Private boat tour Tenerife: La Caleta cliffs and swimming

Whales live in the waters off this coast, and you'll watch for them from the boat.

A private boat tour from Puerto Colón in Tenerife takes you along the southern coast to La Caleta, where you swim in sheltered bays, snorkel among tropical fish, and fish in the Atlantic. The three-hour cruise includes snorkeling equipment, water and snacks, with a live guide in English, Spanish, German or Russian. Watch for whales and sea turtles as the boat moves between stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour around Tenerife coast

• Depart from Puerto Colon port
• View cliffs of La Caleta
• Observe local fauna and whales
• Anchor in La Caleta bay
• Swim in crystal clear water
• Fish in Atlantic Ocean
• Visit El Puertito lagoon
• Swim and dive in lagoon
• Return along southern coast

The experience

If you have a free afternoon or want to see Tenerife from the water instead of the shore, this tour departs Puerto Colón on the Barco 33 and heads south toward La Caleta. The boat takes you past the island's cliffs, then anchors in the bay where the water stays clear enough to see the seafloor. You swim and snorkel among the fish, and sometimes turtles drift through the same water. The guide watches for whales that live in this stretch of the Atlantic. They're not guaranteed, but they're part of what makes this coast different from the resort beaches.

After La Caleta, the route turns north along the southern coast and stops at El Puertito, a lagoon where you can dive or swim again before heading back to port. Fishing happens at the anchorages if you want to try it. The Atlantic here holds enough variety that it's worth the line. Snorkeling gear, bottled water, snacks and alcoholic beverages come with the booking, so you don't need to bring or buy them on the water.

The tour runs three hours total. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, German or Russian, so you get the commentary in the language you understand. Groups stay private, which means the pace and stops adjust to what your group wants to do: linger longer in one bay, skip the fishing, spend more time looking for marine life.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water.
• snacks.
• alcoholic beverages.
• WiFi.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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 effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ruslan Zavilohhin

Is this one for you?The guide speaks your language (English, Spanish, German or Russian), so you follow the commentary and the wildlife spotting without translation. The private booking means the boat doesn't move on a fixed schedule, so if whales appear or the snorkeling is good, you stay longer.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German and Russian.

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.

What kind of fish and marine life will I see while snorkeling at La Caleta?

La Caleta's bays hold tropical fish and occasionally sea turtles. Whales live in the waters off this part of the Tenerife coast, so the boat watches for them during the cruise, though sightings depend on the season and the day.

Is the snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is included in the tour. SCUBA gear is not available, so the tour is snorkeling only.

How long does the boat stay anchored at La Caleta for swimming?

The itinerary anchors in La Caleta's bay for swimming and snorkeling, then moves to El Puertito lagoon for a second swimming stop. The exact time at each depends on what your group wants to do, since the tour is private.

Can I fish during the tour, or is that optional?

Fishing is available at the anchorages if you want to try it. The Atlantic here has enough marine variety to make it worth attempting, but it's not required. You can skip it and spend the time swimming or snorkeling instead.