Snorkeling in Fuerteventura: Sailing with dolphins and mantas

Take the helm of a sailing boat, snorkel in a secluded cove, and watch for dolphins and mantas from the open sea.

Snorkeling in Fuerteventura combines four hours of sailing, snorkeling and swimming in a small group of up to eight passengers. You'll handle the boat's rudder under the captain's guidance, explore a sheltered bay with clear emerald water where mantas and turtles often appear, and enjoy Spanish tapas and wine aboard. Hotel pickup and all snorkeling gear are included. Dolphins are sighted frequently but not guaranteed.

The Experience

The boat leaves Morrojable Marina after hotel pickup, and before you board the captain shows you a family of mantas swimming in the harbour. Once on deck, you get a safety briefing and the day's weather forecast, then take turns at the rudder of the sailing boat while the skipper handles the technical work. The boat stays limited to eight passengers, so there's room to move without crowds.

The snorkeling happens in a secluded area with emerald water where you'll swim and float with the provided equipment. Mantas and sea turtles are common in these waters, though sightings are not guaranteed. Binoculars stay on deck for spotting dolphins and whales during the sail itself. They're sighted frequently enough that the crew watches for them as part of the day. Between the water time and the sailing, you'll spend the afternoon moving between activity and rest.

Spanish tapas come out while you're on the water: goat cheese with guava jam and biscuits, tomato bread with olives and toasted spices, marinated anchovies and peppers, and chips. Wine, beer, cava and soft drinks flow throughout. The boat has a restroom on board, and the crew stays with you the whole time to handle navigation, safety and the details that let you focus on the water and the wildlife.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport in a comfortable minibus.
• private skipper and crew guidance throughout.
• use of all snorkeling equipment.
• Spanish tapas including goat cheese with guava jam, tomato bread with olives, marinated anchovies and peppers, and chips.
• wine, cava, beer and soft drinks.
• binoculars for wildlife spotting.
• restroom on board.
• all harbour fees, fuel and insurance.

Days and timesMon–Fri · 10:30 and 15:30

AgesAges 13+ · 8 to 12 years · Under 8 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupPickup optional · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “In front of the Cofradia Restaurant at the Harbour Marina 15 Min before departure”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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

Easy physical level

Operated by Flounder Yacht Sailing Tours

Is this one for you?The small group size and four-hour timeframe fit a half-day activity that leaves room for other plans in Fuerteventura. If you want to handle the boat yourself rather than watch from a passenger seat, this sailing format lets you take the rudder while the captain manages the technical work.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can children come?

8 to 12 years. Under 8: no ticket type, they can't be added to a booking.

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 water like where you snorkel off Fuerteventura?

The snorkeling spot has emerald-colored water in a secluded bay. Mantas and sea turtles are frequently seen there, and the water is calm enough for swimming and floating with the provided gear.

Do you need sailing experience to take the rudder?

No. The captain gives you a briefing on safety and the day's conditions, then guides you through handling the boat. The skipper manages the technical sailing while you steer under instruction.

How many people go on the boat?

The boat holds a maximum of eight passengers, keeping it a small group experience rather than a crowded cruise.

What happens if dolphins don't show up?

Dolphins are sighted frequently during the sail, but the crew cannot guarantee it. You'll still spend the day sailing, snorkeling in the emerald waters, and watching for marine life with the binoculars provided on deck.

Is the food included, or do you pay extra?

Spanish tapas, wine, cava, beer and soft drinks are all included in the price. The crew serves them throughout the four hours on the water.

What's included in the snorkeling gear?

All snorkeling equipment is provided. You bring nothing except a swimsuit and a towel.