Gran Canaria: Catamaran Cruise with Drinks, Lunch & Watersports

Summary

Coastal afternoons on Gran Canaria with food, drinks, swimming and laughter

You’ll drift along Gran Canaria’s coast on a relaxed catamaran cruise with food and unlimited drinks, pausing to swim or snorkel in clear bays. There’s laughter with locals and crew, plus optional watersports if you’re feeling adventurous—or just float nearby instead. Expect warmth, good company, and moments that linger long after you’re back on shore.

What’s the experience like?

I almost missed the boat — literally. We’d gotten too comfortable in the slow morning rhythm at our hotel in Puerto Rico, thinking “afternoon cruise” meant plenty of time. But there it was: Afrikat’s big white catamaran bobbing at Puerto Base, crew waving us aboard like we were old friends. I could smell sunscreen and something sweet (maybe sangria?) before my shoes even hit the deck. The first thing I noticed was how everyone just sort of relaxed at once — locals mixing with visitors, kids darting between tables, one grandma already in her sunhat sipping juice.

Our guide — I think his name was Dani? — started off joking about his English (“not Shakespeare,” he grinned), but he knew every rocky cove along Gran Canaria’s southern coast. He pointed out little caves as we cruised past cliffs that looked almost gold in the late light. The air felt salty and warm; seagulls kept swooping by, probably hoping for a bite of lunch. When we anchored in this ridiculously clear bay (I mean, you could see your toes underwater), I hesitated before jumping in — cold shock! But worth it for the fish darting around my ankles. Someone handed me a snorkel mask and I tried not to inhale half the Atlantic.

Lunch was simple: chicken wrap and potato salad, nothing fancy but honestly perfect after swimming. There was always someone topping up drinks — sangria for most of us, beer or soda if you wanted. A few people tried the donut ride (which looked hilarious from a distance) or went off jet-skiing; I stuck to floating near the boat and watching the crew laugh with some Spanish families who seemed to know all their jokes already. At one point I caught myself just staring at the coastline, thinking how different Gran Canaria looks from out here — not just beaches but wild cliffs and tiny villages tucked into hills.

I didn’t expect to feel so…unhurried? Maybe it’s something about being out on water where your phone barely works and nobody’s rushing you to do anything except maybe try another drink or jump in again. On the way back Dani let a couple of kids “steer” for a minute while everyone cheered them on (nobody crashed). By the time we pulled into Puerto Base again, hair still salty and skin warm from sun, I realized I hadn’t thought about home once all afternoon. That doesn’t happen often.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Afternoon cruise along Gran Canaria coast

• Depart from Puerto Base, Puerto Rico
• Cruise along Gran Canaria coastline
• Enjoy stunning views and sunshine
• Anchor in calm crystal clear bay
• Swim and snorkel in refreshing water
• Optional water sports at discounted rates
• Optional speedboat ride with Captain
• Enjoy delicious meal on board
• Drink Sangria, beer, soft drinks, or juice

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Gran Canaria catamaran cruise?

Yes, return transport from your hotel is included depending on your area.

What meals and drinks are provided during the cruise?

A chicken wrap with potato salad is served for lunch; drinks include beer, sangria, soft drinks, juice, coffee, and water.

Are watersports available on this afternoon cruise?

Yes, optional watersports like jet-skiing or donut rides are offered at discounted rates.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes, snorkeling gear is available onboard for guests who want to swim.

How long does the boat trip last?

The catamaran cruise lasts approximately 4.5 hours.

Is this tour suitable for children or wheelchair users?

Yes—children are welcome (with an adult), infants can use prams/strollers, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

Where does the cruise depart from?

The boat leaves from Puerto Base in Puerto Rico on Gran Canaria.

Can dietary requirements be accommodated?

You can contact the operator about special dietary needs when booking.

What’s included

Your day includes return transport from your hotel (depending on location), a 4.5-hour catamaran cruise departing from Puerto Base in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria, unlimited drinks like sangria or beer plus soft options throughout your trip, a simple lunch of chicken wrap with potato salad (with special diets available by request), all snorkeling equipment provided onboard if you want to swim with fish in crystal-clear bays—and discounted rates if you decide to try any watersports before heading back ashore.