Costa Adeje: eco cruise to see dolphins and whales
3- or 5-hour sailing catamaran trip from Puerto Colón through the Teno-Rasca marine area, with a hydrophone, swim stop, sandwiches and drinks on board. 4.6/5.
4.65,872 reviews
- 3 or 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- English, Spanish
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
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Practical details
- Duration
- 3 or 5 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Sailing without the engine when wind allows
- Underwater listening with a hydrophone
- No sighting means a free repeat trip (subject to availability)
- Swim and snorkel stop
- 5-hour option with lunch and a pass by Los Gigantes
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Our take
A good pick if you want a relaxed day at sea rather than a quick sighting: sailing boat, a swim, a sandwich and cetaceans in one of the best areas in the Canaries to see them. The 5-hour version is worth it if you'd like to see Los Gigantes from the water. If you only have a morning or get seasick easily, a short trip from Los Cristianos suits you better.
What's included
- Catamaran trip and safety briefing
- Onboard commentary and underwater sound equipment
- Time to swim and snorkel
- Sandwiches and drinks (beer, soft drinks and water)
- Chicken and rice plus wine on the 5-hour option
- Towels
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Snorkelling gear (sold on board)
- Vegan options (not available)
Good to know
What to bring
- Swimwear and towel
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
- A jacket
- Comfortable shoes
Not suitable for
- Non-folding or electric wheelchairs
- Pets
Things to keep in mind
- Vegetarian sandwiches and gluten-free food with 24 hours' notice
- If you get seasick, ask your pharmacist beforehand
- No suitcases, large bags or high heels
- The route can change depending on sea conditions
Meeting point
Pier 8, Puerto Colón, Costa Adeje.
Look for the boat with the White Tenerife logo at pier 8 in Puerto Colón.
The experience
What you will see
The trip follows the coast of south-west Tenerife inside the Teno-Rasca marine strip, a protected area where pilot whales and dolphins live year-round. There are two versions: 3 hours or 5 hours, the longer one with more sailing and lunch.
- Pilot whales and dolphins, and with luck other passing species.
- The Costa Adeje shoreline and, on clear days, Teide rising above it.
- On the long option, the Los Gigantes cliffs and Masca beach seen from the sea.
How it works
You set off from pier 8 in Puerto Colón, Costa Adeje: look for the boat with the White Tenerife logo. GetYourGuide lists hotel pickup and drop-off as included; check the time and pickup point after booking.
The boat is a sailing catamaran. When wind and sea allow, it sails without the engine, which makes for quieter wildlife watching. The crew explains what you're seeing and at some point drops a hydrophone so you can hear the cetaceans underwater.
Before heading back there's a swim stop for swimming or snorkelling. Snorkelling gear isn't included: it's sold on board, so bring your own mask and snorkel if you have them. Sandwiches and drinks (beer, soft drinks, water) are served; the 5-hour option adds chicken and rice with wine. Vegetarian and gluten-free food is available with 24 hours' notice; vegan isn't.
If no cetaceans are spotted, the operator lets you repeat the trip for free on another day, subject to availability.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone who wants half a day at sea with a swim and some food, not just whale watching.
- Anyone staying in Costa Adeje or Playa de las Américas, close to Puerto Colón.
- Anyone who'd like to see Los Gigantes from the water without travelling there (5-hour option).
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who gets seasick: five hours on a sailing boat is a long time. A 90-minute trip is wiser.
- Anyone on a vegan diet.
- Anyone short on time: there are quicker sightings trips from Los Cristianos.
Accessibility
Folding wheelchairs are accepted; non-folding and electric wheelchairs are not.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between the 3- and 5-hour options?
What if we don't see any whales or dolphins?
Is snorkelling gear included?
Is there a vegan option?
Related reading on our guides
→ Whale and dolphin watching in Tenerife: how to choose a boat
Whale watching in Tenerife: five boat trips compared (€28 to €63 per person), which port to pick, the legal rules for boats, when to go and seasickness tips.
→ What to see in Tenerife: Teide, La Laguna, Masca, Garachico and Anaga
Tenerife guide: Teide, La Laguna, La Orotava, Garachico, Masca, Los Gigantes, Anaga and the whales of the south. How many days, where to stay and how to get around.
→ Teide cable car and summit permit sold out: what to do
If the Teide cable car or the summit permit is sold out: when places are released, tours with the cable car included, the Altavista refuge and what to see without going up.
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