Snorkeling with Turtles in Tenerife: Costa Adeje

Turtles, sea life and a cove with clear water 2 to 8 meters down

Snorkel the southern coast of Tenerife from Costa Adeje with a professional guide, spotting sea turtles in waters 2 to 8 meters deep. The trip lasts three hours and includes all equipment—fins, mask, tube—plus a boat ride to the best underwater sites. You must be able to swim on your own; bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen, and specify your start time when you book.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling tour to spot turtles

• Receive snorkeling equipment
• Explore Tenerife southern coast waters
• Snorkel in crystal-clear cove
• Spot canary turtles and sea life

The Experience

Tenerife's southern coast stays mild year-round and the water stays clear, which is why this stretch near Costa Adeje works for snorkeling without scuba gear. You'll meet your guide at the departure point, get fitted with fins, mask and snorkel tube, and head out on the boat to the zones where the underwater life is densest. The expert guides know where the sea turtles congregate and will take you to those spots first.

The snorkel sites reach depths between 2 and 8 meters, so you're looking down at exuberant underwater flora and fauna without needing certification or heavy equipment. One zone is a cove with crystalline water famous for the typical Canary turtles—the animals you came to see. You'll also encounter other sea life and plants throughout the three-hour outing. The guides stay with the group and handle the route, so you focus on what's below the surface.

All required snorkeling equipment is provided; you bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen. The operator holds a five-star PADI certification and emphasizes personalized service and security. Guides speak English, Spanish, German and Russian. You must be a comfortable swimmer to participate, and you'll need to specify your preferred start time when you book.

What’s included

• All snorkeling equipment—fins, mask and tube.
• a professional guide for the three-hour outing.
• a boat ride to the best snorkeling zones.
• insurance coverage.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Tour2b

Is this one for you?The boat departs from Costa Adeje, so if you're staying in that area or nearby without a car, you skip arranging your own transport to the water. The guide handles the route and the timing, which means the three hours stay focused on snorkeling instead of logistics.

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Top questions

What depth will I snorkel at near Costa Adeje?

The snorkeling sites reach depths between 2 and 8 meters, so you're looking at the underwater life without needing scuba certification or heavy gear.

Are turtles guaranteed to appear on this snorkeling trip?

The zone is famous for Canary turtles and the guides take you to the areas where they congregate, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed on any day.

What snorkeling equipment do I need to bring?

You bring only a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen; fins, mask, tube and all other snorkeling gear are provided by the operator.

How long does the snorkeling activity last?

The full outing is three hours, including the boat ride to the snorkeling sites and time in the water.

Do I need to be able to swim to join this snorkeling trip?

Yes, you must be able to swim on your own to participate; this is a requirement stated by the operator.

What languages do the guides speak?

The guides speak English, Spanish, German and Russian, so you can book in whichever language suits you.