Lanzarote: Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling, 4-Hour Hands-On
You're at the helm of a catamaran off Lanzarote's southern coast
You steer a 12-person catamaran off Lanzarote's coast, help with the sails, and anchor to snorkel and swim. Snorkel gear and a stand-up paddle board are included. The route follows the wind, usually south along the coast, sometimes toward Isla de Lobos. The whole day is four hours, and you're back before late afternoon.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Catamaran sailing and water activities
- Depart from Lanzarote port
- Sail along southern Lanzarote coast
- Adjust course based on wind direction
- Sail towards Isla de Lobos if wind east
- Anchor for swimming and snorkeling
- Eat on board
- Client participates in sailing maneuvers
- Client steers the catamaran
- Return to port using motor
The experience
The boat rocks gently under your feet as the crew hands you the wheel. You're not a passenger watching from the sidelines. You're steering a 12-person catamaran along Lanzarote's southern edge, feeling the sail catch the wind from the north. The motor stays off except for leaving and entering the port. It's just wind, water, and the weight of the boat responding to what you do with the wheel. If the wind shifts east, the route changes and you sail toward Isla de Lobos in Fuerteventura instead. That's the thing about a sailing excursion like this: the sea decides some of it, and you decide the rest.
After an hour or so of sailing, the catamaran slows and the crew drops anchor in a cove. You can jump in with the snorkel gear, it's included, or grab the stand-up paddle board if you want to stay on the surface and explore that way. The water is clear enough that you see the rocky bottom and small fish moving through it. Someone opens a cooler and pulls out something to eat. There's no rush. You float, you snorkel, you come back to the boat when you're ready. The crew doesn't narrate a script or herd you through stops. They're there to make sure the boat runs and to answer questions if you have them.
The whole thing runs four hours from start to finish. You don't need sailing experience: the crew teaches you what to do with the lines and the wheel as you go, and they handle the technical parts. Kids can come (infants sit on a lap), and it works for any fitness level because you're on a boat, not hiking. The catamaran holds up to twelve people, so it stays small enough that you're not lost in a crowd. By the time you motor back into port, you've spent half a day actually sailing instead of watching someone else sail, which changes how the whole thing feels.
What’s included
- Use of snorkeling equipment.
- stand-up paddle board.
- sailing instruction and hands-on participation in maneuvers.
- anchoring stop for swimming and snorkeling.
- food and refreshments during the anchor stop.
Before you book
Prices and times updated 13 days ago
Operated by Catamaran F40lanzarote
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to actually sail rather than sit and watch, and if you'd rather spend a morning on the water doing something than following a fixed itinerary of land stops. The small group size and the fact that you're steering mean you get the feel of sailing without needing to own a boat or know how already.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.
Do I need sailing experience to join?
No. The crew teaches you how to steer and help with the maneuvers as you go. You're actively involved, but they handle the technical sailing.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The route depends on wind direction. North wind means the southern coast. East wind means Isla de Lobos. The tour runs in normal sailing conditions. Specific cancellation policies should be confirmed when booking.
Is snorkeling equipment provided?
Yes. Snorkel gear is included, as is a stand-up paddle board if you prefer to stay on the surface.
How many people are on the boat?
The catamaran holds up to 12 people, so groups stay small.
Can I bring children?
Yes. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels.
How long is the tour?
Four hours total, including sailing, anchoring, swimming and snorkeling.
Lanzarote: Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling, 4-Hour Hands-On
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from € 540 per group
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