The 15 Best Snorkelling Days in Tenerife

1.Kayak Safari and Sea Turtle Snorkeling with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,028 reviews · from $29Our pick

Paddle from Los Cristianos toward the protected Guaza cliffs, stopping at a sea cave and a sheltered snorkeling spot. Guides including José, Joseph, Irina, and Manuel help beginners manage the kayak and watch for turtles, dolphins, and fish. Photos, videos, equipment, insurance, and a private-group option are included.

“Highly reccomend saw turtles and dolphins and seen alot off fish also kayaking was not difficult”

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2.Snorkeling Trip in a Turtle Habitat

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,311 reviews · from $41

Set out from Puerto Colón with Travel Sub’s multilingual team for a 15-minute speedboat ride, a 50-minute snorkel, and a return coast cruise. Guides including Fabi, Ale, Max, Julia, and Naty help beginners feel safe while you look for turtles, fish, rays, dolphins, and more.

“Nice Trip, we didn‘t See any turtle today, but i guess that‘s nature. We Seen some Dolphins on the way out and Back, so Captain did stop the boat both times to watch them, nice one. Snorkeling was nice as well. Staff and Crew were very frendly and helpfull. Small group. Would do it again, it‘s worth it.”

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3.Snorkeling Tour in a Marine Protected Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 636 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Meet Raffaella and Ron at Abades beach for a small-group snorkel in calm, protected waters. You’ll receive a full wetsuit and quality gear, a safety briefing, 50 minutes in the water, wildlife guidance, and free underwater photos and videos.

“We had an amazing time snorkelling. Raffaella Ron were amazing hosts making us feel so welcome. It was our first time snorkelling but they helped us with everything. We saw a sea turtle and many other sea life. Would definitely recommend if you’re in Tenerife.”

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4.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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5.Abades: Guided Snorkeling Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 344 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Meet Natalie, Andre, or another instructor at Restaurant Magilu for a two-hour snorkeling trip at Playa Abades. You get a wetsuit, equipment, patient guidance, and free underwater photos and videos. The calm beach suits families and nervous swimmers, though turtles are never guaranteed.

“Excellent communication from the guides - very friendly and thorough. Equipment was good. Underwater views were amazing. No sea turtles today, but that is uncontrollable. However we did see a ray and many beautiful fish. I highly recommend this tour 🤿🐠”

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6.Kayaking and Snorkeling with Marine Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 210 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Paddle from Los Cristianos to Palm-Mar with a multilingual guide, then spend about 30 minutes snorkeling near marine life. Guides such as Val, Chris, and Andrew have earned praise for calm, friendly help. Hotel pickup, equipment, insurance, and life jackets are included.

“Super fun, we have saw a seaturtle. The guide was relaxed and Nice. We laughed a lot.”

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7.Tenerife Snorkeling Tour in turtle habitat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 168 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Set out from Costa Adeje in a small speedboat for a guided snorkel at El Palm-mar. Your 10-person group gets wetsuits, fins, mask, tube, water, and shore-side support. Turtles are possible, not promised, and dolphins may appear near the fishing farms on the return.

“Sadly we haven't seen any gutles but the crew gave it's best so that we had a very good time and it was so much fun to snorkel in the water”

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8.Tenerife Whale Watching and Snorkeling Yacht Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 162 reviews · from $62

Cruise from Puerto Colón with a small group of up to 11 people, looking for wild pilot whales and dolphins. Stop at Playa del Puertito for swimming, snorkeling, snacks, and drinks. Captains such as Dani, Marco, and Salvatore lead the trip, with sunset and daytime departures available.

“This was a great family day out. We were lucky enough to see both whales and turtles. Thanks to our Captain Dani for spotting the wildlife and providing the refreshments.”

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9.Half-Day Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 154 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Spend four hours at Playa Abades with a guide, full snorkeling gear, and a one-hour tour through protected Abades Bay. After instruction, you can snorkel independently for another 30 minutes. Pickup is available from seven Tenerife locations, and a SCUBA upgrade is offered in the afternoon.

“Everything was great! Although we ran late, they were kind enough to accomodate us so we could still enjoy the experience. The instructors were very kind and patient with us as beginners and helped us get comfortable with all the equipment. I would definitely recommend this!”

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10.Kayaking + snorkeling with turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Paddle from Los Cristianos to the PalmMar rocks, where you can snorkel for about 30 minutes in an area known for sea turtles and fish. A professional guide leads the two-hour trip. Dolphins sometimes appear, and guide Ayop is praised for patient, safety-minded instruction.

“When reading the description we thought that we were booking kayaking to go and see turtles, when in reality, we may as well not have bothered. During the briefing our guide, David, gave us the safety instructions and told us all to stick together to make it easier for them to help us in the event of emergency. He had a colleague with him as a second hand who I assumed would stay at the back of the group whilst David stayed at the front. In reality, as soon as David saw the pace of the quickest kayakers, he stuck with them. There were 2 occasions where we were left…”

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11.Kayak Route along the Volcanic Coast in Tenerife South with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Paddle from Los Cristianos along Tenerife’s volcanic coast in a group of no more than 10. You’ll visit coastal caves, stop to snorkel with fish and possible turtles, and watch for free dolphins. Kayaks, wetsuits, safety gear, snacks, water, and photos are included.

“Le nom de l'activité laisse supposer que nous verrons à coup sûr des dauphins alors que ce n'est pas le cas. Nous n'avons pas vu un seul dauphin, encore moins de tortues etc... Seulement quelques tout petits poissons. Mon masque fuyait, j'ai du tellement le serrer que j'étais très oppressée. Avec le filet de sauvetage on ne peut pas du tout descendre sous la surface et on ne voit pas grand chose du coup. Guide plutôt gentil mais ne nous surveille pas assez pendant le snorkeling, j'ai été prise d'une crise de panique et malgré mes signes il n'a pas vu que j'avais besoin d'aide et j'ai du rejoindre mon…”

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12.Kayak & Snorkeling Tour – Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 88 reviews · 3 hours · from $37

Join a group of up to 10 for a guided kayak and snorkeling trip from Los Cristianos. Guides such as Justas and Manuel provide calm instruction, gear, wildlife spotting, and a 30-minute snorkeling stop. Dolphins and turtles are possible, not guaranteed.

“A fantastic day with a fantastic guide, Manuel. An incredible experience with turtles and dolphins. Truly outstanding - we were lucky enough to see all these wonderful animals in the sea. We highly recommend this activity. 👍🏻 Thanks to the entire team - they were truly friendly, welcoming, and amazing! 😊”

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13.3-Hour Cetacean Watching and Snorkeling Tour in Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $21Best value

Join Blue Dream Sailing aboard Sangria for a three-hour trip from Los Gigantes. Louis and the crew take you past the cliffs, look for whales, serve tapas and drinks, then stop near Masca for swimming and snorkeling. The boat carries no more than 12 people.

“5 étoiles sans hésiter vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés Louis est d’une gentillesse incroyable. Nous avons vu des baleines à 2 m à peine et plonger avec de beaux poissons Je recommande à 100%”

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14.Catamaran Tour, Snorkelling, Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 77 reviews · from $51

Join Kalima Kat at Puerto Colón for a three-hour Costa Adeje cruise with a swim and snorkelling stop near Veril Beach. Matteo and the bilingual crew provide equipment, snacks, beer, soft drinks, and water while you enjoy views of Fañabé, Torviscas, and Mount Teide.

“Activity was amazing. Great knowledge from the guides. Very friendly. Smaller number of passengers which I feel enhances the experience”

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15.Guided Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 69 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

Meet an Atlantis instructor, collect your wetsuit and gear, then enter the Atlantic from the beach for a guided 50-minute snorkel. Guides such as Jose and Mate explain the sea life and help with masks, fins, and water entry. Hotel pickup covers southern Tenerife.

“La guida è stata molto professionale ed anzi ha messo a disposizione conoscenza e disponibilità di tempo!”

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