneath Los Gigantes and enjoy homemade tapas.

“We really enjoyed the trip - amazing landscape, super nice team (speaking English, Spanish, French), beautiful sailing boat and nice tapas to finish. We saw dolphins which were lovely. No whales on our day but that’s nature! We were only 9 people (+2 people from the Picarus team) which was pleasant to enjoy the boat without being packed. I would recommend without this activity without hesitation!”

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14.Shared Yacht Cruise with Champagne and Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 135 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Cruise from Puerto Colón aboard the Beneteau Antares 42 with up to 10 people, English or Spanish crew, champagne, tapas, and time near La Caleta for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and sea scooters. Captains such as Juan and Maxi share local wildlife knowledge, with dolphins and pilot whales possible.

“This was the highlight of our holiday. Maria and Raúl were fabulous and couldn’t do more for us. We saw dolphins and whales and enjoyed swimming in a cove. As there were 5 of us and no one else booked on, it was a private charter which really made it special.”

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15.Fun Yacht Trip with Water Activities and Toys

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 125 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $81

Spend 3.5 hours aboard Gulliver Fun Yacht from Puerto Colón, cruising toward Palm Mar and Los Cristianos. Swim from the yacht, then use the slide, water bike, kayak, paddleboard, and snorkeling gear. Alejandro, Alex, Paolo, Pablo, and other crew members have earned praise for friendly service, helpful safety support, freshly prepared lunch, and generous drinks.

“Amazing. So much fun was worth every penny! Kids loved it too.”

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