TENERIFE
Tenerife’s best days out.
The 15 most popular snorkeling 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.
Kayak safari from Los Cristianos with sea turtles, dolphins, and sea-cave snorkeling. Photos included. 3 to 3.5 hours.
Most Popular“Our guide Allisia was super knowledgeable and friendly. we got to see dolphins jumping out of the sea, was an amazing time.”
Two-hour Tenerife snorkeling safari in a turtle habitat with speedboat coast views, beginner-friendly guidance, and gear included. From $41.
“We had the best time. 6 months on and my daughter (13) still talks about how this was her favourite part of our holiday (better than the water park, quad bikes and jet ski’s!). The guides were all so lovely, we felt so safe Couldn’t fault the experience was magical. Thank you!”
Snorkel Tenerife’s marine protected reefs from Abades. 2 hours, full wetsuits, small groups, and free photos—sea turtles possible.
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.”
Luxury yacht whale watching in Tenerife with small-group service, tapas and unlimited drinks, plus snorkeling in a secluded bay.
Guided snorkeling off Playa Abades in Tenerife with wetsuits, small-group coaching, and free photos and videos, for $35 and about 2 hours.
Kayak from Los Cristianos to Palm-Mar and snorkel for turtles and fish with marine wildlife. $53, guided, 2 hours.
Tenerife speedboat snorkeling at El Palm-Mar turtle habitat with gear, water, and dolphin-farm passes, in small English groups.
“The snorkeling place was a little hard to find, but once we found it, everything was great. Max and the captain were amazing. They brought us out on a little speedboat and took us to the cove where we saw many fish, dolphins with babies and one turtle.! Max was such a pleasure!! The whole…”
Spot pilot whales and dolphins on a small yacht from Puerto Colón, then swim and snorkel at Playa del Puertito for turtles and fish.
“We absolutely loved this tour. They were so kind, Vladka in particular was absolutely amazing, she really looked after our kids.”
Half-day Tenerife snorkeling in Abades Bay with small groups, gear, safety briefing, and guided plus free swim time.
Kayak from Los Cristianos to PalmMar rocks, then snorkel for sea turtles and fish. Small group, guided, pickup options from South Tenerife.
“You need to be a wee bit for this activity. We did it on a calm day and I was knackered after it. We saw dolphins and a few turtles.”
Kayak and snorkel off Los Cristianos in Tenerife for $32. Teide views, sea turtles, dolphins, sea caves, and included photos.
“Jonathan did a great job. We were a small group and it was a very unique experience and an adventure for us Greetings Nadine & Gerrit - total beginners in kajaking”
Kayak Tenerife’s volcanic coast from Los Cristianos, with turtles on the snorkel, cave views, and possible dolphins, plus gear and photos.
“Wouldn’t recommend doing with children under 16 as it’s way too much rowing for one person to do when the kids cannot/wont help! I’m physically fit and still struggled to keep up.”
Paddle Tenerife by kayak from La Arenita, then snorkel in Costa Adeje waters for marine life spotting, swims, and guided wildlife viewing.
Kayak Los Cristianos in Tenerife, then snorkel clear Atlantic water for dolphins and sea turtles with small-group comfort and gear included.
From Mount Teide to the whale coast to the green north, and every good way to spend a day in the sun.
