TENERIFE
Tenerife’s best days out.
The 15 most popular sailing tours 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
Sail southwest Tenerife from Puerto Colón for pilot whales on a catamaran with free drinks; add 3-hour snorkeling at Playa Espagueti.
3-hour Tenerife catamaran for whale and dolphin spotting with hotel transfer and buffet tapas, snacks, and plenty of drinks onboard.
“What a brilliant afternoon, we saw pilot whales so close to the boat, and some small dolphins who were playing in front of the boat, weather was great, boat wasn't too crowded and we had as much drink as we wanted and a nice simple lunch. Very knowledgeable staff too. Would highly recommend!”
Sunset eco-yacht whale watching from Los Cristianos. Ethical, no-chase viewing, possible swim stop, Teide views, 1.5 hours. From $17.
3-hour eco-catamaran whale watching in Tenerife with live captain commentary, underwater listening, and included sandwiches plus unlimited drinks.
“This was an excellent experience and very good value for money.”
Whale and dolphin eco-yacht from Los Cristianos on Tenerife, with a swim stop. Small-group sail, respectful viewing, and great value.
“Amazing experience. Saw whales and dolphins. Very pleasant ride. And eberyone gotbto take pictures...”
3-hour small-group sail in Tenerife’s Costa Adeje: whale and dolphin spotting, snorkeling, and snacks onboard on the Roulette from $68.
“Excellent trip! Rafa was an amazing tour guide and boat driver! He had wonderful sandwiches and drinks for us, was very friendly, informative, and eager to show us around. The size of the group was perfect. Overall excellent experience! Would definitely do again.”
Tenerife catamaran cruise from Las Galletas with brunch, unlimited beer and soft drinks, and live whale and dolphin spotting.
3-hour Tenerife sunset catamaran with hotel pickup: search for pilot whales and dolphins, enjoy tapas and drinks as the sun drops.
“Excellent trip. Catamaran was amazing. Captain & crew were brilliant. Food & drink 1st class. Would highly recommend this cruise. Best ever we’ve ever done.”
A 3-hour whale watching catamaran from Puerto Colón with transfer, buffet, drinks and beer, plus a swim stop in Tenerife.
“Excellent experience. We seen many animals. Whales and dolphins. The crew was very nice and great at explaining everything. There was time to go swimming after everyone seen the wildlife as well.”
5-hour eco catamaran from Costa Adeje for whale watching, snorkel time, and a food tasting lunch with unlimited drinks.
“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…”
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.
“Nice tour with a lot of respect for the animals thanks to the lovely captain named Guy. He knows a lot about the animals in the area and where to find them. Also checks in on the crew often in case of sea sickness. Great trip!”
3-hour catamaran whale and dolphin watching off Costa Adeje with onboard sandwiches and drinks, plus a cove swim or snorkel stop.
“We were lucky enough to have the boat all to ourselves and had a lovely relaxing trip seeing dolphin and whales. The 1st captain was very knowledgeable and passionate about the sealife and its welfare. We would definitely recommend this trip.”
Sail past Los Gigantes cliffs, snorkel in clear water, and search for dolphins and whales on a small-group trip with tapas and drinks.
3-hour small sailboat cruise in Tenerife to spot whales and dolphins, with onboard sandwiches, drinks, and snorkeling gear.
“It was an amazing experience to see Whales close up. We went out on a day when the sea was a bit choppy and a couple of thf passengers were ill. The staff on board were really helpful, giving them advice on the best place to sit to feel better. The captain was knowledgeable about…”
From Mount Teide to the whale coast to the green north, and every good way to spend a day in the sun.
