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Tenerife: Scuba Diving & Snorkeling with Turtle Spotting★ 4.66 (471) · 2h 30m
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Private Kayak & Snorkel Dolphin Tour Tenerife: Guaza Cliffs★ 4.61 (1,606) · 3h
Top rated
Costa Adeje: Beginner Scuba Dive with Pickup & Sea Turtles★ 4.85 (169) · 4h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 14 options: € 35–€ 92 (median € 45). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 14. With 100+ reviews: 7 of 14.
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Tenerife: Kayak & Snorkel Tour with Turtles & DolphinsYou’ll paddle beneath Tenerife’s wild southern cliffs by kayak, guided by a local who knows every cove. Snorkel with sea turtles in clear water (gear included), then watch for dolphins on your way back to Los Cristianos beach. Expect laughter, salt spray, maybe a wobbly climb back into your kayak—and memories you’ll keep replaying long after you dry off.
Snorkeling in Tenerife with Sea Turtles and StingraysSnorkeling in Tenerife's Malpais de Rasca natural protected area puts you in the water for one hour with sea turtles, stingrays and other marine life, guided by an expert freediving instructor. The boat ride there passes volcanic cliffs and the Palm-Mar coastline. Small groups and respectful technique keep the animals undisturbed. Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins and insurance are included; you get free photos at the end. Children from age 8 can join if they can swim and are accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?You enter the water for one hour with an instructor beside you, so this works for swimmers who are comfortable in the sea but new to snorkeling—the small group and calm technique mean the turtles stay put instead of fleeing.
Tenerife: Kayak & Snorkel Safari with Dolphins & Cave StopYou’ll paddle along Tenerife’s Los Cristianos cliffs with a local guide, spot wild dolphins if luck’s on your side, snorkel near Pal Mar Cave (maybe alongside turtles), and recharge with fresh fruit and juice after swimming. It’s relaxed but real — expect laughter, salt on your lips, and memories that linger longer than you’d guess.
Kayak Dolphin Watching Tenerife: Guaza Cliffs & CaveYou’ll paddle from Los Cristianos with local guides into the Guaza marine reserve, watching for wild dolphins and sea turtles along dramatic cliffs. There’s time to snorkel in quiet coves (all gear included), listen to stories about local wildlife, and take photos by sea caves before heading back — perfect if you want real ocean time without any fuss.
Tenerife Turtle Snorkeling Tour with Certified GuideSnorkeling in Tenerife's south coast turtle habitat is a family-friendly activity where you meet at a dive center, receive a safety briefing from a certified guide, boat out 10–15 minutes to a natural marine site, and spend approximately one hour in the water observing turtles, fish, rays and possibly dolphins. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian; children from age 1 are welcome. The activity includes wetsuit, fins, mask, boat transport, water, and a shower and relax area back at the center.Is it for me?If your guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian and you want to follow the briefing and instruction comfortably, request that language when you book. The small group format and certified guide mean beginners and families with children can snorkel safely without previous experience or worry about managing the logistics themselves.
Scuba Diving Tenerife Turtles: 2-hour boat with instructorYou board a boat in south Tenerife, snorkel among fish and rays, then descend to 10 meters for your first scuba dive with a personal instructor at your side the entire time. Equipment, insurance, and the guide are included; the whole outing takes two hours on the water. Plan to avoid flying or high altitude for 12 hours after you surface.Is it for me?Right for anyone curious about scuba but not yet certified, as long as you're at least 10 years old and in moderate fitness. The personal instructor means you're never alone underwater, and the shallow depth keeps the experience manageable for a first time.
Tenerife: Kayak & Snorkel Tour with Dolphins & Sea TurtlesYou kayak from Los Cristianos beach past volcanic cliffs and fish farms where dolphins and sea turtles frequent, then anchor in a shallow bay for a snorkel session among tropical fish. The guide handles safety, instruction if you're new to kayaking, and supervision throughout. You get wetsuits, all gear, and a dry-bag for belongings; the office lets you change and store your things before and after. Small groups mean the guide stays close and responsive the whole time.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to paddle and snorkel in one outing without arranging your own equipment or worrying about group size — small groups mean the guide stays close and responsive, and you don't have to manage logistics like where to leave your phone or how to get in and out of the water safely.
Tenerife: Turtle & Dolphin Kayaking with Snorkeling & CaveYou paddle from a quiet beach into Turtle Bay, snorkel with turtles and dolphins in clear Atlantic water, float into the Lover's Cave, and return with a photo report of the day. The guide handles navigation and marine knowledge; you handle the paddle at your own pace. Includes all gear and a bilingual guide.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see turtles and dolphins without arranging your own boat, gear, or navigation—the guide handles where to go and what to look for, leaving you free to paddle and swim at an easy pace.
Tenerife: Kayaking & Snorkeling Turtle Bay with EquipmentYou paddle a guided kayak through Turtle Bay for two hours, snorkel in a sheltered spot full of fish and marine life, and return with coffee included. All equipment — kayaks, vests, paddles, snorkel gear, neoprene — comes with the tour, as does an expert instructor who speaks Italian, English, French or Spanish. The route stays relaxed and suitable for beginners, though experienced paddlers find it satisfying too.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle and snorkel Tenerife's coast without arranging your own equipment or worrying about safety — the guide handles instruction and the route, leaving you free to focus on the water and what's in it.
Snorkeling with Turtles in Tenerife: Costa AdejeSnorkel 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.Is it for me?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.
Tenerife: Private Kayak & Dolphin Watching with SnorkelingYou paddle a stable, comfortable kayak along Tenerife's Teno Rasca coast with a guide who knows where dolphins and turtles move through the water. You get snorkeling time near sea caves, professional photos of the day, and the flexibility to stay longer if wildlife appears or cut the trip short if you need to. Private transportation is included, and the timing is yours to adjust.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle and snorkel along Tenerife's coast without the structure of a fixed group schedule — the private format and flexible timing are what let you linger when dolphins appear or adjust the route based on what you want that day.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 14 of the 14 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Tenerife: Scuba Diving & Snorkeling with Turtle Spotting is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 471 reviews.
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