TENERIFE
Tenerife’s best days out.
The 15 most popular catamaran & sailing cruises on Tenerife: what each trip includes, what it costs, how long it runs and who operates it. The days worth planning around, picked from across the island.
Ethical whale and dolphin watching from Los Cristianos on an eco-yacht with a swim stop and a visit to the Cave of Love.
Most Popular“A great experience! We were lucky to see whales, dolphins, and even a sea turtle 🐋🐬🐢. The boat was big enough but not too big which we appreciated since we prefer avoiding crowds. The guide was good and spoke both Spanish and English.”
Sail southwest Tenerife from Puerto Colón for pilot whales on a catamaran with free drinks; add 3-hour snorkeling at Playa Espagueti.
“Excellent crew saw plenty of pilot whales and bottle nose dolphins free drinks on board overall very good”
3-hour Tenerife catamaran for whale and dolphin spotting with hotel transfer and buffet tapas, snacks, and plenty of drinks onboard.
“it was a good tour and the guides were very hospitable. we has so much fun. we got value for the money paid.”
Sunset eco-yacht whale watching from Los Cristianos. Ethical, no-chase viewing, possible swim stop, Teide views, 1.5 hours. From $17.
“Saw dolphins and whales whole trip was lovely the guide was brilliant!!”
Sail from Los Gigantes on a small-group Tenerife cruise to spot pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles, then swim and snorkel with snacks.
“The atmosphere on the boat was very friendly and relaxed. The crew could speak multiple languages, were open to questions and provided fascinating information about the local marine life.”
3-hour eco-catamaran whale watching in Tenerife with live captain commentary, underwater listening, and included sandwiches plus unlimited drinks.
“Great boat trip saw whales,flying fish and had dolphin swimming and playing at front of the boat.crew very friendly and full of knowledgeable information about the wildlife and island.would go on this again”
Whale and dolphin eco-yacht from Los Cristianos on Tenerife, with a swim stop. Small-group sail, respectful viewing, and great value.
“Our group saw whales, dolphins, and sea turtles during our 11am trip. The staff were friendly and we left/arrived at the dock on time. There was about a 20 minute time slot for us to swim at the end of the trip before heading back to the dock. Lots of people on board.”
3-hour small-group sail in Tenerife’s Costa Adeje: whale and dolphin spotting, snorkeling, and snacks onboard on the Roulette from $68.
“Salvador was an excellent captain and very knowledgeable. Great time on the boat”
3-hour small-group sail off Los Gigantes for whale watching and snorkeling. Drinks and lunch plus vegan and gluten-free options.
“What a lovely trip, our crew were very friendly and hugely enthusiastic about the marine life. We saw pilot whales and rare risso’s dolphins. A swim, snorkel and sandwich to finish. Excellent value and very enjoyable.”
Tenerife catamaran cruise from Las Galletas with brunch, unlimited beer and soft drinks, and live whale and dolphin spotting.
“Great way to spend the afternoon, got to relax see some pilot whales honestly had the best time, 💯 I would boom again 😀”
3-hour Tenerife sunset catamaran with hotel pickup: search for pilot whales and dolphins, enjoy tapas and drinks as the sun drops.
“This sunset boat trip was truly unforgettable from start to finish. The guides—Laura, Michelle, and Andres—were amazing. They were so kind, welcoming, and attentive, going above and beyond to make the experience special. From the seamless transfer to the thoughtful little touches like always having a drink in hand and providing blankets for the journey…”
A 3-hour whale watching catamaran from Puerto Colón with transfer, buffet, drinks and beer, plus a swim stop in Tenerife.
“We saw pilot whales, dolphins and even a turtle! Seeing them was simply magical and we got very detailed information about the animals we were seeing. The excursion was truly worth every cent! The service on board was excellent. We totally recommend this boat trip that also included a stop to swim and snorkel! We…”
5-hour eco catamaran from Costa Adeje for whale watching, snorkel time, and a food tasting lunch with unlimited drinks.
“The crew was excellent, helpful, and informative. The music was great, drinks were delicious, and the sites were beautiful. I would recommend.”
3-hour small yacht cruise from Tenerife’s Puerto Colón to spot whales and dolphins, with snorkeling time, drinks, and snacks for up to 11.
“Amazing experience Guy was really knowledgable, saw dolphins even came to the boat, sandwich was tasty, unlimited drinks, lovely glass of champagne with strawberries, got a tour of the island, son who is 10 enjoyed it, would highly recommend.”
3-hour catamaran whale and dolphin watching off Costa Adeje with onboard sandwiches and drinks, plus a cove swim or snorkel stop.
“Great experience. Small groups of 8, which is what we wanted, other catamarans looked packed. We saw whales and sea turtles, which were amazing. A selection of drinks and nibbles were on board. Highly recommend.”
From Mount Teide to the whale coast to the green north, and every good way to spend a day in the sun.
