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Sail out for to sea for the chance to spot whales and dolphins in their natural habitat with this catamaran adventure. Along with searching for aquatic mammals, you’ll get the chance to sunbathe on deck as you snack on sandwiches and sip on included drinks. You'll also have plenty of time to swim and snorkel before making your way back to shore.

Escape the crowds on this breezy boat ride from Los Cristianos Harbor. Learn about local marine wildlife from expert guides while spotting bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales. Enjoy a respectful, no chase experience that prioritizes animal welfare and conservation

Spend a few hours exploring Tenerife’s southern coast on the “Ragnarok” viking ship. Set sail from Los Cristianos and admire picturesque island views while enjoying free beer, wine, or soft drinks. Keep an eye out for marine life: If you're lucky, you may see dolphins or whales.

Costa Adeje has lots of great attractions, so save time, and see multiple hotspots in one tour on this Tuk Tuk adventure. You’ll be traveling in a small-group, in 100% ecological transportation. This is the perfect tour for those with limited time—you’ll see La Caleta, Plaza del Duque, Playa del Duque, The Tourist Market, the Church of San Sebastian, and Enramada beach.

Discover the highlights of Tenerife in one well-planned shore excursion, designed specifically for cruise ship passengers. Enjoy scenic drives through pine forests and volcanic landscapes, with photo stops at the La Tarta viewpoint and the famous Roques de García, set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Teide. Your guide will explain the island’s unique geology and history along the way. Continue to the UNESCO-listed town of La Laguna for a guided walk through its historic streets, followed by free time for lunch or shopping at your own pace. The tour ends in Santa Cruz, Tenerife’s capital, where you will visit Plaza de España and enjoy a short walk along the seafront before returning to the port. With comfortable transport, expert local guiding, and careful time management, this tour offers a relaxed yet complete overview of Tenerife, with a guaranteed return to your ship on time.

Explore the beautiful city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife on a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. Our iconic red double-decker bus enables you to explore Tenerife at your own pace, creating your own itinerary to hop-on and hop-off as much as you like at the sights and attractions that interest you the most. Some of the main attractions you can expect to see along the way include; Plaza de España, Palmetum, Auditorium, Nuestra Señora de Africa Market, Carnival House, Garcia Sanabria Park, Museo Historico Militar and much more! As you explore, you'll be treated to 360-degree panoramic views from the open-top deck - perfect for feeling the year-round sunshine on your face. With audio guide commentary available in multiple languages, you'll be inundated with plenty of interesting stories and facts about Tenerife. Book your City Sightseeing ticket today to experience all of this and much more!

Enjoy a calmer way to see Tenerife's marine life with this whale and dolphin-watching boat trip with a swim stop. Unwind on the Atlantic Ocean and take time away from the island, as the crew handle all the navigation, route, and organization. Relax on a boat that limits the number of travellrs on board, giving you the space to soak up the sun and watch the coastline go by.

Join a respectful whale-watching cruise from Costa Adeje aboard a classic wooden boat, sailing along Tenerife’s coast in search of whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. This experience is designed to be calm, responsible, and nature-focused. Our crew follows ethical viewing practices at all times, observing marine life at a safe distance and prioritizing animal welfare throughout the tour. As you sail, enjoy informative commentary about the species you may encounter, their behaviour, and the conservation efforts that help protect Tenerife’s marine environment. Towards the end of the excursion, the tour finishes with a relaxed swimming stop near the coast, offering a refreshing dip in the Atlantic before returning to the harbour. This stop is optional and takes place only if sea and weather conditions allow, always at the captain’s discretion. Ideal for couples, families, and travellers seeking a peaceful and responsible way to experience Tenerife’s marine wildlife.

If you’re limited on time, but still want to see whales and dolphins while touring the Spanish Coast, this Costa Adeje Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch is the perfect solution. Set out on the water with a small-group and guide to keep a lookout for dolphins and whales in their natural habitat. Plus, you’ll enjoy food and drinks on the catamaran’s spacious sundecks.

Get up close and personal with Tenerife’s coastal scenery—and look out for dolphins, whales, and other marine life—on this half-day catamaran tour. Depart in the morning from Costa Adeje, and spot sea creatures. Then, sail by the Los Gigantes cliffs and anchor in the Bay of Masca to swim, snorkel, and sunbathe at leisure. A hearty meal of paella, Canarian mojo, and fresh fruit will be served on board.

You cannot miss this wonder of the National Park. You will enjoy landscapes that will seem from another planet. You will breathe the pure air of the highest peak in Spain. With its 3,718m this huge volcano attracts travelers from all over the world. You will walk among the volcanic lava and you will feel tiny when you see the impressive environment declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. They have good views of the surroundings, although only part of the summit can be seen. If you don't feel like going up in the cable car, you can complete the visit at Roques de García.

Many travelers visit Tenerife without ever venturing beyond their resort, but the island has many scenic locations worth exploring. Make the most of your vacation time with a full-day adventure. After a convenient pickup from select hotels, cruise through pine forests and otherworldly landscape via mountain roads to El Teide National Park. Weather permitting, hop in a cable car (at your own expense) to travel further up the mountain, where you can marvel at a spectacular view of the other Canary Islands.

With this small-group half-day canyoning adventure, you can see the beauty of La Orotava from a new vantage point. The day combines hikes along scenic forest tracks and rappelling down orange and yellow canyons with a guide to provide assistance and lead the way to ensure that you don’t get lost. Participants must wear hiking boots or trail running shoes; normal running or urban shoes are not allowed for safety.

The Caldera del Rey is a vast, shallow crater with banana groves and protected parkland—one of Tenerife’s natural highlights—but it lies a bit beyond walking distance from nearby towns. This small-group tour takes you from the Jacaranda Hotel to the volcanic Caldera del Rey monument via tuk-tuk—a small, fun three-wheeled vehicle—to learn about the volcanic origins that make the region so fertile.

This trip takes you to the beautiful town of La Orotava in northern Tenerife. Enjoy a guided walk around a working banana plantation with the owner, who shares insights about banana cultivation and sustainable living. See more than 15 types of aromatic plants and taste a local banana liquor during the visit.

Our most popular tour takes visitors through some of the most vibrant areas of Tenerife. This 8-hour trek covers three regions spanning more than five climates. The first part of our trek will be from Teide National Park, where we’ll travel through the scenic mountain range, stopping along the way for photos and to admire the views from a height of 2,200 meters. Following our time in Teide, we’ll venture on to the village of Masca, on the west side of Tenerife - located within the Masca Gorge, it’s often compared by visitors to Machu Picchu. From Masca, we’ll travel back to the north side of the island - a journey filled with beautiful coastlines, cliffs and beaches (we’ll stop at one of our favorite beaches along the way). No trip is complete, however, without a stop at a local restaurant to try wine & local delicacies.

Make the most of your time in port and escape the crowds on this small-group tour of Tenerife and Teide. Visit the island's original capital, La Laguna, to see some of the oldest architecture on the island. Admire the forest of La Esperanza and the UNESCO-listed Teide National Park where you can take a cable car (own expense) to the top of the summit for panoramic island views. Your tour includes round-trip transport from the port.

If you thought you had to get wet to discover underwater wonderlands, then think again. This submarine tour in Tenerife lets you descend up to 100 feet (30 meters) to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, to enhance your chance of spotting marine life such as sea breams, eels, barracudas, rays, and more.

With its rolling hills, dramatic coastal scenery, and unique coastal heritage, La Gomera shouldn’t be missed when visiting the Canary Islands—but day trips usually involve tracking down ferry schedules and stressing over car rentals. Enjoy a hassle-free experience without sweating the logistics on this guided full-day tour. Hotel transfers, ground transportation, and lunch are included, leaving you free to relax and take in the sights.

Enjoy a complete stargazing experience. Unhurried, in a small group and in one of the best skies in the world to observe the cosmos. Appreciate the details of the stars with a high-end telescope. Learn the movements of the celestial sphere and differentiate the constellations and their mythology. Record in your mind indelible memories and take souvenirs free photos under the starry sky. Start in astronomy and cultivate a beautiful hobby for life.

Swap traditional sightseeing cruises for a more entertaining and interactive alternative that’s full of surprises—a Viking-themed cruise with costumed actors on board. As you sail along the south coast of Tenerife and look out for dolphins, the Viking crew keep you entertained by staying in character, interacting with passengers, and posing for photos.

Tenerife’s waters are a haven for marine life, including sea turtles, but knowing where to enjoy sightings is something the locals are best at. This snorkeling trip from Costa Adeje takes you straight to key viewing spots, and includes snorkeling gear so you don’t need your own equipment. Simply board the boat, relax as you cruise to selected bays and coves, and enjoy guided snorkels to watch for turtles, fish, and other underwater life.

Explore Tenerife’s towering Los Gigantes cliffs by bike with this guided cycling tour that has a maximum of 10 bikers to ensure no one gets left behind. Start in Playa de Las Americas and towards Adeje, riding past villages like Playa de San Juan and Alcalá. Along the way, enjoy gorgeous sea and mountain views and spot the island of La Gomera before weaving up to the Gigantes to start the ascent to Tamaimo. Head down through Chío and Guía de Isora before returning back.