Spain · SNORKELING AND KAYAKING TRIPS IN TENERIFE
The 15 best snorkeling and kayaking trips in Tenerife you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Paddle from Los Cristianos with guides such as Carlos, Barbara, Gonza, or David, watching for wild dolphins and turtles without chasing them. Stop at Cueva de los Enamorados and a boat-only bay for snorkeling among fish. Wetsuits, gear, insurance, and photos are included, but you must swim and be at least 14.
“Was awesome, our guide was great and made the trip super enjoyable”
Paddle from Los Cristianos toward the Guaza cliffs with an English, Spanish, French, Italian, or Portuguese-speaking guide. You’ll practice kayaking, visit a sea cave, snorkel from the kayak, and look for wild turtles and dolphins. Photos, video, gear, insurance, and a waterproof box are included.
“It was amazing - we have seen a dolphin, several turtles and many fish. Very cool activity!”
Paddle from Los Cristianos beneath the Guaza Mountains with an instructor such as Bea, Max, Jessica, or Coco. You’ll receive a wetsuit, kayak, life vest, water shoes, and snorkel gear, then stop for swimming and fish watching. The route can feel like a six-kilometer workout, and wildlife sightings depend on sea conditions and luck.
“Not an very easy activity - be ready it will take 2,5-3 hrs. Jessica was our guide - very nice one! We saw only dolphins, turtles decided to rest this time. But anyways it is amazing experience. Of course all depends on weather but suggest to try.”
Meet at Travel Sub Dive Centre in Puerto Colón for a 30-minute safety lesson, then ride a speedboat to a turtle area. With one instructor for every two people, you’ll spend about 25 minutes at up to 12 meters underwater, followed by guided snorkeling. Ruben, Romana, and other multilingual instructors help beginners stay calm and safe.
“Super fun crew, relaxed but they brief you properly on the safety critical things. They took us seriously when we had some issues adjusting to the depth on the way down (we were complete beginners). Cannot recommend these guys enough! Thank you so much, great experience”
Set out from Puerto Colón with Travel Sub’s multilingual team for a 15-minute speedboat ride to Tenerife’s turtle area. You’ll get a 30-minute safety briefing, use supplied wetsuits and snorkel gear, then spend about 50 minutes in the water. Guides such as Fabi, Max, Ale, Julia, and Naty are praised for helping beginners feel safe.
“Excellent instructor, totally look after you especially if you are nervous. can't fault them.”
Paddle from Los Cristianos along Tenerife’s black volcanic coast, enter a sea cave, and stop to snorkel among fish and turtles. Guides such as Gabriel, Caroline, Liam, and Karolien provide safety help, equipment, photos, and wildlife facts. The outing covers roughly 6 to 7 kilometers, so you need fair fitness.
“It is a super program, we have also seen dolphins!! Unfortunately the turtles were hiding today, but all together it is a wonderful experience. Our guide was very nice and well prepared, everything was nicely organized. Also I would mention that it is a 6 km tour with the kayaks, so you will need some strength, the water was extra cold, so I encourage you to put on that clothes what they are offering! I definitely recommend it! 🥰”
Meet Rafaella and Ron at Abades beach for a 50-minute guided snorkel in Tenerife’s marine protected area. You’ll receive a wetsuit, mask, snorkel, boots, and fins, then swim over reefs and seagrass in a small group of up to eight. Turtles are possible but never promised. Photos and videos arrive free by WhatsApp or email.
“Amazing experience, would 100% recommend. Had a small explanation before going into the water about what to expect, as a first time snorkeller I was quite nervous but the instructors were very positive & encouraging. The 50 minutes in the water flew by, I would definitely come back! Getting the pics/videos underwater with their GoPro was a bonus I did get lucky because of cancellations I was the only one there, but I feel that even in a group they would be just as attentive”
Cruise Tenerife’s Costa Adeje aboard the 12-meter Roulette, limited to 10 passengers and two crew. Salvador, Rafa, Yani, Silvio, or other experienced crew members may guide your trip, sharing facts about pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds. Expect wildlife watching, a swim and snorkel stop, sandwiches, cake, snacks, and drinks.
“Thank you so much for making our friend’s 30th birthday so special. We had an amazing morning, we even got to see a baby whale swimming with a mother right up close. The lunch was so tasty and we had plenty of drinks for 10 of us! Swimming with the fish and snorkelling in a bay was such a highlight. Great value for money! Would 100% recommend to everyone!”
Follow guides such as Samuel, Omar, Danny, and Romana along Tenerife’s coast on a Yamaha jet ski. Choose a solo or double ski, learn the controls in a small group, stop for a swim, and add a professional photo package if you want souvenirs. Beginners are welcome, and no boating license is required.
“Was brilliant, worth the money compared to what you pay across the beach front, don’t be put off by following the boat, you can go as fast as the jet ski allows”
Ride a jet ski from Marina San Miguel with an instructor leading the way past volcanic coast sights such as Yellow Mountain and Costa del Silencio. Beginners need no license, and wetsuits, lockers, showers, and drinks are provided. You can also choose a three-hour quad safari through Teide National Park.
“It was really cool i never ride a jetski before but it's perfectly doable for beginners we had a lot of fun it's also nice that there are showers and changing rooms available afterwards 👍”
Meet Natalie or Andre at Magilu restaurant in Playa Abades for a two-hour snorkeling outing limited to six people. You get a wetsuit, equipment, patient instruction, and free underwater photos and videos. Fish are likely; turtles, rays, and octopuses are possible but never guaranteed.
“We got to see a sea turtle which was a first for us, we loved it! Is wasnt at all difficult to keep up with our guide, even tho im pretty out of shape.”
Paddle from Rays Bay in Los Cristianos toward Palm-Mar with an English-speaking guide and a full set of safety gear. Stop for about 30 minutes of snorkeling, where you might see turtles, dolphins, and fish. Guides such as Chris, Matias, Andrew, and Val have earned praise for patient help, especially with children and first-time kayakers.
“Very nice guide, good kajak ride, very good snorkling spot with turtles. We even encountered dolphins jumping right in front of us.”
Spend four hours at Playa Abades with a small group of up to six people. Your guide provides a wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, safety briefing, and a one-hour guided tour, followed by free snorkeling time. English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, and Italian instruction is available. An afternoon SCUBA upgrade may be possible.
“Abades is nice place for snorkeling as there are 3 coral reefs near the coast and a lot of live underwater.”
Meet Barbarian Diving Tenerife at Playa de las Vistas for a 2.5-hour beginner-friendly scuba session. Sergio, Kathi, and their team explain the gear, rehearse skills in shallow water, then guide you along Tenerife’s volcanic coast. Groups are limited to three, with possible sightings of fish, octopuses, rays, seahorses, and sea turtles.
“One of the best experience in Tenerife! This is my first time doing scuba diving, Booked it online and within 10 minutes got a messaged from Kathi to give me instructions to get to the centre and arrange my diving gear. Kathi was very welcoming, organised and professional, made my experience beyond my expectations. Highly recommend Barbarian Diving!”
Paddle from Los Cristianos toward Guaza Cliff and the fish farms, watching for dolphins and turtles before snorkeling near Palm Mar Cave. José and Alejandro lead the trip in English, Spanish, French, or Italian. The 2.5-hour outing includes equipment, insurance, water, fruit, and souvenir photos.
“This was a once in a lifetime experience and we were so lucky with the conditions! José and Alejandro were amazing guides and made it a wonderful experience. We saw so many dolphins and crabs and got to snorkel with turtles and fish. Due to the weather on the day we were meant to go, José texted us saying we should go the following morning instead and we’re so glad we did! Definitely recommend going earlier in the morning to get a better chance of seeing the Turtles. Really good fun, great for any age (if the parents are willing to do most of the kayaking hahaha) I can’t recommend…”
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