Tenerife Yacht Cruise: Champagne, Tapas & Sea Scooters

Summary

Champagne toasts, Spanish tapas & wild Atlantic air on a Beneteau yacht

You’ll step aboard a small-group yacht in Tenerife with local crew welcoming you with champagne. Enjoy Spanish tapas as you sail past Playa del Duque, try paddleboarding or sea scooters if you’re feeling adventurous—or just relax on deck with all-inclusive drinks. It’s easygoing but special, with pickup included so you don’t have to think about logistics—just soak up those Atlantic views.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the pop of champagne as we stepped onto the Beneteau Antares 42 in Tenerife — I nearly dropped my bag because I was distracted by the way sunlight bounced off the water. Our captain, Miguel, greeted us with this big grin and handed over a glass (real glass, not plastic). The harbor was busy but somehow it felt like we were already somewhere else. There was a salty breeze and someone’s sunscreen mixed with the smell of jamón from the galley. I’d never been on a “luxury yacht cruise” before, so honestly, I didn’t know if I’d feel out of place — but it was just five of us plus crew and everyone settled in fast.

We drifted out past Playa del Duque and Miguel pointed at a line of dark rocks where he said dolphins sometimes show up — he called them “vecinos”, neighbors. He laughed when my friend tried to say it back in Spanish (nope). At some point I realized my feet were bare and cold from the spray but I didn’t care; there was tortilla española and manchego cheese on deck, and every time I finished my cava someone topped it up without asking. The main keyword here is “relaxed”. You could paddleboard or take out these ridiculous sea scooters (I did both — fell off once) or just lie back with your eyes closed for a while. That’s what I did after snorkeling: just let the sun dry me off while the boat rocked gently.

I keep thinking about that moment when everything went quiet except for the wind and Miguel humming something under his breath. Maybe it sounds cheesy, but there was this sense that nobody needed to talk. When we docked again, nobody rushed to leave — people just sort of lingered, gathering towels and sunglasses slowly. Pickup back to our hotel was included but honestly part of me wanted to stay right there on deck for another hour or two.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Luxury yacht cruise with activities

• Welcome aboard with complimentary drink
• Safety presentation and boat overview
• Enjoy champagne while sailing scenic spots
• Swim, paddleboard, snorkel, and use sea scooters
• Savor Spanish tapas and all-inclusive drinks
• Relax and soak up ocean views
• Return to harbor and disembark
• Meet at pickup point or continue adventure

Top questions

Is pickup included for this Tenerife yacht cruise?

Yes, hotel pickup is included in the tour price.

What food and drinks are served onboard?

You’ll get Spanish tapas like tortilla, jamón, cheese, fresh fruit plus all-inclusive drinks including champagne, wine, beer and soft drinks.

Are water activities like snorkeling or paddleboarding extra?

Nope—all water activities including paddleboards, sea scooters and snorkeling gear are included in the price.

How many people will be on this shared luxury yacht cruise?

The group size is kept small for an intimate experience—usually around 5 guests plus crew.

Can children join this Tenerife yacht tour?

Yes—children are welcome and get fruit juice instead of champagne at boarding.

Where does the cruise depart from?

The cruise departs from the harbor near Playa del Duque in Tenerife.

Is there a restroom onboard?

Yes—the Beneteau Antares 42 has restroom facilities onboard.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes—service animals are allowed onboard during the cruise.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off if needed, all-inclusive drinks (champagne for adults; wine, beer or soft drinks), plenty of Spanish tapas like jamón and tortilla española served fresh on deck, use of paddleboards and sea scooters for exploring those clear Atlantic waters near Playa del Duque—and snorkeling gear too if you want to jump in before relaxing again on board with friendly local crew looking after everything else.