All Gran Canaria Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 13

Fantastic family morning out – made unforgettable by the Happy Buddha! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an absolutely fantastic morning on the Afrikat catamaran. Hotel pickup was included, everything was well organised, and we left the harbour promptly at 10am. The catamaran holds around 70 people, but it wasn’t at full capacity, which made the whole experience feel much more relaxed. We got four sun loungers at the bow, and it was the perfect place to enjoy the trip. From the moment we set off, one of the crew members, who proudly called himself the “Happy Buddha” (describing himself as “just a happy fat man!”), completely made the day for our family. He was hilarious, constantly entertaining everyone, and had us all laughing from start to finish. He even convinced me to recreate with him the famous Titanic scene on the front of the boat in front of everyone, which was both embarrassing and hilarious, especially as he put on a t-shirt making him look like he was wearing ladies underwear! Unfortunately, our phones had overheated in the Gran Canaria sun, but he happily put them in the fridge to cool them down so we could use them again – a small gesture that really summed up how helpful and friendly he was. Lunch was much better than expected. We were served pasta along with a chicken and bacon wrap, and it was genuinely delicious. Unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks were included throughout the trip, although the Happy Buddha’s signature cocktail (an extra €10) was well worth buying! There was plenty to do once we anchored. We enjoyed snorkelling, diving from the back of the boat, and the speedboat ride, which was only €5 per person and great fun. Our children also tried the doughnut ride and said it was even better than the one they had done from the beach. There were other water sports available too, all at very reasonable prices. The whole 4½-hour trip was brilliantly organised, relaxed, fun, and excellent value for money. It was one of the highlights of our holiday, and a huge part of that was thanks to the Happy Buddha. He is an absolute credit to the crew and deserves a massive shout-out. Highly recommended for families, couples, or anyone looking for a fun day out on the water!

My wife and I highly recommend this! The instructor explains everything very well and was very patient with us. I’ve only been driving a couple of years in the UK and had never driven abroad before. The views are breathtaking, and this little village, Fataga, is a hidden gem on the island. The instructor even took some lovely pictures of us when we stopped in a lay-by on the way back.

This was a fantastic way to get up to the higher part of the island and see lots, and was great fun to drive and not worry about potholes! There is about 10 mins of driving on the roads, but you are in a convoy, so there is no real issue there if you are not confident of driving abroad. The team were great fun and kept the energy high. We've received our (bought) video which does include everyone on the same trip, so very little of it is us, but hey, we're not likely to be doing this again, so a great way to remember it. There are spare buggies following, so on our trip, one broke down, so they swapped them into the spare, so no time was lost on the event. Opportunities were given for swapping drivers a few times, so we both got roughly equal time. The only negative we had in the whole event was the Viator app - it gave a grid reference and map showing exactly where we had to stand to be collected. We were there early but no-one showed up. Messaged the company via the app, no reply, so phoned the number stated, ended up speaking with Viator. They got hold of Buggy Pirates who contacted me to find out where we were - well, right where we were told to stand as per the app! They sent Lucian out to collect us, so we missed the group safety briefing, therefore received individual briefing quickly before setting out. It is great to be picked up and delivered back, but if you book this, do ask for a what3words reference or exact road/hotel spot. You need to be prepared to get dusty and dirty, possibly muddy if it's been raining (very rare!) But do not wear white, and cover as much of the skin as possible - sunburn and windburn, plus possibly stones and gravel kicked up. The dust gets everywhere, so wear a snood and if you can, something over your hair - felt so dry afterwards.

the tour guide VICTOR is very clear to explain the history and all about the information of what we have seen without being boring. We have seen the barranco de las vacas, the caves, a good panorama a LA FORTALEZA and had a food tasting in the city Santa Lucia where I bought some local products like marmelades and cakes. Finally we ended the trip to the sea with a little walk tasting a great italian ice cream. Victor also took picture of this trip and we receveid a file zip by mail. All perfect. 5 STARS.

Fantastic experience due they help us to celebrate our friends 40th and 50th birthday. The food is lovely. Just to pre warn you tea & coffee is not free which is a shame due the weather was a bit cloudy/chilly on that day but didn’t stop us having good time. The staffs lovely, friendly and welcoming especially given everyone blanket to keep us warm. Extra bonus able to pick us up from the hotel and return.

We had a great day! The boat was very nice, clean and comfortable and a perfect size for the 12 guests. The crew were friendly and attentive. There were lots of free drinks and the meal served was very tasty. Our favourite part was snorkelling and paddle boarding (gear included). Our teenage boys loved it. The place we stoped in for swimming was nicely sheltered and water was perfect temperature for swimming even in early April. Had great fun observing fish underwater for hours. All together this trip was a highlight of the holiday for our whole family.

Marion was an excellent instructor. She explained everything very clearly and made us feel completely safe and comfortable underwater. At one point, I couldn’t clear the water from my mask using the usual technique, so I signaled i wanted to go up, and I was able to relax completely knowing Marion would take care of everything and bring me to the surface safely. The experience itself is otherworldly, you enter a world that feels almost sacred and have the chance to observe wildlife with respect. It’s absolutely amazing. The key to scuba diving is to stay relaxed and be mindful of the environment, and everything falls into place. Huge thanks to Marion and Mike for making this such an unforgettable experience!

Incredible experience and amazing value for money. My husband and I have done similar trips and this is along the best. The catamaran is spacious, guest numbers limited and staff brilliant. The all inclusive drinks and locally sourced lunch were worth the price alone. Cannot recommend enough and would do it all again tomorrow!