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Where to Sail in Tenerife: 8 Top Trips

8 sailing trips  ·  seats from $61 each

The coast of Tenerife from the water: 8 sailing trips with their prices, how long each is out and what is served on deck.

Tenerife: Los Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise by Sail Boat - Two hours searching the Atlantic for wildlife
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Tenerife: Los Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise by Sail Boat

1.Tenerife: Los Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise by Sail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,040 reviews · 3 hours · from $88Top of the fleet

Join David, Eileen, Jaime, or another member of the multilingual Third Element crew for a three-hour sailing trip from Los Gigantes. With no more than 10 people aboard, you will search for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other sea life, then swim and snorkel near the cliffs. Fruit, sandwiches, and drinks are included.

“It was excellent 🤩 The guides were super friendly. We got to see pilot whales, turtles and flying fish. The swim was perfect. I totally recommend this activity 🥰”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Tour – Los Gigantes (3H) - Whale and dolphin watching in the Teno-Rasca Marine Reserve
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Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Tour – Los Gigantes (3H)

2.Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Tour – Los Gigantes (3H)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 691 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Sail from Los Gigantes aboard the 14-meter yacht El Mojo Picón with captain Antonio or another multilingual guide. In three hours, you may see pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and fish, then stop in a cove for swimming, snorkeling, drinks, and cold tapas-style snacks. Groups are limited to nine, or you can book a private charter for up to 10 people.

“Awesome. We saw turtles and pilot whales, great views of the island and had a swim using snorkels provided. Bit of lunch was great too.”

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Tenerife: Sailboat Tour Whale Watching Food and Snorkeling - Searching for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles
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Tenerife: Sailboat Tour Whale Watching Food and Snorkeling

3.Tenerife: Sailboat Tour Whale Watching Food and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 652 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Join a small group of up to 10 people aboard the 12-meter Roulette with a two-person crew, often including Captain Salvador. Sail Tenerife’s south coast, watch for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds, then stop to swim and snorkel. Sandwiches, snacks, cake, and drinks are included.

“Very kind and caring travel guides made us feel so special. We saw so much beautiful wild life! We were surrounded by whales and dolphins and saw a turtle. Just an absolutely beautiful experiance and perfect day. my husband and the other husband from the couple on board turned into the most adorable and excited 10 year old boys, just thrilled a d pointing out and naming all that we saw. we were just overwhelmed and so excited and happy. One of the most special experiences of our life 🥰”

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Los Gigantes Whale Watching Charter by Sail Boat - Swimming and snorkeling below the cliffs
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Los Gigantes Whale Watching Charter by Sail Boat

4.Los Gigantes Whale Watching Charter by Sail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 608 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90Best loved

Sail along Tenerife’s Los Gigantes coast aboard a 45-foot Bavaria Cruiser with no more than 10 people. Guides such as Jaime, Eileen, and David explain the marine life, then anchor near the cliffs for swimming and snorkeling. Expect fruit, snacks, custom sandwiches, drinks, and about three hours on the water.

“We saw a pod of pilotwhales and dolphins. Had a lovely snorkel, fab views. Crew were excellent, very knowledgeable and helpfull. 😀”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Boat with Drinks, Snacks and Swimming Time - Leaving Puerto Colón for Tenerife’s whale waters
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Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Boat with Drinks, Snacks and Swimming Time

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

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

Cruise from Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje on a sailing boat limited to 11 people. Your captain searches for pilot whales and dolphins, explains local marine life, then stops for swimming and snorkeling. Guy, Alex, Dani, and Maximilian have led departures. Champagne, sandwiches, snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks are included.

“It was nice :) despite strong wind, we had a great time. The dolphins were swimming quite close to our boat.”

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Los Gigantes: Sailing Excursion with Swimming, Drink & Tapas - Sailing below the red cliffs
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Los Gigantes: Sailing Excursion with Swimming, Drink & Tapas

6.Los Gigantes: Sailing Excursion with Swimming, Drink & Tapas

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

Set sail from Puerto de Los Gigantes aboard the Sangría for a three-hour coastal trip with up to 10 people. You’ll search for whales and dolphins, stop for swimming or snorkeling near the cliffs, and enjoy tapas with an alcoholic or soft drink. Guides speak Spanish, English, and French. Some departures are led by Luis and Moises.

“It was in line with our expectations. We did see whatever we wanted to see, but would have liked to stay in the whale and dolphin locations just longer. Now it was slightly too much sailing and less watching which was a pity in our view.”

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Whales & Dolphins watching in exclusive sailboat - Three hours on the water
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Whales & Dolphins watching in exclusive sailboat

7.Whales & Dolphins watching in exclusive sailboat

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

From Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje, you sail for about three hours with a skipper and up to 11 people. Look for pilot whales and dolphins, stop for a swim, and enjoy sandwiches, drinks, and water on board. Crews such as Raul, Álvaro, Victor, and Ismael have been praised for calm handling and respectful wildlife viewing.

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

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Whale and Dolphin Small Group Sailing from Tenerife South - What Captain Patrick adds to the trip
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Whale and Dolphin Small Group Sailing from Tenerife South

8.Whale and Dolphin Small Group Sailing from Tenerife South

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60Lowest fare aboard

Sail from Puerto Colón with Galatea, a small-group operator limited to seven people. Captain Patrick and his crew take you offshore to look for pilot whales and dolphins, then pause near shore for swimming or snorkeling. The three-hour outing includes snorkeling gear, breakfast, snacks, and a return to the marina.

“We had a great half day trip on this small boat tour. Our experienced skipper first took us about 5 miles offshore where he knew pilot whales were often seen, as they feed there in deep water. We were not disappointed and saw more than 6 pilot whales. A few other small boats joined us, but there were no big boats there. We then headed back towards shore where we were then joined by at least 12 dolphins who came really close to the boat. We then went to a picturesque quiet bay for food and drink and a snorkel off the back of the boat. A fantastic day out,…”

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