TENERIFE
Tenerife’s best days out.
The 15 most popular turtle snorkeling & diving 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.
Tenerife kayak and snorkel trip with wetsuits, photos, and wild turtle and dolphin watching in calm, eco-friendly conditions.
Most Popular“Gonza and Carlos were the best! Snorkeling and kayaking - what more can you ask for!”
Kayak safari from Los Cristianos with sea turtles, dolphins, and sea-cave snorkeling. Photos included. 3 to 3.5 hours.
“We had a fantastic kayak trip with our guide José, who was incredibly kind and knowledgeable. The experience was both relaxing and exciting — we spotted a turtle and some dolphins along the way, which made it truly unforgettable. José also took us to a small bay where we could snorkel and explore the underwater…”
Paddle Tenerife’s west coast for wild dolphins and turtles, then snorkel with a wetsuit in clear water near Los Cristianos.
“Brought for a present for my wife, We've never been Kayaking before but with clear instructions from our guide Mario we had no problems at all. It was a fantastic experience, we got to see sea turtles and dolphins and had time to do some snorkeling which was brilliant. Mario was a great guide and…”
Beginner scuba and snorkeling in Costa Adeje’s turtle area with a PADI instructor, boat ride, max 12m depth, from $85.
“Great experience - my first dive (im 53). I felt safe with my instructor Ruben and had a realt great time below 10 meeters. The whole experience was perfect- and in our way back I had the biggest grin on. I am glad I did it (finaly) and it was all I could have hoped…”
Two-hour Tenerife snorkeling safari in a turtle habitat with speedboat coast views, beginner-friendly guidance, and gear included. From $41.
“It was a super nice excursion! The guide Fabi was amazing and super funny! There was a lady with us that was a little scared and they handled the situation like pros! I felt safe the whole time and had super fun! At the end they even sent us the pictures they made! I can…”
Kayak and snorkel off Los Cristianos on Tenerife. Swim with turtles, search for dolphins, and get free underwater photos for $34.
“It is a super program, we have also seen dolphins!! Unfortunately the turtles were hiding today, but all together it is a wonderful experience. Our guide was very nice and well prepared, everything was nicely organized. Also I would mention that it is a 6 km tour with the kayaks, so you will need some…”
Beginner-friendly first-time Tenerife scuba experience with a short boat ride, top-notch instructors, and real chances of sea turtle sightings.
“Amazing experience, great guides, beautiful dive! 1000% worth it!”
First-time scuba intro at Puerto Colón, Tenerife: small groups, PADI safety briefing, equipment included, snorkel time, and turtle habitat chances.
“All diving staff very welcoming and friendly. Clear direct brief before going to the boat. Staff at reception are really friendly and more than happy to help.”
Kayak along Guaza in Tenerife with snorkeling gear included, plus chances to spot dolphins, turtles, and the Cave of Palmar.
“Excellent tour guide , and great experience seeing the dolphins so close up in the wild. Beautiful views”
Tenerife speedboat snorkeling at El Palm-Mar turtle habitat with gear, water, and dolphin-farm passes, in small English groups.
“The staff was nice enough, but we sat and waited for over an hour after our arrival time before we were prepared to actually go out on the water. We did see a turtle (!) but I felt that there was very little guidance, enthusiasm, or excitement. Wouldn’t recommend.”
Kayak from Los Cristianos to PalmMar rocks, then snorkel for sea turtles and fish. Small group, guided, pickup options from South Tenerife.
“It's my first time to do kayaking and snorkeling. Ayop, our tour guide, gave us an incredible and memorable experience. He was very patient and helpful. You can tell that he really likes what he does and not just doing it for the money. We saw a turtle surfacing the water but unfortunately we couldn't…”
Kayak and snorkel off Los Cristianos for turtles and possible dolphins, plus Guaza cliffs, Palm Mar Cave snorkeling, and guide photos included.
“Brilliant tour with friendly guide! Couldn't recommend this tour enough - we were really looked after with nice touches such as a locker to keep our belongings in whilst on the water, a bottle of water and a snack to have on the kayak and the guide at hand to take photos and videos of…”
Try scuba in Tenerife’s turtle waters from Costa Adeje. Small group, one-on-one coaching, equipment and insurance included.
“Great people, fun and safe scuba diving in Tenerife! Definitely a good choice for beginners such as us.”
Snorkel with sea turtles in Tenerife’s Malpais de Rasca. 2-hour small-group tour with wetsuit gear and free photos.
“¡Simplemente espectacular! Desde el primer momento el equipo fue súper profesional, cercano y atento. Nos explicaron todo con detalle, transmitiendo mucha seguridad y respeto por el entorno marino. El momento de entrar al agua fue increíble… En pocos minutos ya estábamos nadando junto a varias tortugas marinas en su hábitat natural. Verlas tan cerca, moviéndose…”
Swim with an underwater scooter in Abades’ protected waters, with a real shot at turtles, rays, and great photo/video.
“Es war Mega hab schon Schnorcheln mitgemacht und jetzt Scooter das ist so klasse bin etwas dicker und hab wenig Kondition daher war der Scooter perfekt ich konnte mich festhalten und einfach durchs Wasser ziehen lassen super easy ich war ganz allein in der Tour das war großartig Natalie und Andres haben mir alles wieder…”
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