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Tenerife: 3-Hour Whale & Dolphin Watching Sailboat Tour with Sandwich & Drinks
Two dolphins leaping out of the water in unison, creating splashes against a backdrop of calm, blue ocean.
A white sailboat with large sails glides on a calm, blue ocean under a clear sky with distant mountains on the horizon.
Group of people on a sailboat watching dolphins swim in the ocean, with mountainous coastline in the background.
A black pilot whale surfaces in blue ocean water, with its dorsal fin visible and water splashing around it.

Puerto Colón Whale & Dolphin Watching Sailboat

A 3-hour whale and dolphin watching sailboat trip from Puerto Colón with sandwiches and drinks included, departing from White Tenerife at Dock 8.

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Los Cristianos, Spain

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Duration:
03:00
Location:
Los Cristianos
Cancellation:
Non-refundable

Choose a sailboat-style whale-watching trip from Puerto Colón with three hours at sea, sandwiches and drinks included

Overview

This three-hour whale and dolphin watching trip leaves Puerto Colón on a sailboat operated by White Tenerife. The package includes a selection of sandwiches and drinks, including water and beer. Check-in is at the White Tenerife office on Avenida de Colón 5, with current boarding instructions pointing to Dock 8. Snorkeling equipment and towels are not included, and no hotel pickup is part of the standard booking. It is a good choice for travellers who prefer a sailboat atmosphere to a large excursion catamaran.

What's included

* 3-hour whale and dolphin-watching cruise on a sailboat
* A selection of sandwiches and drinks including water and beer

What's not included

* Snorkeling equipment
* Towels
About the attraction
Choose this cruise if the type of boat matters to you. The sailboat format feels different from the larger catamarans that dominate Puerto Colón, while the three-hour duration is long enough for a proper wildlife search without committing to a four- or five-hour Los Gigantes route. Sandwiches and drinks are already included, so the trip is more complete than a bare observation cruise.
Who is it for
Best for couples, friends and small travel parties staying around Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas or nearby resorts who want three hours at sea on a sailboat. It also suits travellers who want refreshments included but do not need a full hot lunch or long coastal itinerary.
Who should skip it
Choose an eco-catamaran or standard catamaran if that boat style suits you better, or a longer Los Gigantes/Masca route if coastal scenery is a priority. Skip this ticket if flexible cancellation is important, because it is currently nonrefundable and cannot be rescheduled. The experience is not listed as wheelchair accessible.
What to expect
Check in with White Tenerife at Puerto Colón, Avenida de Colón 5, and follow the current boarding instructions for Dock 8. Arrive around 30 minutes before departure; late arrivals may miss the sailing.

The sailboat spends approximately three hours in Tenerife’s south-western waters searching for whales and dolphins. Cetaceans are wild animals, so species, route and sightings vary and cannot be guaranteed.

A selection of sandwiches and drinks is included, with water and beer currently listed among the beverages. Snorkeling equipment and towels are not included.

The boat returns to Puerto Colón after roughly three hours. Plan to reach the marina independently unless your own booking confirmation explicitly adds transport.
Before you go
Duration: approximately 3 hours. Check-in: White Tenerife, Avenida de Colón 5, Puerto Colón; current boarding instructions point to Dock 8.

Arrive around 30 minutes early. The boat does not normally wait for late arrivals.

Included: whale and dolphin watching sailboat cruise, sandwiches and drinks including water and beer. Snorkeling equipment and towels are excluded. Hotel pickup is not part of the standard booking.

The experience is not listed as wheelchair accessible. The current ticket is nonrefundable and cannot be rescheduled. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Practical tips
- Duration: about 3 hours.
- Departure area: Puerto Colón, Costa Adeje.
- Check-in: White Tenerife, Avenida de Colón 5 / Dock 8.
- Arrive around 30 minutes early.
- Sandwiches and drinks included.
- Water and beer currently included among the drinks.
- Snorkeling equipment and towels are extra/not provided.
- No hotel pickup in the standard booking.
- Not listed as wheelchair accessible.
- Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
- Nonrefundable and no rescheduling.
Reschedule and cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the trip?
Approximately 3 hours.
Where do I check in?
At White Tenerife, Avenida de Colón 5 in Puerto Colón; current boarding instructions point to Dock 8.
How early should I arrive?
Around 30 minutes before departure.
What food and drinks are included?
A selection of sandwiches and drinks, currently including water and beer.
Is snorkeling equipment included?
No. Snorkeling equipment and towels are not included.
Is hotel pickup included?
No, not in the standard booking.
Are whale and dolphin sightings guaranteed?
No. They are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Is the trip wheelchair accessible?
The experience is not currently listed as wheelchair accessible.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
No. The current ticket is nonrefundable and cannot be rescheduled.

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