Puerto Colón marina is right next to Playa de las Américas — so if you are staying in Las Américas, our whale-watching yachts are practically on your doorstep. Three departures a day, a sailing yacht with never more than 11 guests, and pilot whales on almost every trip.
Whale watching trips near Playa de las Américas
| Trip | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Small-group whale watching | 3 h · 09:30, 12:30, 15:30 | €49 adult · €39 child |
| Private whale watching | 3 h | €399 per yacht |
| Private coastal charter | 3–7 h | from €215 per yacht |
| Private sunset cruise | ~3 h · 18:00–21:00 | €399 per yacht |
All trips leave from Puerto Colón marina, Costa Adeje — the only departure point for these trips. Never more than 11 guests on a yacht.
Check availability and book online
Getting to Puerto Colón from Playa de las Américas
Puerto Colón is at the northern end of Playa de las Américas, where it meets Costa Adeje. From many hotels you can walk along the seafront promenade; from the southern end of Las Américas, a taxi takes a few minutes. Arrive 15 minutes before departure — your pontoon number is in the booking confirmation.
Staying further away? Hotel pick-up is available from €10 per person between Los Cristianos and Playa Paraíso.
Three departures to fit your day
| Departure | Good for |
|---|---|
| 09:30 | The calmest sea, a great start to the day |
| 12:30 | A late breakfast first, back in time for the beach |
| 15:30 | Soft afternoon light for photos |
Want the whole yacht for your group? Private whale watching costs €399 for up to 11 guests. For an evening out, the private sunset cruise is €399 per yacht.
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 sea off south-west Tenerife 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.
Good to know in Playa de las Américas
- Walk or taxi: most guests from Las Américas walk to the marina; it is close enough to skip the car.
- Celebrations: birthdays, hen parties and proposals are popular on private trips — we decorate the yacht for you.
- Food: sandwiches come regular, vegan or gluten-free; on private trips you can pre-order paella or pizza.
What’s included on every whale trip
A sandwich (regular, vegan or gluten-free), fruit, drinks — beer, wine, coffee, soft drinks and water — snorkel gear, life jackets, insurance and a swim stop at Diego Hernández beach when the sea allows.