Tenerife · LOS GIGANTES BOAT TRIPS
The cliffs drop six hundred metres straight into the sea, and the water underneath them is the calmest on the island. These 15 sailings compare departure times, swim stops and which ones carry on to the whale grounds, with prices for each.
Join Flipper Uno at Los Gigantes Port for a two-hour cruise through the Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary. Guides such as Alejandro help spot pilot whales and dolphins before taking you past Masca and Los Gigantes for a drink and swim stop.
“Excellent, guides were very good, boat spotless, & they made sure we got see a pilot whale, which was fabulous”
Join David, Eileen, Jaime, or another member of the multilingual Third Element crew for a three-hour sailing trip from Los Gigantes. With only up to 10 people aboard, you’ll search for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles, swim near the cliffs, and enjoy fruit, sandwiches, and drinks.
“So glad I went on this activity! It was amazing, we saw group of pilot whales, the sea was calm. Crew was phenomenal. I highly recommend this!”
Set out from Los Gigantes on a 12-seat rigid inflatable boat with guides such as Luca or Alejandro. Search for pilot whales and dolphins in the Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary, cruise beside the 600-meter cliffs, then stop for a swim at Masca Bay or another quiet cove.
“Nice ride. Saw the pilot whale, not much of other like dolphins or whales. But weather is nice, we saw the coast. The guide Luca is very good with nice sense of humor.”
Join Flipper Uno in Los Gigantes for a 2 or 3-hour boat trip with a multilingual guide, dolphin and pilot whale spotting, cliff views, drinks, and a swim stop. Choose the longer option for chicken paella, fruit, and more time on the water. The pirate-style boat adds family fun.
“Fabulous 3 hours on the waves of the ocean. The boat travels to a calm bay, where you get to swim in the ocean. Getting in and out of water is easy, trapeze is great fun to jump in. Food was very tasty and drinks unlimited. We only got to see dolphins though, which was disappointing.”
Set out from Los Gigantes with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide to look for dolphins and pilot whales, then stop at Masca Bay for a swim. The small boat gets you close to the sea, while the return route passes beneath the huge Los Gigantes cliffs. A drink is included, but snorkeling gear is not.
“Very nice and friendly guides! We saw dolphins and even a Bryde whale”
Spend about three hours aboard a 45-foot Bavaria Cruiser sailing from Los Gigantes with guides such as Jaime, Eileen, or David. Look for pilot whales and dolphins, pause to swim and snorkel below the cliffs, and enjoy sandwiches, fruit, snacks, and drinks. Groups are capped at 10.
“Amazing. Beautiful boat, amazing staff, couldn't have wished for more perfect trip. fantastic transfer to and from the boat. Would recommend to everyone.”
Join Captain Antonio from MPC Yacht Charter for a three-hour Los Gigantes cruise in Spanish or English. Search for pilot whales and dolphins, watch for turtles and seasonal whales, swim and snorkel beside the cliffs, then enjoy cold tapas, fruit, and drinks on board.
“Amazing experience. We got to see quite a few pilot whales and later on some dolphins. 3 hours was just the right amount of time. Make sure you take some travel sickness medicine beforehand though as we had three people on our boat who were ill.”
Set out from Puerto de Los Gigantes aboard the Sangría with a skipper and guide, often including Luis or Moises. Over three hours, you search for whales and dolphins, pause to swim and snorkel near the cliffs, and enjoy tapas with an alcoholic or soft drink. Groups stay small, with no more than 10 people.
“Scenery location, welcoming captains, really loved every moment of it.”
Sail 4.5 hours from Puerto Colón with Freebird Catamarans, watching pilot whales and dolphins off Tenerife. Your multilingual crew provides live commentary, then anchors near Masca and Los Gigantes for swimming, lunch, drinks, and sunbathing. Hotel pickup is available from selected resorts.
“Nice trip and wonderful moments with the team at the board of the catamaran.”
Sail from Puerto Colón toward Los Gigantes, with a 30-minute stop to watch pilot whales and dolphins in the wild. Then anchor beneath the 600-meter cliffs for a buffet lunch, drinks, and a swim. The multilingual crew keeps the mood lively, with optional hotel pickup available.
“A brilliant tour. Got to see loads of dolphin pods and whales too. The staff were all very funny and warm and made sure everyone had fun. We got to swim in a gorgeous bay.”
Sail from Los Gigantes on a three-hour trip aboard the Bavaria 44 yacht Mojo Picon. With Antonio or Francisco at the helm, you may see pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and calderones, then swim or snorkel near the cliffs. The group is limited to 10, with equipment, snacks, and drinks included.
“Amazing experience at sea ! I vividly recommend. We saw turtles, dolphins and calderons. The cliffs are impressive and definitely deserve a detour”
Join Picarus Sailing Club aboard Aemon or Ayla, a 46-foot sailboat limited to nine passengers. Guides such as Sara, Felix, Jakob, and Miguel explain whales, dolphins, island history, and conservation before a short swim beneath Los Gigantes cliffs and homemade tapas onboard.
“It was a really pleasant way to enjoy Los Gigantes from the water. We had a very relaxing time. The sailboat was comfortable, enough space for everyone, nice wine and food along the journey. We chose the morning boat trip, we had lucky and saw plenty of whales from afar. Great experience, I can recommend it.”
Set out from Puerto Colón at 10:30 for five hours on a catamaran with a skipper and two sailors. Watch for dolphins and pilot whales, cruise beneath Los Gigantes, then stop in Masca Bay for swimming and sunbathing. Lunch, fruit, beer, wine, water, and soft drinks are included.
“Lovely crew, really knowledgeable and environmentally conscious. We saw pilot whales, dolphins and a turtle! The boat has some lovely beanbags in the front and only 2 people can sit there at one time. Passengers should be more collegiate Read more”
Sail from Puerto Colón along Tenerife’s southwest coast to Los Gigantes and Masca Bay. The Royal Delfin catamaran offers whale and dolphin watching, underwater viewing windows, lunch, drinks, and a swim stop. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but the cliffs and bay make this more than a simple boat ride.
“Staff was friendly, sightseeings magnificent and whales and dolphins wonderful. Food and drinks were ok.”
Set out from Puerto Colón at 10:30 am on a sustainable catamaran for five hours along Tenerife’s south coast. Your crew helps locate whales and dolphins, then sails to Los Gigantes and Masca Bay for swimming and snorkeling. Lunch, fruit, drinks, beer, and wine are included.
“Staff were lovely, welcoming and extremely attentive, saw pilot whales, dolphins and even a sea turtle swimming by!”
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