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Gran Canaria: Small Group Boat Tour & Snorkeling with Lunch★ 4.54 (220) · 4h–5h
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Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise: Gran Canaria Half-Day Tour★ 4.23 (155) · 3h–5h
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Gran Canaria: Private Morning Cruise with Lunch & Water Sports★ 4.88 (543) · 4h 30m
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Gran Canaria Dolphin & Whale Catamaran Cruise with WindowsA 2.5-hour catamaran cruise in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria designed for whale and dolphin watching, with underwater viewing windows and a professional crew trained in cetacean behavior and history. The boat, Spirit of the Sea, is captained by Ivan Lopez, a certified cetacean-watching professional with 15 years of experience. If no cetaceans are spotted, you receive a bonus credit valid for one year to rebook the tour free.Is it for me?Choose the option with pickup if you're arriving without a rental car or prefer not to navigate to the dock in Puerto Rico; book the cruise-only option if you have your own transport or are staying nearby. Either way, the underwater windows and the captain's 15 years of experience mean you're watching from a boat built for this, not a general tour boat adapted for it.
Gran Canaria: Morning Catamaran Cruise & Snorkeling with LunchYou board a catamaran at Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria and spend 4.5 hours cruising the island's coastline with swimming and snorkeling included in a calm bay. A meal and unlimited drinks—beer, sangria, soft drinks, coffee—are served on board, and optional water sports are available at reduced rates. Hotel pickup and return transport are included, so you arrive back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full morning on the water without arranging your own boat, finding a snorkel spot, or packing a lunch—the catamaran handles all three, and the fixed schedule gets you back by early afternoon.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria Dolphin & Whale Watching CruiseA 2.5-hour dolphin and whale watching cruise departs daily from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, carrying up to 97 guests on the Spirit of the Sea catamaran along the island's southwest coast. The boat has a glass bottom and underwater viewing windows for close observation, a live guide fluent in English, Spanish or German, and a crew trained in cetacean ecology. Hotel pickup is available from Mogán, Taurito, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas, San Agustín and Bahía Feliz; if your accommodation is outside these areas, you arrange your own transport to the departure point. Soft drinks and water are included throughout.Is it for me?Book with hotel pickup if you're staying in one of the listed resort areas and want to skip the logistics of finding Puerto Rico's departure point; without pickup, you'll need your own transport to the harbor, but the departure times give you flexibility to fit the cruise around other plans.
Snorkeling in Gran Canaria: Catamaran & Hidden BeachesThis snorkeling tour sails a small-group catamaran along Gran Canaria's hidden northern coast, stopping at four pristine beaches and sea caves where you swim and snorkel in crystal-clear water. The boat includes a live guide in your language, a full lunch of local seafood or vegetarian paella with salads and fruit, unlimited beer, sangria and cava, snorkeling gear, and paddle boards; hotel pickup is included. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours and stays deliberately small to avoid crowds.Is it for me?You're on a shared boat with a small group, so this suits anyone who wants to snorkel without renting a private catamaran or organizing the route themselves—the guide, the stops, the lunch and the timing are all arranged. If you prefer to move at your own pace or avoid any group setting, a private rental or self-guided snorkeling from a beach would suit you better.
Puerto de Mogán boat cruise with Canarian wine pairingA 3-hour boat cruise and wine tasting in Puerto de Mogán, Gran Canaria, where you sail the south coast past Taurito caves and local beaches, then return to the dock for a seated 3-course Canarian menu paired with rosé, aged white and semi-sweet Listán wine. The experience is hosted by Marta and Ruben, who own the boat; guides speak English and Spanish. Suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?The guides speak English and Spanish, so you can follow the wine pairings and the coast commentary in whichever language you prefer. If you want to taste local Canarian wines but prefer not to stand or move around a boat, the tasting happens seated and steady at the dock after the cruise.
Snorkeling in Gran Canaria: Catamaran cruise with lunchA four-hour catamaran cruise from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria's southern coast, with snorkeling stops at Amadores, Tauro, Cura, Perche and Tiritaña beaches before reaching Mogán. The boat visits sea caves by water, and lunch with paella, salads and papas arrugadas is served during the main snorkeling stop; beer and soft drinks are included, plus a banana boat ride. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or German.Is it for me?The four-hour pace and water entry are straightforward — you board the catamaran, snorkel at marked stops and eat lunch on deck — so it suits anyone comfortable in the water without needing a strenuous hike or early start. Infants and small children can come along (specialized seats and prams are available), and the cruise works for all fitness levels.
Gran Canaria Snorkeling Catamaran Cruise with LunchA 4-hour catamaran cruise along Gran Canaria's south coast from Puerto Rico, with snorkeling in a calm anchorage, dolphin-spotting in open water, and lunch with unlimited drinks included. The boat holds up to 80 passengers. You can arrange pickup from Maspalomas, Costa Meloneras, Puerto Mogán and seven other coastal towns, or make your own way to the harbor. Swimming unaccompanied is required to snorkel.Is it for me?Book with pickup if you're staying in Maspalomas, Costa Meloneras or another pickup zone and want to skip the drive to Puerto Rico harbor. Choose without pickup if you have a rental car or prefer to make your own way to the port—the price difference reflects the transport only, and the cruise itself stays the same.
Boat Tour Gran Canaria — what to know before booking
This guide compares 10 bookable options for Boat Tour Gran Canaria, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at € 38. The average rating is 4.4 out of 5, based on 2,906 traveler reviews.
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. 10 of the 10 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Boat Tour Gran Canaria cost?
Prices start at € 38. There are 10 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 10 of the 10 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Gran Canaria: Small Group Boat Tour & Snorkeling with Lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.5 out of 5 across 220 reviews.
