Tenerife · SNORKELING
Volcanic rock means clear water and no river silt, and the turtles off the south coast know it. These 15 trips are compared on kit, water time and whether the boat reaches a proper marine reserve.
Kayak with sea turtles and dolphins off Los Cristianos, then snorkel in a marine reserve sea cave. 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
“Had a great time with elina are guide who took us to see dolphins and sea turtles she was very knowledgeable on the creatures aswell as respectful of them over all was a great experience and would definitely go again.”
Kayak Tenerife’s volcanic coast from Los Cristianos, snorkel sea caves for marine life, and take home free photos and videos.
“Excellent activity! Absolutely amazing to see real life dolphins!”
Snorkel Tenerife’s turtle habitat with a small guided group, gear included, and a fast speedboat ride for sea-life spotting.
“Incredible boat trip,staff were amazing and made you feel safe at all times,great seeing dolphins and turtles and swimming with the fish. Worth every penny and amazing memories made.”
Kayak the west coast of Tenerife from Los Cristianos with a wetsuit, snorkeling break, and chances to spot dolphins and turtles.
“It was nice, but we didn’t see turtles nor dolphins. Also, at the end of the experience, we had to carry the kayaks back to the center, not sure why”
Small-group Tenerife sailboat whale watching from Puerto Colón with snacks, cava, and snorkeling for turtles and cetaceans.
“This trip was fantastic, the skipper and mate were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and really went out of their way to make you feel welcome. we chose a smaller boat as we have watched dolphins on larger boats in other parts of the world bit the smaller boat made it worthwhile as we're able to get close to the dolphins and there were no other boats in the vicinity. we saw numerous dolphins invlcluding calves right alongside the vessel. despite other reviews I have read the food was fine for a 3hr trip ham and tomato on a good baguette and carrot cake which was more than adequate. Drinks were continually…”
Kayak Tenerife’s Los Cristianos coast, snorkel by Lovers Cave, and hunt for dolphins and turtles with snacks and expert guides.
“Moses was an excellent guide in all respects. A good safety and procedures briefing in a relaxed but engaging manner. The conditions were ideal for smooth paddling and we were treated to sightings of 6 turtles and a pod of 4 bottle-nosed dolphins. The open water snorkelling near to the cliffs was excellent with unlimited visibility and plenty of fish to see. All in all a great 3 hrs, not too strenuous and enjoying plenty of marine information from our excellent 5* guide Moses. One to do again on our next visit to Tenerife.”
Snorkel Tenerife in a marine protected bay near Abades for 2 hours, with top gear, pros, and free underwater photos and videos.
“It was an amazing experience! Our guides are very caring, helpful and patient. I am not a good swimmer but they made me feel very confident after some practice! The water was so clean that we can see so many colorful fish and corals. We even saw a stingray buried under the sand! The snorkel and wet suit are in high quality as well, making our journey easier and safer! Highly recommended!!”
Luxury yacht whale watching off Tenerife with tapas and unlimited drinks, plus snorkeling in a secluded bay on a small-group cruise.
“Beautiful yacht, with a lovely captain and host. they we both charismatic , and friendly. The snacks they served were delicious. they took us to beautiful spots. thank you for everything :)”
Guided snorkeling off Playa Abades in Tenerife with up to 6 people, wetsuits, and free underwater photos and videos, plus possible turtles.
“We had the most amazing time!! Would highly recommend this experience! There were great wetsuit and flipper options to find the best fit! Our guides were so friendly and kind, offering us advice about both snorkeling and exploring the island. Got to see so many tropical fish and sting rays! Loved this!”
Kayak past Tenerife cliffs and snorkel near Pal Mar for marine life, guided by a small team, with snacks, safety gear, and Los Cristianos views.
“This was without a doubt one of the best experiences i have ever had. Everybody should snorkel at LEAST once in their life! The guides were fun and nice and we really enjoyed ourselves, we saw some dolphins and they even swam under our kayak! Mana kayak takes good care of their customers and makes sure to upfill all their wishes wile doing it safely at sea! 🫶 10/10 experience WILL do this again! Thank you!”
Kayak along Los Cristianos and snorkel at Palm-Mar for turtles and colorful fish, with transport, gear, and guidance included.
“under great guidance of Vesco we spotted 5 dolphins during the kayaking after which we got to swim with two lovely big turtles. Vesco was lovely and very helpful. We can really recommend this trip!”
3-hour Costa Adeje catamaran tour from Puerto Colón with snorkeling gear, snacks and drinks, plus chances to see dolphins and turtles.
“My family and I booked this for my partners birthday, we had a fantastic afternoon, the boat was comfortable and clean. Our captain and guide were great ensuring all guests were well looked after. My partner and our 2 girls jumped off the boat when allowed and unfortunately his Apple Watch came off his wrist and sank to the bottom. We left and were going to replace, surprisingly out of the blue a few hours later the captain phoned me and said he had returned to the area where the watch was lost and dived down 27 feet to retrieve it, he then brought to our hotel. 1st class service…”
Tenerife turtle habitat snorkeling by speedboat, with wet suit and gear included, expert guidance, water provided, and dolphin spotting.
“The staff was nice enough, but we sat and waited for over an hour after our arrival time before we were prepared to actually go out on the water. We did see a turtle (!) but I felt that there was very little guidance, enthusiasm, or excitement. Wouldn’t recommend.”
Snorkel Tenerife in protected Abades Bay with gear, instruction, and a small group of up to 6. Guided swim, then solo time.
“Very good program for novices. Our group included kids, aged 9 and 12, and the initiation program was excellent, safe and thorough. We spent the rest of the day snorkelling in the bay, saw cuttlefish and octopus as well as many fish. We recommend the Blue Water group at Abades Bay.”
Kayak from Los Cristianos to PalmMar rocks, then snorkel with sea turtles for 30 minutes, with a real chance of seeing dolphins.
“When reading the description we thought that we were booking kayaking to go and see turtles, when in reality, we may as well not have bothered. During the briefing our guide, David, gave us the safety instructions and told us all to stick together to make it easier for them to help us in the event of emergency. He had a colleague with him as a second hand who I assumed would stay at the back of the group whilst David stayed at the front. In reality, as soon as David saw the pace of the quickest kayakers, he stuck with them. There were 2 occasions where we were left…”
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