Snorkeling in Tenerife: Private Yacht with Whales & Dolphins

Swim and snorkel in open water while dolphins and whales pass nearby.

A private yacht snorkeling trip in Tenerife aboard a 42-foot boat for up to 11 people, with a live guide in multiple languages. You sail along the Costa Adeje coast and past the cliffs, then enter the water with snorkeling gear to swim near turtles while the crew uses sonar equipment to track whales and dolphins in the area. Champagne, unlimited drinks and light refreshments are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private yacht tour and sailing

• Board yacht and receive briefing
• Meet the captain and settle in
• Sail and view Costa Adeje
• Sail by the cliffs

The experience

The boat departs from Costa Adeje and sails along the cliffs where marine life congregates. A captain and crew brief you on safety and the day's plan before you settle in. The 3-hour charter keeps the group small, a maximum of 11 people, so there's room to move and time to linger at the best spots without the rush of larger tour boats.

When the crew spots activity, you put on the snorkeling equipment provided and enter the water to swim near turtles and other marine life. The boat carries sonar equipment so you can listen to whale and dolphin calls while they move through the area, even when they're not visible from the surface. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language, so communication about what you're seeing happens in real time.

Champagne, unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks flow throughout. Light refreshments keep you fueled between water time and sailing. The 6-hour option is available if you want a longer day on the water with more time to explore and snorkel at multiple locations.

What’s included

• Light refreshments and bottled water.
• private tour with a live guide.
• use of snorkeling equipment.
• unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks.
• a glass of champagne.
• and access to sonar equipment to listen to whales and dolphins.

Options for this experience

2 options

Three-hour private charter in luxury styleGuide in 5 languages · 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00Three-hour private charter in luxury style

Six-hour private charter in luxury styleGuide in 5 languages · 10:00 and 13:00Six-hour private charter in luxury style

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tenerife Sailing Charters S.L

Is this one for you?Choose the 3-hour charter for a focused morning or afternoon on the water with one main snorkeling session, or book the 6-hour option if you want more time to explore multiple locations and increase your chances of extended marine life encounters.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided 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 24 h before the start.

Can I snorkel the whole time or do we sail between spots?

You sail to find marine life, then enter the water to snorkel when conditions and sightings are good. The crew uses sonar to track whales and dolphins, so time in the water is timed to when activity is happening nearby.

What's the difference between the 3-hour and 6-hour charter?

The 3-hour charter covers the main sailing route along Costa Adeje and the cliffs with one snorkeling session. The 6-hour option gives you more time on the water, more snorkeling opportunities at different locations, and a longer chance to encounter marine life.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join?

No. The crew provides all snorkeling equipment and a safety briefing before you enter the water. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and infants and small children can come along.

How do you track the whales and dolphins?

The boat carries sonar equipment that lets you listen to whale and dolphin calls underwater and from the deck, so you can hear them even when they're not visible at the surface.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup is not included with this tour. The boat departs from Costa Adeje, and public transportation options are available nearby to reach the departure point.