The 15 Best Boat Trips from Tenerife’s South Coast

1.Los Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise by Sail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,040 reviews · 3 hours · from $88Our pick

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!”

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2.Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,063 reviews · 2 hours · from $33Best value

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.”

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3.Los Gigantes Whale Watching Charter by Sail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 608 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90Top rated

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.”

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4.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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5.Boat Party with Open Bar and DJs

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 261 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $106

Join Utopia Boat Party in Puerto Colon for a 4.5-hour catamaran or galleon party with UK house DJs, MCs, an open bar, ocean swim stop, and west-coast views. Check in at Black Pearl Cafe, arrive early, bring ID and swimwear, and expect loud music and an adults-only crowd.

“Fun party and well run. but music was a little too loud, hard to talk to people on the boat.”

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6.Whale and Dolphin-Watching Boat Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 157 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Set out from Lina Yacht in Puerto Colón for a two-hour whale and dolphin trip with up to 18 passengers. A multilingual cetacean guide and captain explain the wildlife, while the glass-bottom viewing area adds a look below the surface. Expect a sandwich and beer, water, or soft drink.

“The tour guides are very friendly and knowlegdeable, we saw beautiful whales from very close, it was incredible.”

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7.Guided Boat Dives for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $60

Start at Aqua-Marina Dive Centre in Playa de las Americas, prepare your kit, and head to Los Cristianos harbor for 45 to 50 minute boat sessions. Choose one to ten outings, with short boat rides, a harbor break, and up to three sessions per day. Equipment hire is extra.

“They teach you with their professionalism to be responsible...the first time I felt so relaxed even if it was my 3rd ocean dive ...also very cost effective as I rented photos”

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8.Try Scuba Diving in a turtle area (boat)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

From Costa Adeje, you take a short boat trip to a quiet, shallow site for your first scuba session and a snorkeling safari. A personal instructor stays with you throughout, with equipment, insurance, and guidance included. Marine life may include fish, octopus, rays, cuttlefish, and turtles.

“Great people, fun and safe scuba diving in Tenerife! Definitely a good choice for beginners such as us.”

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9.Dolphin and Whale Watching Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $53

Join Captain Nico from Puerto Colón for a two-hour speedboat search for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other marine life. Groups are limited to 11, with snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, and a swim stop near Palm-Mar or La Caleta. Shared and private options are available.

“Amazing experience! Knowledgeable and super nice tour guide that brought us to the right spots away from other boats. Toured for 30 mins with a group of wales and spotted sea turtles and dolphins.”

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10.Puerto Colon Snorkel Safari by Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 84 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

From Puerto Colón, a small group of up to nine heads by speedboat to a quiet bay about 15 minutes offshore. You get a wetsuit, fins, mask, and guidance in several languages, then about 50 minutes in the water looking for turtles, stingrays, cuttlefish, octopuses, and fish.

“Accueil, organisation, écoute, briefing, sécurité, photos et vidéos proposées à l'issue de la séance, tout a été parfaitement géré. Merci Élisa, la dive Master, pour ton sourire et ta douceur pour me remettre en confiance.”

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11.Private Luxury Motor Boat 2, 3 and 4 Hour Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

Sail Tenerife’s southern coast aboard a private Beneteau Antares 42 for 2, 3, or 4 hours. Juan, Eduardo, Dani, and Danny have helped make trips special, with drinks, tapas, snorkeling, paddle boards, and possible whale sightings. Four-hour trips add sea scooters and a floating beach club.

“Juan and Eduardo were amazing! We really enjoyed the trip and everything was catered for. I would recommend for anyone visiting Tenerife”

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12.Private Boat Charter with Tapas & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · 3 hours

Take a private three-hour cruise from Puerto Colón aboard the 30-foot Rio 850 Cruiser Libby. Your English- or Spanish-speaking captain serves tapas and drinks while you view Tenerife’s coast, swim, snorkel, and watch for dolphins or whales.

“A gorgeous afternoon on the boat for my 60th. Nothing was too much trouble for Robert our captain. We were allowed to have a go at steering, we anchored to enjoy jumping in and Robert took us out to follow the dolphins. Unlimited drinks and tasty tapas too. Excellent value for money for a fabulous birthday adventure. 100% recommend.”

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13.SEA SAFARI Dolphins, Whales, 3h speedboat DISCOVERY-TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

From Puerto Colón, Captain Eric and the Sea Safari crew take you along Tenerife’s south coast for three hours of whale and dolphin watching, cliff views, swimming, and snorkeling. The small boat carries up to 11 people, with equipment, drinks, sandwiches, and a BladeFish underwater scooter included.

“Fantástica experiencia, súper completa, vimos ballenas, delfines, tortugas. La parte del snórkel fue una pasada. Eric, el patrón, súper atento, explicando un montón de cosas.”

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14.2 Hour Private Sunset Cruise on Luxury Motor Boat with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Set out from Puerto Colón Marina with your own group for a two-hour sunset cruise led by Jose and Juan. Expect coastal views, marine-life spotting, fruit, snacks, champagne, and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. Dinner, cakes, or flowers can be arranged for special occasions.

“We had a super time on the 2 hour sunset charter. Jose and Juan were brilliant. They treated us very well. Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. The boat was lovely too!”

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15.Private Fishing Boat Charter with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6 reviews · 3 - 7 hours

Leave Puerto Colón on a private fishing boat with Captain Mariano and his crew. Choose a three-hour trip for light tackle, trolling, and bottom fishing, or seven hours of heavy-tackle big-game fishing with a boxed brunch, drinks, and room for up to six people.

“Expérience incroyable!!! Le bateau est magnifique, matériel au top. Le capitaine Mariano est le best! On recommande vivement que vous soyez pro ou débutant.”

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