Fuerteventura: Catamaran to Isla de Lobos & Snorkeling with Lunch

Twenty-one people, one catamaran, the coast of Fuerteventura

You board a small catamaran in Corralejo with at most 20 other people and sail to Isla de Lobos, a protected area most tourists don't reach. Once anchored, you can snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, or simply rest on deck while drinks stay available. Lunch (salad, bread, fruit, and paella) is served on board. The captain adjusts the route to sea conditions, so no two days are identical.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran tour around Isla de Lobos

• Board the exclusive catamaran
• Enjoy drinks onboard
• Sail around Isla de Lobos
• Anchor near the coast
• Snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard
• Relax and sunbathe on deck
• Have lunch on board
• Enjoy free time on the catamaran
• Return to Corralejo port

The experience

"We adapt to what the sea gives us," the captain said as we cast off from Corralejo, and that turned out to be the whole philosophy of the day. The boat holds a maximum of 21 people, which means you're not packed shoulder-to-shoulder with a hundred others. There's actual room to move, to sit, to breathe. We headed out toward Isla de Lobos, a protected natural area that most visitors see only from the shore, if at all. The island sits just off the coast, and depending on the conditions, the catamaran circles it so you get a view most people don't get.

Once we anchored near the coast, the day split into pieces you could choose from. Snorkeling equipment was there if you wanted it (mask, fins, tube), and the water was clear enough that you could actually see something. Others grabbed a kayak or a stand-up paddle board. Some people just stayed on the deck with a drink, which was fine too. The boat kept drinks flowing throughout the whole excursion, not just at the start. There was no schedule pushing you from one thing to the next. You had time.

Lunch came on board: salad, bread, seasonal fruit, and a mixed paella that didn't taste like it was made in a galley. It was the kind of meal that makes you realize you were hungry. After eating, there was more free time before the catamaran turned back toward Corralejo port. The whole day ran about six to seven hours, but it didn't feel rushed or padded. You leave the island behind, you're back on land, and you've actually done something instead of just watched it pass.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or port pickup (if arranged), use of snorkeling equipment with mask and fins, access to kayaks and stand-up paddle boards, drinks throughout the excursion (soda, water, and alcoholic beverages), and a full lunch on board with salad, bread, seasonal fruit, and mixed paella. Return transport to Corralejo port is included.

Before you book

Days and timesDaily · 10:00 and 14:30

AgesAges 12+ · 4 to 11 years · Under 4 — Free

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it starts

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by OBY Catamaran

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to reach Isla de Lobos without renting a boat or organizing your own group: the small size and flexible schedule mean you're not following a rigid itinerary, and the captain's willingness to adapt to conditions is what makes a day on the water feel like an actual choice rather than a box to tick.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

4 to 11 years; under 4, free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How many people go on each departure?

Maximum 21 people per catamaran, which keeps the group small and the attention personal.

What's included in the lunch?

Salad, bread, seasonal fruit, and mixed paella, served on board.

Do I need experience to snorkel?

No. Equipment is provided, and you can snorkel at your own pace in the anchored area. Kayak and stand-up paddle are also available if you prefer those instead.

What drinks are included?

Soda, bottled water, and alcoholic beverages are available throughout the excursion.

Where does the catamaran depart from?

Corralejo port in Fuerteventura.

What if the sea conditions are rough?

The captain adapts the route based on sea conditions. If it's not possible to reach Isla de Lobos, the catamaran will still offer snorkeling and water activities in a suitable anchored location.

How long is the full excursion?

Approximately six to seven hours from departure in Corralejo to return.