Is the yacht really only for us?

Yes. When you book a private trip, the whole yacht and crew are reserved for your group. No other guests join.

How much does it cost?

€399 per yacht for 3 hours, for up to 11 guests. The price is per yacht, not per person, and includes drinks, snacks and snorkel gear.

How many people can come?

Up to 11 guests, children and babies included.

What is the difference from the shared trip?

On the shared trip you book seats and sail with other guests for €49 per adult. On a private trip the yacht is yours, and the captain can adapt the time at the whales and at the swim stop to your group.

Almost certainly. Pilot whales live off Costa Adeje all year and we see them on almost every trip; bottlenose dolphins on about half. They are wild animals, so no one can guarantee it.

Can we celebrate a birthday or propose on board?

Yes. We regularly host proposals, birthdays and hen parties, and we decorate the yacht for the occasion. Every celebration is planned individually — tell us your idea when you book.

Can we bring our own food or drinks?

Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks — just no single-use plastic, please. You can also order pizza, paella and other restaurant dishes in advance.

Is it OK for babies and small children?

Yes. Families with children of all ages sail with us, and children’s life jackets are on board — just ask the crew.

Can wheelchair users join?

Yes. Mizendoha has a boarding ramp and an accessible toilet on board. Tell us when you book so we plan your trip on Mizendoha and the crew is ready to help you on board. Unfortunately, guide dogs cannot come on board.

Do you have vegan or gluten-free food?

Yes. Sandwiches come regular, vegan or gluten-free, and you can order restaurant dishes like pizza or paella in advance.

How do I pay, and can I cancel?

You pay the full price or a 50% deposit when you book. If you cancel 5 days or more before the trip, you get a full refund; between 5 days and 48 hours, 50% of what you paid; less than 48 hours before, or if you don’t show up, no refund. If the captain cancels because of the weather, you choose another date or a full refund.

Private Whale Watching Tenerife: Your Own Yacht from €399

Why book the whole yacht

No strangers on board. The deck, the swim stop and the captain’s attention are all yours.

Your pace. Want more time with the dolphins or a longer swim? Tell the captain — within the 3 hours, the trip adapts to your group.

Often cheaper than seats. For a group of 9 or more adults, the whole yacht costs less than nine adult seats on the shared trip (9 × €49 = €441).

20+ years at sea. Our team has been sailing and watching whales off Tenerife for more than 20 years, so your private trip is in experienced hands.

Who it is for

Families with small children who want space and their own rhythm
Couples celebrating an anniversary, a proposal or a honeymoon
Friends and groups of up to 11 people
Proposals, birthdays and hen parties — we decorate the yacht and plan every detail with you

Two guests on a private yacht charter with a large seafood paella served on board — Paella on a private trip — available to pre-order, extra charge

Smiling couple with cold drinks on the deck of a sailing yacht in Tenerife — Drinks are included on every trip

Group of friends swimming together in life vests next to the yacht — Group swim stop

Group of friends taking a selfie on the deck of a sailing yacht — Friends on a private trip

What you are likely to see

Animal	How often we see them
Short-finned pilot whales	Almost every trip, all year round
Bottlenose dolphins	About half of our trips
Sea turtles	Sometimes, mostly in summer

The area off Costa Adeje is part of the Teno-Rasca marine protected area. Mizendoha, Lina Siete and Madoudou are Barco Azul authorised, so we watch whales the way the Canary Islands rules require.

How the 3 hours go

Welcome aboard at Puerto Colón — your yacht, your crew, a short safety briefing.
Sail to the whales, usually 20–40 minutes away. The captain finds the pod and tells you about it.
Swim and snorkel for about 30 minutes at Diego Hernández beach when the sea allows, with drinks, fruit and snacks on deck.
Sail back to Puerto Colón.

Close-up of a short-finned pilot whale’s dorsal fin breaking the surface off Tenerife — Short-finned pilot whales live off Tenerife all year

Guest photographing a bottlenose dolphin swimming alongside the yacht in clear blue water — A bottlenose dolphin riding alongside the boat

What’s included

Included	Not included
The whole yacht with skipper for 3 hours	Hotel pick-up (optional, paid to the driver)
Drinks: beer, wine, coffee, cola, Fanta, Sprite and water	Towels — please bring your own
Sandwiches (regular, vegan or gluten-free) and fruit	Restaurant dishes such as pizza or paella — order in advance
Snorkel gear, life jackets and insurance

Price

€399 per yacht for up to 11 guests — not per person.

Group size	Price per person
4 guests	≈ €100
6 guests	≈ €67
8 guests	≈ €50
11 guests	≈ €36

Prefer to book individual seats? See small-group whale watching from €49.

Check availability and book online

Choose your yacht

Mizendoha — Dufour 410 Grand Large, 12.35 m. Our most modern yacht — with a boarding ramp and an accessible toilet for wheelchair users.
Lina Siete — Jeanneau, 11.62 m. Comfortable and stable — easy to move around on board, good for families.
Madoudou — Beneteau Oceanis 440 by Bruce Farr, 13.50 m. Our largest yacht, with the most room on deck — ideal for celebrations.

Meeting point and pick-up

All trips leave from Puerto Colón marina, Costa Adeje, about 20 minutes from Tenerife South airport. The exact pontoon is in your confirmation; please arrive 15 minutes early. Hotel pick-up for up to 8 guests: from €10 per person between Los Cristianos and Playa Paraíso, €50 return between Playa San Juan and Golf del Sur, paid to the driver. Open in Google Maps

Private whale watching in Tenerife