Snorkeling in Tenerife: Private Boat Charter with Dolphins

Swim and snorkel in the Atlantic, then drift in the sun while dolphins pass nearby.

A private boat charter off Tenerife's southern coast where you snorkel with provided equipment, swim in open water, and watch for dolphins and whales while a professional crew serves snacks, wine, cava and beer. The boat is yours alone for three hours. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private yacht charter and ocean adventure

• Board private yacht with professional crew
• Enjoy snacks, tapas, fruits, and drinks
• Observe dolphins and whales
• Swim and snorkel with provided equipment
• Relax with sunbathing and chill-out time

The experience

The boat leaves with your group and a professional crew who handle everything: navigation, timing, the route along the southern coast. You'll have three hours on the water, moving between spots where snorkeling is best and the wildlife most active. Dolphins and whales are common here. The crew knows where to look and when to cut the engine and listen.

Snorkeling equipment is provided and fitted before you enter the water. The Atlantic off Tenerife's coast holds enough to see without the long travel or the crowded shore dives: fish, rock formations, the open horizon. Between swims you can sunbathe on deck, eat the snacks and tapas the crew brings out, and drink from the wine, cava, beer and water they've stocked. Life vests are available for anyone who wants one.

The charter works for anniversaries, proposals and birthdays because the boat is private: no strangers, no fixed schedule beyond your three hours, no one else's pace to match. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The crew is used to families and celebrations. Public transport runs near the departure point if you need it to get there.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• use of life vests.
• professional crew.
• local guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese.
• snacks and tapas.
• beer, wine and cava.
• bottled water and beverages.
• three hours on a private boat.

Before you book

Days and timesDaily · 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Please add additional information to your booking: - Hotel - Telephone number - E-mail address”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TENERIFE BEST EXCURSIONS tour operator

Is this one for you?The three-hour window means you're in the water and back ashore by early afternoon, which suits a day split between the boat and exploring Tenerife on land. The private charter removes the crowd and the fixed group pace, so you set how long to stay at each snorkeling spot and when to swim again.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

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 24h before the start.

What's the snorkeling like off Tenerife's southern coast?

The southern coast has rocky reefs and fish in shallow to moderate depths, visible without advanced skills. The crew positions the boat at spots where the water is calm and the marine life active, and they provide all equipment. Snorkeling here is accessible. You're in open water with the crew watching, not in a crowded beach entry.

How often do you actually see dolphins and whales on this charter?

Dolphins and whales are common in these waters, especially in the warmer months. The crew knows the routes and timing where sightings are most likely, but wildlife is never guaranteed. When they appear, the boat slows and the engine cuts so you can watch and listen without disturbance.

Is the three-hour charter enough time to snorkel, swim and relax?

Three hours covers snorkeling at two or three spots, swimming between them, and time on deck for snacks and drinks. It's not a full-day trip, so the pace is steady without rushing. You're in and out of the water several times rather than anchored in one place all afternoon.

What happens if the weather turns rough or the sea is too choppy?

The charter operates off the southern coast, which is typically calmer than other sides of the island. If conditions are unsafe on the day you book, the crew will reschedule or refund you. Contact them directly about their weather policy before you commit.

Can you bring children, and what's included for them?

Children are welcome. Infants sit on an adult's lap. Older kids wear life vests if they want them, and snorkeling equipment is sized for smaller frames. The snacks, drinks and crew attention work for families celebrating together.

Do you need snorkeling experience to join this charter?

No experience is required. The crew provides all equipment and fits it before you enter the water. They brief you on the spots and the depth, and the southern coast has calm areas where beginners are comfortable. The boat is there if you want to rest between swims.