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“Ines is a super Guide, she speaks more than 4 languages and is a super-kind and caring person!”
Sail southwest Tenerife from Puerto Colón for pilot whales on a catamaran with free drinks; add 3-hour snorkeling at Playa Espagueti.
“We had an incredible experience! The whales live not far from the shore so we didn't have to spend a long time just going out to find them, and the weather conditions were perfect. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable, making us as a family feel relaxed straight away. There was a cabin inside where…”
3-hour Tenerife catamaran for whale and dolphin spotting with hotel transfer and buffet tapas, snacks, and plenty of drinks onboard.
“This trip was amazing, thank you michael andre and Edmond, you made my daughters birthday trip a memorable one, the food , drink excellent, plenty to choose from and to surprise her with a cake and sing happy birthday was brilliant , thank you so much, these guys were amazing”
Sunset eco-yacht whale watching from Los Cristianos. Ethical, no-chase viewing, possible swim stop, Teide views, 1.5 hours. From $17.
“The tour was marvellous - the crew was fantastic, great atmosphere, views and, of course, dolphins. Highly recommend! We took our 1,5yo kid and it was fun for all of us”
3-hour eco-catamaran whale watching in Tenerife with live captain commentary, underwater listening, and included sandwiches plus unlimited drinks.
“A beautiful experience - we saw several groups of whales and were able to get so close, as well as listen to them communicate underwater. We also stopped to swim, had free flowing drinks, and educational commentary. The only negative is that the boat is a bit crowded for its capacity - still much better…”
Whale and dolphin eco-yacht from Los Cristianos on Tenerife, with a swim stop. Small-group sail, respectful viewing, and great value.
“Very friendly staff who tried very hard to look after and entertain everyone on board. As promised we saw some dolphins and lots of whales. It was amazing to see them in their natural environment. Good value for money but be aware the boat does roll so take precautions if you are prone to get…”
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”
Tenerife catamaran cruise from Las Galletas with brunch, unlimited beer and soft drinks, and live whale and dolphin spotting.
“We got VIP in the front, very happy with it. Towels, drinks and food. Can smoke in the back of you need and use wc. Very relxaing and nice. if sea sick you may want to rent bench to lay on. its worth it. Just overall fab *****”
3-hour Tenerife sunset catamaran with hotel pickup: search for pilot whales and dolphins, enjoy tapas and drinks as the sun drops.
“Micheal and Edmund were great hosts! We have seen whales (looked like dolphins:)), had an amazing sailing experience, then we have got delicious tapas (all kind of) and unlimited drinks (their wines are quite good)! We had the opportunity to swim a bit in a nice bay. So, summarised, it was one of our best…”
A 3-hour whale watching catamaran from Puerto Colón with transfer, buffet, drinks and beer, plus a swim stop in Tenerife.
“If going at night take something warm to wear and possible to get wet. Loved ever moment and got to see 2 different pods of pilot wales. Amazing”
5-hour eco catamaran from Costa Adeje for whale watching, snorkel time, and a food tasting lunch with unlimited drinks.
“Peaceful boating trip on the seas of Tenerife, no hassle or pushing of the crew, very relaxed atmosphere and very helpfull throughout the trip. Serving beverages and handing out the meals was done with the necessary skill, we've seen whales and enjoyed the sun on the catamaran. It wasn't too crowded as other boats we've…”
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.
“Alex et Stephan sont au top, excursion en famille qu’on se souviendra 👌. Pas mal d’explications tout au long de la sortie.”
Sail past Los Gigantes cliffs, snorkel in clear water, and search for dolphins and whales on a small-group trip with tapas and drinks.
“Wonderful experience. Excellent staff - informative and attentive. Highly recommend.”
3-hour small sailboat cruise in Tenerife to spot whales and dolphins, with onboard sandwiches, drinks, and snorkeling gear.
“Tour fantastico, barca molto spaziosa con posti limitati rendendo gradevole e confortevole l’esperienza. Inoltre, il capitano ed il suo vice, sono stati entrambi molto disponibili e cordiali per tutto l’intero viaggio. Ci hanno portato a vedere i delfini e le balene come promesso soffermandosi varie volte per poter fare delle foto e fornendo informazioni su…”
From Mount Teide to the whale coast to the green north, and every good way to spend a day in the sun.
