Snorkeling with turtles in Tenerife: Kayak 2 hours

Two hours paddling rocky cliffs, 30 minutes underwater with turtles

A 2-hour kayaking and snorkeling activity in Tenerife where you paddle from Los Cristianos beach to PalmMar rocks, snorkel with sea turtles for 30 minutes with an instructor, and watch for dolphins along the way. Snorkel equipment is provided. A professional guide leads the whole trip. Children from age 6 are welcome, and pickup is included.

The experience

You start from Los Cristianos beach and paddle toward PalmMar, a stretch of rocky shore visible only from the water. The kayak trip lasts 2 hours total with a professional guide steering the route and timing. The cliffs here have caves and caverns carved into them, and the water below holds the animals the operator built this around: sea turtles that live in these shallows year-round, plus dolphins that sometimes cross your path on the way back.

The snorkeling happens at a designated spot in PalmMar waters where turtles are reliably present. You'll spend 30 minutes in the water with snorkel gear (provided) and an instructor who shows you how to move around them without disturbing them. The same waters hold other fish and marine species, so what surfaces in your mask usually surprises. The whole activity is timed so the snorkeling sits in the middle of the paddle, not at the end when fatigue sets in.

The minimum age is 6 years old, and you'll need at least a moderate level of fitness for the paddling itself. The guide handles navigation and safety. Pickup is arranged from your accommodation, and the activity runs year-round because the Canary Islands climate stays warm enough for ocean time in any season. Snorkel equipment is included. Bring a towel and sunscreen.

What’s included

• Use of snorkeling equipment.
• professional guide for the full 2-hour kayak trip.
• 30-minute guided snorkeling session with an instructor.
• pickup from your accommodation in the Los Cristianos area.

Before you book

Days and timesDaily · 10:00, 12:30 and 14:00

AgesAges 11+ · 6 to 10 years · Under 6 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupPickup optional · ends where it starts

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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Kayaking Atlantis

Is this one for you?The 2-hour paddle and 30-minute snorkel demand steady arm work and comfort in the ocean, so it suits swimmers and paddlers with moderate fitness rather than casual swimmers looking for a short water time. If you want to see turtles without paddling, or prefer calmer water entry, a boat-based snorkel tour would suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can children come?

6 to 10 years. Under 6: 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 when I'm snorkeling with the turtles in Tenerife?

PalmMar waters are shallow enough to see the seafloor where turtles graze, and calm enough for 30 minutes of guided snorkeling. The same area holds varied fish and marine animals, so visibility usually shows more than just turtles: the operator mentions the view from the surface alone will surprise you.

Will I see dolphins on this kayaking trip?

Dolphins cross through these waters regularly, and the operator notes "many times when we are lucky, we meet dolphins on our way and observe these playful gorgeous animals jumping around." It's not guaranteed, but the route and timing make encounters common enough that the operator mentions them as part of the experience.

How fit do I need to be to paddle for 2 hours?

The operator states you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The 2-hour paddle is guided, so the pace is set for mixed ability, but paddling does require sustained arm and core work. It's not a passive ride.

Can my 6-year-old do the snorkeling part?

Children from age 6 are welcome on the whole activity, including the 30-minute snorkeling session. An instructor guides the snorkeling, so younger swimmers get direct support in the water.

What happens if we don't see turtles that day?

The operator describes PalmMar as the place where sea turtles live, and the snorkeling is guided to show you these animals. The reference material doesn't address a no-show scenario, so confirm the operator's policy on sightings when you book.