Tenerife · SNORKELING TOURS
Green turtles feed in the shallows on the south-west coast and are entirely unbothered by visitors. These 15 trips get you into that water — some by boat, most by kayak — with wetsuit, photo and group-size details priced out.
Kayak and snorkel with turtles and dolphins in Tenerife. Eco-friendly paddling, wetsuits included, plus a boat-only swim bay.
“A fantastic experience! We saw dolphins and a turtle swam right up to our kayak. Our guide Daniel was brilliant fun and kept us all safe whilst giving us information about the animals and surrounding area. We loved it. Thank you.”
Tenerife kayak safari with sea turtles and dolphins, snorkeling in sea-only coves, guided with photos, pro gear, and Marine Reserve scenery.
“The whole experience was amazing. Jose our guide was very knowledgable and provided much information on the Ocean Wildlife. My girlfriend and I had the opportunity to see Turtles and Dolphins during the experience”
3-hour kayak plus snorkel tour off Los Cristianos. Wetsuit and gear provided, with a real chance of dolphins and turtles.
“Very cool experience, Max is a great guide, at the end my wife got seasick and he helped us pulling our kayak to let her rest a bit.”
A family-friendly snorkeling safari in Tenerife’s turtle area, with a coastal speedboat ride, top-notch guides, and clear, gear-included water time.
“The snorkeling trip was well organized and overall it was a great experience during our stay in Tenerife. Also a very good money-value deal. The boat ride itself to and from the diving point was a lot of fun on its own. The guides gave us clear instructions and plenty of time to spend in the water. We saw lots of colorful fish swimming around us.”
Kayak Tenerife's volcanic coast from Los Cristianos, snorkel with turtles and watch dolphins, with free photo and video, from $34.
“Amazing would definitely recommend. We seen the dolphins it was so beautiful Thankyou”
Snorkel in Tenerife’s marine protected area near Abades. Calm bay, small group, quality wetsuits, and free GoPro photos and videos.
“Beautiful and fun experience with very helpful and friendly guides!”
Sail Tenerife on the Roulette from Puerto Colón for whale and dolphin watching, a snorkel swim, and simple food plus drinks onboard.
“The skipper and stewardess were brilliant! Both very attentive to guests asking about drinks and if everyone was feeling okay. Saw a family of Pilot Whales (including calves) and bottlenose dolphins. Skipper made sure both sides of the boat got views and we stayed with the groups for about 15 mins each. Skipper very knowledgeable about the species and showed he genuinely love the animals and his job. Plenty of drinks onboard for all 10 guests, my partner and I both and three soft drinks each but, alcohol was also an option. Lunch was a simple parma ham and tomato baguette with a large bag of crisps to share, and…”
Luxury yacht whale watching off Tenerife with small-group comfort, unlimited drinks and tapas, plus snorkeling in a secluded bay on a 3-hour trip.
“Extremely smooth and pleasant experience. Clean boat and discreet, professional service. Not a party cruise. Small group. Thanks for that!!! Very enjoyable and absolutely recommendable. Thank you, Michael & skipper.”
Paddle Los Cristianos cliffs, snorkel for fish, and hope for turtles and dolphins, with wetsuit gear plus snacks and drinks included.
“It was a lovely trip with the guide. We saw turtles, dolphins and crabs. Such a great time to be on the water! Recommended highly!”
Guided snorkeling in Abades, Tenerife with a small group, wetsuit and gear, plus free underwater photos and videos. See fish, turtles, stingrays.
“amazing instructors, we were non swimmers and still we enjoyed a lot”
Kayak and snorkel near Los Cristianos, paddle cliffs to Cave of Pal Mar, and explore marine life with small-group guides in Tenerife.
“Disappointing Experience – Would Not Recommend We were really looking forward to this kayaking trip in Tenerife, but unfortunately it fell far short of expectations. I went with my partner and our 11-year-old daughter, on arrival we were given a 3-person kayak. Our daughter had to sit in the middle, which was extremely cramped and uncomfortable for her the entire time. Upon arrival, we were surprised to be told that no water would be provided, despite the hot weather. We had to rush to a nearby shop to buy some before the trip started. For a tour in 28°C heat, this felt like a major oversight. During the tour, we…”
Los Cristianos kayaking and Palm-Mar snorkeling with marine wildlife on Tenerife, including transport, gear, and a guide.
“Really nice tour with our very friendly guide Chris. The transportation was on time. I can fully recommend this trip.”
Guided snorkel in El Palm-mar turtle habitat from Tenerife, with a speedboat ride, gear rental, water, and a small-group plan for wildlife.
“We had the most amazing experience snorkelling with turtles! We felt very safe especially when I was a little bit nervous, these nerves were soon gone as the experience was well-informed, professional and relaxed. The guide (I forgot to ask her name) was excellent. I will recommend this company to anyone wanting a chance to swim with turtles in Tenerife as we felt our experience couldn’t have been better.”
3-hour yacht trip from Puerto Colón for dolphin and pilot whale watching, plus a swim and snorkeling stop at Playa del Puertito.
“Think we were extra lucky we were the only 3 people on our trip so felt extra special. We saw many pilot Wales out at sea beautiful to see. Went snorkeling in a cove many fish to see after we sprinkled some crumbs from our sandwiches into the sea”
Half-day Tenerife snorkeling in protected Abades Bay with small-group instruction, gear included, and time to snorkel on your own. $69.
“Everything was great! Although we ran late, they were kind enough to accomodate us so we could still enjoy the experience. The instructors were very kind and patient with us as beginners and helped us get comfortable with all the equipment. I would definitely recommend this!”
The volcano, the water, the green north and the big parks — and the best of each.
