15 Tenerife Sailing Tours, Best Day First

1.Los Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise by Sail Boat

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

Sail from Los Gigantes with Third Element S.L. on a three-hour cruise limited to 10 people. Guides including David, Jamie, and Eileen share local wildlife knowledge in several languages while you look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds. The trip includes fruit, sandwiches, drinks, snorkeling gear, and a swim stop beneath the cliffs.

“Love the experience ,I really enjoy everything ,they was on time ,food and drinks excellent ,specially the Cava ,,the 3 guides was amazing with a lot of knowledge of the water life ,I recommend a 100 % to everyone”

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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 El Mojo Picón with skipper Antonio or Francesco. In three hours, you may see pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and fish in the Teno-Rasca Marine Reserve, then swim or snorkel beside the cliffs. Small groups, snacks, drinks, and gear are included.

“This was one of our highlights during out trip! So perfect.”

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3.Sailboat Tour Whale Watching Food and Snorkeling

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

Join Roulette Charters at Puerto Colón for three hours aboard a 12-meter sailboat with Captain Salvador and a small crew. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds, then swim and snorkel in a sheltered bay. Sandwiches, cake, snacks, and drinks are included, with space for only 10 participants.

“This trip was fantastic, the skipper and mate were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and really went out of their way to make you feel welcome. we chose a smaller boat as we have watched dolphins on larger boats in other parts of the world bit the smaller boat made it worthwhile as we're able to get close to the dolphins and there were no other boats in the vicinity. we saw numerous dolphins invlcluding calves right alongside the vessel. despite other reviews I have read the food was fine for a 3hr trip ham and tomato on a good baguette and carrot cake which was more than adequate. Drinks were continually…”

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4.Los Gigantes Whale Watching Charter by Sail Boat

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

Sail Tenerife’s Los Gigantes coast aboard a 45-foot Bavaria Cruiser with a maximum of 10 people. Guides such as Jaime, Eileen, David, and Aileen explain the marine life and cliffs, then serve sandwiches, fruit, snacks, and drinks before a swim and snorkel stop. The trip lasts about three hours and returns to the marina.

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

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

Sail from Puerto Colón with a captain such as Guy, Alex, Dani, or Maximilian, searching Tenerife’s waters for pilot whales and dolphins. The three-hour trip includes a swim stop, snorkel equipment, a fresh sandwich, snacks, beer, wine, soft drinks, and a glass of Champagne or similar sparkling wine. Groups are limited to 11 people.

“We saw several sets of whales, the food/drink was fun. The guide was great, Guy has a great personality and really wants to share his knowledge of the ocean and marine life.”

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6.Sailing Excursion with Swimming, Drink & Tapas

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

From Puerto de Los Gigantes, sail aboard the Sangría with an experienced crew such as Luis and Moises. You will cruise past red cliffs, search for whales and dolphins, stop for snorkeling, and enjoy tapas with an alcoholic or soft drink. The boat holds no more than 10 passengers, making this a calm alternative to a large excursion boat.

“We liked all activity and received what expected. Service provider gave some interesting info, responded to questions.”

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7.Whales & Dolphins watching in exclusive sailboat

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

Set out from Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje aboard a small sailboat or catamaran with a skipper such as Raúl, Álvaro, Víctor, or Slava. Over about three hours, look for pilot whales and dolphins, stop for a swim, and enjoy sandwiches and drinks. Groups are limited to 11, making this a quieter choice than Tenerife’s larger boat trips.

“Really nice tour - small group, only 6 of us. We saw a big pod of pilot whales and stopped for a nice swim. The only gripe I had was that they did not sail the boat - it was all engine power which was a shame.”

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8.Whale and Dolphin Small Group Sailing from Tenerife South

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

Sail from Puerto Colón with Galatea captain Patrick on a three-hour trip limited to seven people. Search for pilot whales and dolphins, then stop near shore for swimming or snorkeling. Snorkeling gear, breakfast, and snacks are included, with the boat returning to Puerto Colón.

“We had a great time seeing pilot whales in Tenerife! The captain is very friendly and the sail was very relaxing. We would definitely do it again!”

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9.Dolphin and Whale Sailing Tour in Los Gigantes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Join a small-group sailing trip from Los Gigantes for about three hours aboard the yacht El Mojo Picon. Skippers such as Antonio and Francisco look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and calderons near Teno Rural Park, then stop in a quiet cove for swimming and snorkeling. Snacks and drinks are included, with space for no more than 10 people.

“We had the most amazing time on the sailing boat. The excursion group consisted of my partner and me, 3 other passengers and Antonio. He was very knowlegdeable and provided us with lots of facts and information about the island, the sea and the whales. We saw a beautiful pod of tropical pilot whales and afterwards snorkeled in a place with beautiful fishes. The snacks provided were very nice. I really recommend this trip to others!”

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10.Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour by Sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 228 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Set out from Puerto Colón with a Spanish- or English-speaking crew on a three-hour marine-life trip along Costa Adeje. Expect a small group, views of whales or dolphins when conditions allow, drinks, snacks, a simple meal, and time to swim or snorkel. The boat may be motor-powered rather than sailing.

“Actually this has been the best tour in the whole vacation that we had on Tenerife.”

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11.Sailing Excursion with Whale and Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 226 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Spend three hours aboard a 52-foot sailing yacht from Puerto Colón, watching for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles with an English, Spanish, French, or Italian-speaking guide. You’ll stop in a sheltered bay to swim or snorkel, with sandwiches, fruit, drinks, and basic gear included. Small groups help keep the outing calm and personal.

“Our group of four had an amazing time on the sailboat. One of us especially appreciated the friendliness and sociability of the crew, while another just loved everything about the experience! A third person would like to give a heads-up for those who may suffer from motion sickness: due to the large waves, it did get a little bumpy, so be prepared. But overall, the trip was fantastic. We saw a lot of whales, including some small ones, which was truly impressive. We also stopped in a beautiful bay to swim and enjoy the scenery. There were 10 people on board (excluding the crew), but it never felt crowded –…”

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12.Whale Watching Sailboat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 215 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $88

Join Picarus Sailing Club aboard Aemon or Ayla, a 46-foot sailboat carrying no more than nine passengers. Search for pilot whales, dolphins, and other marine life with a Spanish, English, or French-speaking guide, then snorkel beneath Los Gigantes and enjoy homemade tapas. Guides including Sara, Felix, Jakob, Miguel, and Nettie are praised for clear explanations and careful wildlife viewing.

“Only small group, not full boat then other companies, perfect”

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13.Puerto Colon : Whale & Dolphins Sailing Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $88

Set out from Puerto Colón with Captain Daniel, also known as Dani, in a small group of up to 10. Listen to whales through a hydrophone, watch pilot whales and dolphins, then swim at Diego Hernández Beach while the crew serves Canarian food, drinks, and fruit. Choose three or six hours.

“Mooie ervaring die je hier op Tenerife moet meemaken.”

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14.Private or Group 3 Hour Sailing Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 1 day · from $65

Set sail from Puerto Colón for three hours along Costa Adeje. Your English or Spanish-speaking crew serves water, soft drinks, beer, and cava while you watch for dolphins and whales. You may stop for a sea swim, and one recorded trip with Captain Felix also spotted sea turtles. Food, hotel transfers, and extra drinks are not included.

“What a fantastic morning out with Captain Felix. We had no idea when we booked the tour that we be going looking for Dolphins, whales & sea turtles and we were lucky enough to see all 3! The cava was cold and sun was hot, a fantastic experience with a sea swim too.”

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15.Costa Adeje: Respectful Whale-Watching Sailboat Tour & swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · from $20Best value

Join the Shogun at Puerto Colón for a two-hour sail along Tenerife’s west coast. Your crew searches for pilot whales and dolphins, explains why they gather here, and stops for a swim when sea conditions allow. Enjoy upper-deck views, free water and soft drinks, onboard bathrooms, and a meal on selected arrangements.

“We saw pilotwhales, the crew was very friendly and the organizer is also very helpful!:)”

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