The 9 Tenerife Speedboat Tours That Earn Their Fare

1.Los Gigantes: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,063 reviews · 2 hours · from $33 a head Our pick

Set out from Los Gigantes on a small RIB speedboat with a Spanish-speaking skipper such as Luca or Alejandro. Search for pilot whales and dolphins in the Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary, cruise beneath the 600-meter cliffs, then stop at Masca Bay or another cove for a swim. The boat holds up to 12 passengers.

“Amazing value for money and we came within 5 metres of several whales, including one with their calf. It clouded over while we were out so it got a bit cool (it was February) so I’d recommend packing a jumper or jacket. But I wasn’t cold. There’s also a stop for swimming (or jumping in and quickly out of the Atlantic) so pack a towel and wear swimming stuff if you fancy it.”

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2.The Worlds Largest RIB luxury 3hrs including lunch and drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84 a head

From Puerto Colón, you’ll cruise Tenerife’s Atlantic coast aboard a spacious RIB with up to eight people booked online. The crew looks for pilot whales and dolphins, then stops for swimming and snorkeling in a quiet cove. Lunch, cava, beer, water, and soft drinks are included, with the boat returning after about three hours.

“Absolutely brilliant, staff were fantastic, very attentive & knowledgeable, food lovely, amazing 3 hours!”

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3.Puerto Colon: Dolphin and Whale Watching Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $53 a head Top rated

Set out from Puerto Colón with a captain-guide, often Nico, aboard a small speedboat limited to 11 people. Search for pilot whales, dolphins and turtles under the official Barco Azul license, then stop near Palm-Mar or La Caleta for swimming and snorkeling. Drinks, snacks and gear are included, but harbor pickup is not.

“It was simply amazing. Our driver was so knowledgeable and showing great respect towards the animals (no chasing, letting them come to us). A small group was the perfect choice for us”

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4.Puerto Colon Snorkel Safari by Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 84 reviews · 2 hours · from $53 a head

From Puerto Colón, you’ll ride a speed boat 15 minutes to a secluded bay, then spend about 50 minutes snorkeling with a guide. Wetsuit, mask, fins, and a lifejacket if needed are provided. Groups are limited to nine, and guides speak English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

“Accueil, organisation, écoute, briefing, sécurité, photos et vidéos proposées à l'issue de la séance, tout a été parfaitement géré. Merci Élisa, la dive Master, pour ton sourire et ta douceur pour me remettre en confiance.”

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5.SEA SAFARI Dolphins, Whales, 3h speedboat DISCOVERY-TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78 a head

From Puerto Colón, Captain Eric and the Sea Safari crew take up to 11 people along Tenerife’s south coast to look for dolphins and pilot whales. You’ll stop for swimming and snorkeling, try a BladeFish underwater scooter, watch the cliffs, and enjoy drinks and sandwiches before returning to port.

“Fantástica experiencia, súper completa, vimos ballenas, delfines, tortugas. La parte del snórkel fue una pasada. Eric, el patrón, súper atento, explicando un montón de cosas.”

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6.Puerto Colon: Dolphin and Whale Watching Speedboat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $77 a head

Set out from Puerto Colon with guides such as Nico and Tine on a fast, intimate search for dolphins, pilot whales, turtles, and flying fish. You’ll pause in a bay for swimming and snorkeling, then enjoy a sandwich and drink before cruising back along South Tenerife. The trip costs $77 and lasts three hours.

“Magnífica experiencia con nuestro guía Nico que nos explicó un montón de cosas interesantes. Vimos delfines y ballenas calderón muy cerca, y el viaje en zodiac fenomenal, mucho mejor que los típicos barcos turísticos más grandes. También hicimos snorkel y degustamos unos aperitivos muy ricos”

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7.SEA SAFARI, Dolphins, Whales, snorkeling, snack and drink, 2 h speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54 a head

Set out from Costa Adeje on a two-hour speedboat safari with up to 11 people. Your captain searches for dolphins and whales, shares facts about the sea, and stops for swimming or snorkeling. Marco is one of the named guides. A snack and drink are included, and the boat returns to Av. de Colón.

“We booked this excursion the last day before flying back. We had perfect weather and sea conditions,we did see Wales,dolfines,turtles and flying fish. The captain tells allot of interesting information. Verry friendly man. Next time when i visit the island i would book this trip again.”

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8.Private Glamorous Speedboat in Tenerife with Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $542 for the boat, seats 10

Take a private speedboat from Puerto Colón with your own group of up to 10. Cruise between Tenerife and La Gomera to spot pilot whales and dolphins, then stop at a secluded bay for swimming and snorkeling. On the 3-hour sailing, the crew serves Canarian snacks, beer, wine, cava, and soft drinks.

“It was amazing all the experience! I went with other 4 girls. We drank, ate pizza, watched the fish with diving goggles, was very nice (:”

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9.Puerto Colon Certified Scuba Dive by Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $59 a head

Meet Zero Gravity Tenerife at Puerto Colón for a two-hour certified scuba outing. After a 30-minute briefing and a fast boat ride, you’ll spend about an hour underwater with an instructor, using full equipment at one of up to 20 southern Tenerife sites. Leon may be among the instructors, and guides speak English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

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