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The 15 Best Sailing Trips in Tenerife

35 tours  ·  from $13

The 15 best sailing trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Tenerife: Eco-Yacht Whale and Dolphin Watching and Swimming - Travelin Lady is built for whale watching
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Tenerife: Eco-Yacht Whale and Dolphin Watching and Swimming

1.Eco-Yacht Whale and Dolphin Watching and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15,619 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $13Our pick

Set out from Los Cristianos aboard Travelin Lady, a purpose-built eco-yacht with low emissions and protected propellers. Guide Ines may lead the multilingual trip, with stops for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, the Cave of Love, and a short swim if sea conditions allow.

“We had our initial boat trip cancelled due to the weather however we were able to reschedule it. We really enjoyed the boat trip and managed to see lots of dolphins. We even caught some jumping in the waves the boat made. 10/10”

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Costa Adeje: Whale Watching Catamaran Tour with Drinks - Meeting resident pilot whales near shore
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Costa Adeje: Whale Watching Catamaran Tour with Drinks

2.Whale Watching Catamaran Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,653 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $41

From Puerto Colón, sail 2 to 3 miles off Costa Adeje with guides such as Lucy, Danny, and Lucia, watching resident pilot whales and dolphins near fish farms. Choose two hours for wildlife, or three hours for a snorkeling stop, free drinks, and sometimes a simple sandwich.

“The crew was friendly, we saw beautiful pilot whales, we received plenty of drinks, stopped to snorkel with some fishes.”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet - Searching for whales and dolphins off Tenerife
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Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet

3.Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,712 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Sail from Puerto Colón on a comfortable catamaran limited to 24 people. Your crew searches for pilot whales and dolphins, serves tapas and drinks, then anchors for swimming and snorkeling before cruising along Tenerife’s south coast. Hotel pickup is available in the southern resorts.

“An unforgettable experience! The crew was welcoming and knowledgeable, the tour was well-organised, and seeing whales so close was absolutely magical. A must-do for anyone who loves the ocean.”

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Whale watching and listening Eco-Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting - Watching pilot whales in open water
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Whale watching and listening Eco-Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

4.Whale watching and listening Eco-Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,447 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Sail from Puerto Colón with a multilingual crew, including captains Angel and Victor, to search for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles. The three-hour trip includes live commentary, sandwiches, unlimited drinks, underwater whale listening, and a swim stop. Bring swimwear and your own snorkel gear.

“The crew were amazing and very welcoming. The boat was spotless and facilities in great order. The tour was perfect and we seen the animals we wanted to see up close.”

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Tenerife Los Cristianos: Whale and Dolphin Eco-Yacht and Swim Stop - Passing the Cave of Love
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Tenerife Los Cristianos: Whale and Dolphin Eco-Yacht and Swim Stop

5.Tenerife Los Cristianos: Whale and Dolphin Eco-Yacht and Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,375 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $18

Cruise from Los Cristianos along Tenerife’s Palm Mar coast to look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, seabirds, and flying fish. You’ll pass the Cave of Love, hear from the guide, and usually have time for a swim. Bring your own snorkel gear and arrive 20 minutes early.

“this tour was overall great. we didn’t at 5pm to also see the sunset. it must be noted that we didn’t see any whales, only dolphins but i understand that is subject to change. also there was no swim spot, little bit of a let down on that.”

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Tenerife: Sailboat Tour with Food and Snorkeling - Meeting the crew at Puerto Colón
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Tenerife: Sailboat Tour with Food and Snorkeling

6.Sailboat Tour with Food and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 621 reviews · from $68

Sail from Puerto Colón aboard the 12-meter Roulette, a small yacht limited to 10 passengers. The crew, including captains such as Salvador and Rafa, looks for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds, then stops for swimming and snorkeling with sandwiches, cake, and drinks onboard.

“Excellent trip, saw dolphins and turtles, lovely swim and lunch and drinks provided. The guide was super .. very lovely.”

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Tenerife: Catamaran Cruise with Brunch and Unlimited Drinks - Canarian Brunch at Diego Hernández Beach
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Tenerife: Catamaran Cruise with Brunch and Unlimited Drinks

7.Catamaran Cruise with Brunch and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 607 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $71

Cruise from Marina del Sur toward Punta Rasca, Diego Hernández Beach, Los Cristianos, and Palm-Mar. You get live commentary, Canarian brunch, unlimited beer, soft drinks, and water, plus time to swim and spot whales, dolphins, turtles, and flying fish. Hotel pickup is available in south Tenerife.

“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 *****”

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Tenerife: Sunset Catamaran Tour with Transfer, Buff & Drinks - Watching pilot whales in the open Atlantic
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Tenerife: Sunset Catamaran Tour with Transfer, Buff & Drinks

8.Sunset Catamaran Tour with Transfer, Buff & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 570 reviews · from $67

Set out from Puerto Colón with an English or Spanish-speaking guide and search for pilot whales and dolphins. Laura, Andres, and the crew serve tapas, fruit, and drinks, with time for a swim when conditions allow. Hotel pickup covers Playa Paraíso, Costa Adeje, Playa de Las Americas, and Los Cristianos.

“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 experience in Tenerife”

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Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer, Buffet by MC - Food, drinks, and the easy pace
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Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer, Buffet by MC

9.Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer, Buffet by MC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 550 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Sail from Puerto Colón with the Monte Cristo crew for three hours of whale watching, drinks, tapas, and a swim stop. You may meet pilot whales, dolphins, or turtles, while Laura, Daniela, Michel, Miguel, and the captains help keep the trip relaxed, informative, and personal.

“everyone was throwing up but was fun and we saw pilot whales. The staff are lovely and super helpful , food and drinks was lovely , simple but lovely . Did feel as though the boat was slightly overfilled however , halve the amount of guests and it would’ve been 10/10”

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Whale watching and listening Eco-Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting - Watching pilot whales in open water
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Whale Watching and Listening Eco Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

10.Whale Watching and Listening Eco Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Sail from Costa Adeje with White Tenerife for five hours of whale watching, marine-life commentary, swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and drinks. The crew, including Miguel, Carlos, and Nacho on some departures, keeps the mood friendly while you look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and Tenerife’s dramatic west coast.

“We took this 5 hour whale and Dolphin watching trip and highly recommend it to anyone. The trip was exceptionally well managed with safety the first priority for the crew. The crew were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and couldn’t have done more to make the day a success. We saw Whales and dolphins and this was achieved with respect for their environment. Lunch and drinks were great. We were able to stop for a swim and snorkel too. The crew of this trip should feel very proud of what they offer. We would definitely use this company again. Excellent value for money too”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Boat with Drinks, Snacks and Swimming Time - The search for pilot whales and dolphins
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Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Boat with Drinks, Snacks and Swimming Time

11.Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Boat with Drinks, Snacks and Swimming Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 511 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Set out from Puerto Colón on a small sailing boat limited to 11 people. Captain Guy, Alex, Dani, or Maximilian may guide your trip, searching for pilot whales and dolphins before a swim stop with snorkel gear, sandwiches, fizz, beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“This boat ride completely exceeded my expectations! We were not expecting to see whales as is it not in season, but our captain luckily managed to find some for us anyway. We saw a family of whales, and it was amazing. Our captain Dani, was very attentive and we had a great time with him. We certainly felt very safe! I would definitely book this again.”

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Tenerife Whales and Dolphins Watching Experience in Catamaran - Sandwiches, drinks, and an easygoing pace
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Tenerife Whales and Dolphins Watching Experience in Catamaran

12.Tenerife Whales and Dolphins Watching Experience in Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 474 reviews · from $68

From Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje, you’ll sail about three miles offshore with White Tenerife to look for whales and dolphins. Alex and Stephan may share wildlife insights, then anchor in a cove for swimming, snacks, sandwiches, beer, soft drinks, and water. Groups are capped at 12.

“It was the best experience! Thank you for the amazing food and drinks! We also got to see some whales!”

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Los Gigantes: Sailing Excursion with Swimming, Drink & Tapas - Leaving Puerto de Los Gigantes
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Los Gigantes: Sailing Excursion with Swimming, Drink & Tapas

13.Sailing Excursion with Swimming, Drink & Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 471 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

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.”

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Whales & Dolphins watching in exclusive sailboat - Pilot whales, dolphins, and the rules of watching wildlife
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Whales & Dolphins watching in exclusive sailboat

14.Whales & Dolphins watching in exclusive sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 461 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Sail from Puerto Colón with White Tenerife for about three hours, usually with no more than 11 people aboard. Captains such as Raúl, Álvaro, Víctor, and Slava lead wildlife searches, a swim stop, and a simple onboard lunch of sandwiches and drinks.

“Toller Ausflug, gerne wieder.👍👍👍. Super freundliches Team. Kleine Gruppe, wir waren nur acht Personen.”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Yacht Trip in Puerto Colon - What the boat experience is really like
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Whale and Dolphin Watching Yacht Trip in Puerto Colon

15.Whale and Dolphin Watching Yacht Trip in Puerto Colon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 419 reviews · from $62

Sail from Puerto Colón on a small boat limited to 12 people, searching for pilot whales and dolphins with an English or Spanish-speaking captain. The roughly three-hour trip includes drinks, baguettes, snorkeling gear, and a weather-dependent swim stop. Sunset departures run for two hours and include only wildlife viewing or swimming.

“Lovely boat, plenty of whales and a turtle for good measure. Pleasant lunch and swim in the sea. Good value - highly recommend!”

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