The 15 Best Yacht Charters in Tenerife

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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2.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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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 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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5.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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6.Shared Yacht Cruise with Champagne and Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 135 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Sail from Puerto Colon aboard a Beneteau Antares 42 with a crew that may include Juan, Michelle, or Maxi. Your three-hour cruise includes champagne, wine, beer, soft drinks, tapas, wildlife watching, snorkeling, paddleboards, and sea scooters, with a swim stop near La Caleta.

“Had a great time on the water. Seen tons of dolphins and turtles. Guided were great”

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7.Fun Yacht Trip with Water Activities and Toys

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 125 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $81

Cruise from Puerto Colón along Tenerife’s south coast on a 20-meter yacht with hosts such as Alejandro, Alex, Paolo, and Andreas. Stop near Los Cristianos for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, a water bike, and the yacht’s unusual waterslide, with lunch and drinks included.

“The whole experience was amazing the staff were great would highly recommend this tour. Food and facilities were great value for money will defo do this again next time in Tenerife the whole family loved it”

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8.World Class Fishing Charter Trip in Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Join Captain Gavin on a 25-foot offshore fishing boat from Costa Adeje. This four-hour trip carries up to six people and uses fighting chairs, outriggers, downriggers, live bait, and trolling gear while targeting tuna, marlin, amberjack, and barracuda.

“Nothing special some cache. Not offered drinks but paid. It was bit uncomfortable and unfriendly experience. Anything else was ok”

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9.Private Charter in Tenerife south max 7 people

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Sail from Puerto Colón with up to six companions on a three-hour private charter. The English-speaking crew, including captain Diego on some outings, provides local tips, wildlife explanations, snacks, lunch, and snorkeling gear before returning to the harbor.

“It was a really nice trip with 2 nice captains, who were really into explaining all the wild life to us + local tips. We - group of 6 friends - really enjoyed the afternoon with them !”

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10.Whales and Dolphins excursion on a Luxury Yacht in Canary Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $104

Join Michael and the captain aboard a small yacht from Las Galletas for a three-hour search for pilot whales and dolphins. The trip includes commentary, lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and a swim stop near Los Cristianos, with space for no more than 10 people.

“Boat is old (1999). The add tells you the trip is 3-3,5 hours when it actually is only 2 hours, so you are not getting what you’re paying for. Captain is cool. Dimitri the houst is also ok. But i will not recommend this for others because of the length of the trip compared whit what the add says and price off the trip does not match what u get.”

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11.2, 3 & 4 Hour Private Luxury Motorboat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · 2 - 4 hours

Book a private Beneteau Antares 42 charter from Tenerife for two to four hours. Your captain and crew provide drinks, tapas, fruit, snorkel gear, and paddle boards, with sea scooters and a floating beach club on four-hour trips. Wildlife can include dolphins, pilot whales, turtles, and fish.

“10/10 - a fantastic experience! A perfect day to see the turtles, fish and dolphins. The crew were very informative regarding the marine life, parts of the island and even recommended places to visit for food, shopping etc. Always checking in on us and caring for our needs throughout the time. We had a little stop off for a paddle board, swim and snorkel and they encouraged the fish so we could see them. We did however book for the afternoon slot which they said was unavailable. So we had to go in the morning instead but we felt that better suited us after the experience. Good communication with this…”

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12.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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13.Private Catamaran Charter with Transfer, Buffet and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Set sail from Puerto Colón on a private catamaran for up to 15 guests at the listed price, with hotel pickup in south Tenerife, snorkeling gear, lunch, tapas, drinks, and time to spot whales, dolphins, and turtles. The crew helps shape the route, so your group can swim, relax, or watch the coast.

“We celebrated a 50th birthday and it was an absolutely amazing day. Everything was very well organised, we were picked up on time, and the crew were so friendly and welcoming. There were loads of drinks, the food was excellent, and we were lucky enough to see lots of dolphins too. A truly special experience from start to finish.”

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14.Private Yacht Excursion from Puerto Colon 3 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Sail from Puerto Colón aboard Roulette, a private yacht with Salvador and his crew. Over three hours, you can watch pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles, swim or snorkel near a cove, and enjoy homemade paella, drinks, snacks, and hotel pickup within 20 kilometers.

“Excellent afternoon seeing wild turtles and whales. Great overview of Canary Islands history. Tasty lunch provided. We really enjoyed the experience. *one thing to improve is selection of snacks - the only provided snack was potato chips. For all inclusive trip with 2 kids it was quite disappointing. I would suggest to add some fruit to the experience.”

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15.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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