Gran Canaria Sailing & Snorkeling: Helm a Yacht, Small Groups

Take the Helm on a 14-Ton Yacht off Gran Canaria's Coast

You board a 14-ton yacht at Puerto de Mogán and either take a turn at the helm or relax while the crew handles the sails. The boat anchors in a quiet bay where you snorkel, swim, or rest before a vegetarian lunch with wine and soft drinks. Hotel pickup and all gear are included. The trip runs 4 hours with groups staying under 8 people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sailing and snorkeling near Gran Canaria

• Pickup from hotel
• Board yacht New Karolka
• Sail from Puerto de Mogan
• Hoist sails and helm boat
• Enjoy open ocean scenery
• Stop for lunch in secluded bay
• Swim and snorkel in bay
• Sail back to Puerto de Mogan
• Enjoy lunch and drinks onboard

The experience

The skipper at Puerto de Mogán doesn't hand you a clipboard or a safety video. He just asks if you want to actually sail the boat or sit back, and then he starts showing you where the lines are. That casual moment (standing on the deck of the New Karolka with the Atlantic stretching out in front of you) is when you realize this isn't a floating tour bus. It's a proper sailing trip, max 8 people, and you're part of the crew if you want to be.

The boat heads southwest from Puerto de Mogán across water so clear you can see down into it. The first hour is about learning the rhythm of the sails, or just watching them fill if that's your speed. Your guide talks you through hoisting, trimming, steering, or doesn't, if you'd rather sit with a beer and watch the coastline of Gran Canaria drop away. After a couple of hours, you anchor in a secluded bay that feels like nobody else knows about it. The snorkeling gear is already there, the water is calm, and lunch appears: vegetarian options, fresh fruit, wine, soft drinks. Some people swim straight in. Others stay on deck and let the sun do its work.

The sail back takes the afternoon at an easy pace. By the time you're back at the harbor, you've spent four hours on actual water, not in a tour group watching water happen to other people. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't have to figure out how to get to the port or back afterward. The whole day is built around the idea that sailing should feel like sailing, not like a scheduled activity you've checked off.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with all snorkeling equipment and a SUP board if you want it.
• Lunch on board covers vegetarian options, fresh fruit, soft drinks, wine, and beer.
• The boat carries a maximum of 8 people, so the group stays small and the experience stays personal.

Information

Lasts 4h, runs Monday to Saturday at 09:30, from € 85 per person, with a live guide in English and Polish, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:30Other times ›

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Infant (2 to 6 years)

GroupUp to 81 private ›

Live guideEnglish and PolishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Karolka Yacht Charter

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to actually sail rather than watch sailing happen, and you'd rather not spend the morning arranging transport to the port or figuring out where to anchor for lunch. The whole day is already planned around the boat and the crew.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Polish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (2 to 6 years).

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 24 h before the start.

Do I need sailing experience to join?

No. The crew teaches you as you go, or you can simply relax on deck. Both are equally welcome.

What's included in the lunch?

Vegetarian lunch, fresh fruit, soft drinks, wine, and beer. Bring any dietary preferences up when you book.

How long is the trip?

4 hours total, including the sail out, anchor stop, snorkeling, lunch, and return to Puerto de Mogán.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your Gran Canaria hotel are included in the price.

What if I don't want to snorkel?

Snorkeling is optional. You can swim, rest on deck, or stay on the boat while others are in the water.

What if the weather is bad?

Check with the operator about their cancellation policy. Atlantic conditions can change, and trips may be rescheduled.

Can I steer the boat?

Yes, if you want to. The crew will show you how to helm. It's optional. You can also just enjoy the ride.