Gran Canaria Yacht Tour: Snorkeling, Drinks & Lunch for 12

Summary

Gran Canaria small group yacht cruise with snorkeling lunch drinks

You’ll sail Gran Canaria’s south coast on a spacious yacht with just 12 people, sharing laughs over cava as you pass hidden coves and beaches. Dive in for snorkeling or paddle boarding at Perchel cove, enjoy fresh snacks and an open bar prepared by your local crew, and soak up those slow moments that stick with you long after you’re back on land.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Shared yacht tour with drinks and snorkeling

• Depart from Puerto Rico port
• Enjoy glass of cava and sea breeze
• Guide explains journey details
• Pass by Veneguera beach
• Admire Perchel cove at Mogan
• Snorkel and paddle surf
• Enjoy snack and drinks on board
• Take photos at Bay of Mogán
• Pass Tauro beach sailing back
• Return to departure point

Top questions

How many people are on this Gran Canaria yacht tour?

The tour is limited to 12 passengers per trip.

Is lunch included during the yacht cruise?

Yes, assorted snacks with fresh ingredients are served onboard.

Does the tour include snorkeling equipment?

Yes, use of snorkeling equipment is included in your booking.

Are drinks provided during the yacht trip?

An open bar is available with beer, soft drinks, sangria, water, sparkling water and juices.

Where does the yacht depart from?

The tour departs from Puerto Rico port in Gran Canaria.

Is hotel pickup included?

The experience includes pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.

What activities are available besides snorkeling?

Paddle boards and a floating platform are available; discounts on jetski or parasailing may be offered.

Are infants allowed on board?

Infants can join; they must sit on an adult's lap or use a stroller/pram.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle from your location to Puerto Rico port, all-day access to an open bar (beer, sangria, juices), assorted fresh snacks for lunch onboard, use of snorkeling gear and paddle boards, plus guidance from both captain and crew throughout your small group journey along Gran Canaria’s southern coast before returning in comfort at the end.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wondered what it’s like to float off the coast of Gran Canaria with only the sound of water and laughter around you? I didn’t expect to feel so relaxed so quickly—maybe it was the first sip of cava as we left Puerto Rico port, or maybe it was just the way the sun hit the deck. Our skipper greeted everyone by name (I still can’t pronounce half of them), and there was this easy feeling among the twelve of us, like we’d lucked into something more private than most tours.

We drifted past Veneguera Beach while our guide pointed out some story about volcanic sand—honestly, I missed half because I was distracted by this salty breeze and someone’s sunscreen mixing with sea air. The boat itself is huge (17 meters, apparently American-made), but it never felt showy. Just big enough that you could stretch out on your own deckchair or flop onto a sofa at the back if you wanted shade. At one point I tried saying “Perchel” like a local—Li laughed when I butchered it. That cove is only reachable by sea, which made jumping in for snorkeling feel kind of special. The water was cold at first but clear enough to see these little flashes of fish darting around my toes.

Lunch was simple but fresh—some kind of tomato salad that tasted better than it looked (maybe it’s just eating outside that does it). The open bar meant nobody ever had an empty glass for long; sangria seemed to be the favorite. There were paddle boards floating nearby, and a few brave souls tried them—I stuck to swimming and watching the others fall in (sorry, not sorry). On the way back toward Tauro Beach, I remember thinking how quiet everything got for a minute—just wind and waves—and then someone started telling a story about dolphins they’d seen last week. Didn’t see any myself, but honestly? It didn’t matter.