Puerto de Mogan: Boat Trip & Snorkeling with Lunch

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Duration3h

GroupUp to 25

LanguagesEN · ES

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Boat adventure from Puerto de Mogan to secret coves, snorkeling and Canarian lunch

You’ll swim straight off the boat into El Perchel’s clear water for snorkeling surrounded by colorful fish, then dry off with homemade Canarian potatoes and fresh fruit under the sun. Local guides share stories as you cruise past ancient cliffs—expect laughter, salty air, and maybe a little sunburn if you forget your hat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat trip and snorkeling excursion

Depart from Puerto de Mogan
Navigate along Gran Canaria cliffs
Arrive at El Perchel cove
Swim to access the beach
Snorkel for 1.5 hours
Identify various fish species
Enjoy Canarian food and drinks
Return to Puerto de Mogan

The Experience

I didn’t expect the cliffs to look so raw up close—leaving Puerto de Mogan by boat, you get this sudden sense of how old Gran Canaria really is. The sea was calm that morning (well, mostly), but you could still taste salt in the air and hear the gulls over the engine. Our guide, Ana, pointed out some old fishermen’s huts clinging to the rocks—she said her uncle used to fish there before tourism changed everything. I liked hearing that. Made it feel less like just another “tour”.

The main keyword here is boat trip Puerto de Mogan, but honestly it felt more like a little adventure than a tour. We passed Tasarte and then turned toward this cove—El Perchel—where you can only get in by swimming from the boat. No jetty or anything fancy; just water and volcanic stone. I hesitated for a second (the water looked colder than it was), but once I jumped in, it was all bright fish and that weird muffled sound you get underwater. Someone handed me a snorkel mask and suddenly I was chasing these blue-and-yellow fish through shafts of sunlight. I lost track of time.

Afterwards, back on deck, Ana set out plates of papas arrugadas with mojo (that spicy red sauce sticks with you), Spanish omelette, bread, fruit—the kind of stuff you want after swimming. There was an open bar too; I stuck to orange juice because I still felt a bit wobbly from the sea. People started swapping stories in three languages at once (mostly Spanish and English, plus one guy from Hamburg who kept asking about dolphins). It got warm fast under the sun so we all crowded into whatever shade we could find.

I keep thinking about how quiet it felt out there—no cars or market noise, just water slapping against the hull and people laughing when someone slipped getting back on board. Oh—and if you’re doing this on Friday? Market day in Puerto de Mogan means no car access to the port. We almost missed that detail (Ana texted us a reminder). So yeah: check ahead or you’ll be running with your towel like we did.

What’s included

Your day includes unlimited drinks from an open bar throughout the journey, use of all snorkeling equipment at El Perchel cove (with paddle board available), plus drone photos if weather allows it. After swimming you'll be served Canarian potatoes with mojo sauce, Spanish omelette, bread and fresh fruit—all vegetarian friendly—with plenty of time to relax before heading back along Gran Canaria’s cliffs.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Yellow Boat Mogan & Snorkel Excursions