Boat Trips & Catamaran Cruises in Tenerife
Tenerife's calm, sheltered south-west coast is made for time on the water. Catamaran sails, sunset cruises, yacht charters and scenic coastal trips run mainly from Puerto Colón (Costa Adeje), Los Cristianos and Los Gigantes, often pausing for a swim beneath the towering Los Gigantes cliffs. Boat trips are a distinct experience from dedicated whale watching — though many sailings do pass through the cetacean channel, a catamaran or sunset cruise is first and foremost about relaxing on the Atlantic.
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- Catamaran sails, sunset cruises and yacht charters
- Departures from the south-west marinas
- Swim stops along the dramatic Los Gigantes cliffs
- A relaxed day on the water — distinct from dedicated whale watching
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Places for boat trips
Attractions and spots across Tenerife connected to this interest.
Whale WatchingTicketsAcantilados de Los Gigantes
Sheer sea cliffs rising up to around 600 metres straight out of the Atlantic on Tenerife's west coast.
BeachesTicketsLos Cristianos
A former fishing village turned lively resort town, and the main ferry port for the southern Canary Islands.
La Pinta Beach
A sheltered family beach beside Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje, with easy access to boat trips and resort services.
Good to know
- Where trips leave from
- Mostly Puerto Colón (Costa Adeje), Los Cristianos and Los Gigantes on the south-west coast.
- Types of trip
- Group catamaran sails, smaller sailing boats, private yacht charters and timed sunset cruises.
- What to bring
- Swimwear and a towel for swim stops, sun protection, and a light layer for breezier afternoons.
- Good to know
- Sea state is usually calmest in the morning along the sheltered south-west coast.
Frequently asked questions
- No. Many sailings pass through the cetacean channel, but a catamaran or sunset cruise is a distinct experience. For a trip focused on marine mammals, see the Whale Watching category.