Snorkeling in Tenerife: Small-group sailing with dolphins

Snorkel from a sailing boat while dolphins swim past

A 3-hour sailing excursion along Tenerife's southern coast with a live guide, stops for snorkeling in open water, and chances to spot dolphins and whales. The boat holds a maximum of 11 people. Snorkeling equipment, life vests, snacks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are included. Children from age 3 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sailing and snorkeling around Tenerife

• Board sailing yacht with crew
• Discover whales and dolphins
• Stop for swimming and snorkeling
• Enjoy snacks and drinks onboard

The experience

The southern coast of Tenerife is where dolphins and whales move through the Atlantic freely, and a sailing boat with a crew of one gets you into the water where they are. You'll depart with no more than 11 people on board: small enough that the guide can watch the group and large enough that you're not alone. The boat sails for three hours, stopping several times so you can get in the water with snorkeling gear and a life vest, looking down at what moves below instead of watching from the deck.

Each stop is in clear water where the crew has chosen the conditions. You bring nothing: snorkeling equipment is there, a guide speaks English or Spanish, and between the water time the boat carries snacks (fruit, nuts, a spread) plus beer, wine and cava so the sailing part of the day has its own rhythm. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The fitness level required is whatever it takes to get in and out of the water and float on the surface, which the life vest handles.

What’s included

• A live guide in English or Spanish.
• snorkeling equipment and life vests.
• multiple stops for swimming and snorkeling in clear water.
• snacks including fruit and nuts.
• soft drinks, beer, wine and cava.

Before you book

Days and timesDaily · 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00

AgesAges 12+ · 3 to 11 years · Under 3 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · 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 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TENERIFE BEST EXCURSIONS tour operator

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a small group. The 11-person limit means you're not packed in with dozens of others, and the crew can watch the water and the snorkelers at once. The sailing itself is the frame. The snorkeling is what you do inside it.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

3 to 11 years. Under 3: 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.

Can I see dolphins and whales on this snorkeling trip off Tenerife?

Dolphins and whales swim freely in the waters off Tenerife's southern coast, and the boat sails where they are known to move. Sightings are not guaranteed, but the crew navigates the area where they appear.

What's included in the snorkeling excursion?

Snorkeling equipment, life vests, a guide in English or Spanish, snacks, soft drinks, beer, wine and cava are all included. You don't bring or pay for gear.

How long does the sailing and snorkeling trip take?

The excursion runs three hours from start to finish, with multiple stops in the water during that time.

How many people go on the boat?

The sailing boat holds a maximum of 11 people, so the group stays small and the crew can give personal attention to everyone on board.