4 Private Sailing Charters in Tenerife to Build a Day Around

1.Los Gigantes Whale Watching Charter by Sail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 608 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Set out from Puerto de Los Gigantes aboard a 45-foot Bavaria Cruiser with up to 10 people. Guides such as Jaime, Eileen, and David share facts about Tenerife’s marine life, then serve sandwiches, fruit, snacks, and drinks before a swim and snorkel stop near the cliffs.

“Captain Jaime and his assistant were awesome! Great trip! We loved it. Very knowledgeable, wanted everyone to have a great time.”

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2.Private Catamaran Charter with Transfer, Buffet and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Take a private catamaran from Puerto Colón along Tenerife’s south coast, with a flexible route, whale and dolphin spotting, swimming, snorkeling gear, lunch, snacks, and drinks. Hotel pickup is available within 20 kilometers of the port. The boat has a restroom, shaded seating, a sundeck, and a flybridge.

“We celebrated a 50th birthday and it was an absolutely amazing day. Everything was very well organised, we were picked up on time, and the crew were so friendly and welcoming. There were loads of drinks, the food was excellent, and we were lucky enough to see lots of dolphins too. A truly special experience from start to finish.”

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3.Private Yacht Excursion from Puerto Colon 3 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Sail privately from Puerto Colón on a luxury yacht with a crew such as Salvador and Ramon, watching for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds. Swim or snorkel in a sheltered cove, enjoy homemade paella, snacks, and an open bar, then return by yacht and arranged hotel transfer.

“Staff are amazing, food was amazing the whole experience was brilliant. I would certainly recommend this trip to friends and family.”

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4.Private Boat Tour on Royal Ocean Yacht, Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Set out from Las Galletas with Captain Lui and the Royal Ocean crew for a three-hour private cruise. Watch for whales and dolphins, swim in a cliff-lined bay, use the SUP and snorkel gear, and enjoy Spanish tapas, fruit, snacks, and drinks aboard a spacious yacht.

“Crew were lovely, welcoming & friendly. Boat was great, we saw the beautiful whales, highly recommend x”

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