Tenerife: Private Catamaran Charter & Snorkeling with Hotel Pickup

Three Hours on the Water: Dolphins, Lunch & Your Own Route

You board a private catamaran at Puerto Colón with your group and help decide the route as the crew takes you toward dolphins and whales. Lunch, drinks, and snorkeling gear are included. You swim or stay on deck as you prefer. Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don't arrange transport, and three hours on the water leaves you back on land by early afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private catamaran tour and snorkeling

• Hotel pickup and transfer
• Board private catamaran
• Sail from Puerto Colon
• Spot whales, dolphins, turtles
• Relax on sundeck and fly-bridge
• Enjoy drinks, fruit, snacks, tapas
• Swim and snorkel in crystal waters
• Return to hotel by transfer

The experience

The crew at Puerto Colón knows the regulars by name. When you arrive for pickup, they're already checking the weather and the marine reports. The kind of thing that happens when a boat runs the same waters every day and actually cares where the whales are. You board with your group (up to 24 people, so it stays manageable), and the catamaran pulls out toward the open coast where the water changes color and you start to see why people come back to Tenerife.

The three-hour private catamaran charter gives you something most tours don't: you decide where to go. The crew knows the spots (where dolphins tend to surface in the morning, where the water's calmest for snorkeling), but they're not running a fixed route. You want to linger off a particular stretch of coast? Stay. You'd rather move on? They move on. Lunch arrives while you're still deciding: tapas, fruit, snacks, and proper drinks (wine, beer, spirits, not the watered-down stuff). The sundecks are wide enough that you're not packed shoulder to shoulder, and the fly-bridge gives you a view that doesn't get old even after an hour of staring at it.

Snorkeling gear is included, which means you don't rent separately or show up without equipment. The water off Tenerife holds sea turtles, smaller fish, and the occasional larger visitor if you're lucky. Most people get in at least once, even if they're not confident swimmers. The crew knows how to read a group. Hotel pickup and drop-off are built in, so you're not figuring out how to get from your accommodation to Puerto Colón or back again. That detail alone saves the morning and evening.

Bring sunscreen. The sun reflects off the water and you'll feel it even when you think you're in shade. The catamaran rocks gently once you're out past the breakwater, but nothing dramatic. It's not a speedboat, and the crew moves at a pace that lets people eat and talk without spilling things.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private catamaran charter for up to 24 passengers.
• lunch with tapas, fruit, and snacks.
• alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.
• snorkeling equipment rental.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesDaily · 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00

Meeting point and pickupPickup optional · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Please arrive at Dock # 6, 15 minutes prior to the departure time. One of our employees will meet you there.”

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Monte Cristo Catamaran

Is this one for you?Ideal if your group wants a private boat without arranging transport or buying snorkeling gear separately: the three-hour window and included pickup fit tight schedules, and deciding your own route means you're not locked into a fixed itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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.

How many people can join this private catamaran charter?

Up to 24 passengers per boat.

What's included in the lunch?

Tapas, fruit, snacks, and alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, spirits) plus bottled water and soft drinks.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No, snorkeling equipment is included and provided on board.

How long is the tour?

Three hours on the water.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, private transportation to and from your hotel is included.

What marine life might we see?

Whales, dolphins, and sea turtles are common in the waters off Tenerife's coast, though sightings depend on the season and conditions.

Can infants and young children come?

Yes, infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and small children are welcome. Infants must sit on an adult's lap while the boat is moving.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not a strong swimmer?

Yes, the tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Snorkeling is optional, and you can stay on deck if you prefer.