On the water · GRAN CANARIA BOAT TOURS
The 12 best gran canaria boat tours you can book today, with the per-person price, how long you are aboard and who each one suits. Start at the top and work down.
Set sail from Puerto Base on a 3.5-hour catamaran cruise with English and Spanish guides. Search for dolphins, pilot whales, and minke whales, watch through the lower-deck glass panels, then stop in a sheltered bay for swimming, snorkeling, soft drinks, and the onboard slide. Hotel pickup is optional.
“Best day ever, watching the dolphins and then a swim in the sea.”
Cruise from Gran Canaria’s southern coast for 150 minutes in search of wild dolphins and whales. Guides speak Spanish, English, and German, with Mario and Christian praised for their warm help. The boat has toilets, indoor and outdoor areas, a cash bar, and room for families. Sea conditions can be choppy, so consider motion-sickness medicine.
“Amazing, crew were nice & we saw living wild dolphins😍”
Sail from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria aboard Spirit of the Sea for 2.5 hours of dolphin and whale watching. A multilingual crew explains the species you see, while the large glass-bottom section offers an underwater view. Southern-resort transfers are available, and a free return trip is offered if no cetaceans appear.
“Super cool trip with an amazing and very attentive crew.”
Spend 4.5 hours aboard Afrikat, a roomy catamaran from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria. Cruise the southwest coast, stop near Mogán for swimming and snorkeling, and enjoy a chicken wrap, pasta salad, beer, sangria, soft drinks, and coffee. Potter and the crew keep the mood lively, while optional jet skis, parasailing, donut rides, and speedboat trips cost extra.
“the crew were brilliant, the boat was immaculate, unlimited drinks and the food was outstanding, it was an amazing experience, everyone should book this excursion,”
Join Ruben and Marta of Yellow Boat Mogan for a three-hour coastal trip from Puerto de Mogan to Tasarte and El Perchel. You’ll see Gran Canaria’s cliffs, snorkel for about 90 minutes with supplied gear, enjoy potatoes with mojo, Spanish omelette, fruit, drinks, and receive trip photos. Spanish and English are spoken.
“Very enjoyable, delivered with knowledge about the areas and the type of fish. would recommend this boat trip. would recommend.”
Spend 4.5 hours aboard a spacious catamaran from Puerto Rico, stopping near Mogán and Tasarte to swim, snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard. Morning trips include a seasonal lunch, while afternoon departures offer tapas. Beer, sangria, soft drinks, and water are included, with pickup available across southern Gran Canaria.
“All great! Facilities on the catamaran were top notch, staff was amazing and the food was delicious. Really felt like a luxury experience. Only note is I would've definitely enjoyed even more time on board... I was sad to see the pier on the way back!”
Join Infinity Boat Tours for a 3 to 4 hour yacht trip from Puerto Rico, limited to 12 people. Guides such as Ronnie, Jonny, Toni, and Mikael lead a relaxed coastal cruise toward Mogán, with cava, an open bar, tapas-style snacks, snorkeling, paddleboards, and optional paid water sports.
“REALLY good trip out. Excellent hosts, plenty of room onboard, lovely swimming area, a choice of extras (banana boat ride, jet ski etc). Transfers from our hotel were included and on time. Nearly went again the day after but it was booked up.”
Sail from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast on the 52-foot Multiacuatic catamaran. A marine guide explains dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish while you search 5 to 7 miles offshore. Water and soft drinks are included, with hotel-area pickup available.
“Amazing trip staff were lovely and we saw lots of Dolphins fantastic”
Set sail from Puerto Escala in Puerto Rico on a classic boat with hammocks, shade, a bathroom, tapas, and drinks. Cruise past Gran Canaria’s cliffs to Cueva del Agua and Playa del Perchel, then swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or pay extra for jet skis and parasailing. English and Spanish crew members, including Alberto, keep the four-hour outing friendly and relaxed.
“What a wonderful day! We had such a great time, relaxing out on the water with our guide and crew. They were so accommodating in so many ways. From serving drinks to providing a nice light fair and keeping the day calm and relax. They provide great snorkeling gear, paddle boards, and jet skis. The crew and the experience was top-notch. We will definitely be back and highly recommend. Five stars in so many ways.”
Join Marek and Dagmara for a four-hour sailing trip from Puerto de Mogán along Gran Canaria’s southern coast. The eight-person boat travels mainly under sail, stopping for swimming and snorkeling at a quiet beach. Lunch, soft drinks, beer, wine, equipment, and south-coast hotel transfers are included.
“Thank you so much to Marek and wife for a great trip, with super service, food and stop for the swim. And not least their great passion for sailing. We hope we will have the opportunity to return another time and a day with a little more wind :-) - All the best from family Elovara Sörensen”
Set out from Puerto Base in Puerto Rico aboard the Princesa Ico for a four-hour catamaran trip along Gran Canaria’s south coast. You’ll see cliffs and beaches, stop in a sheltered bay for swimming and lunch, and may spot dolphins, turtles, or flying fish. The full package includes paella, drinks, and a banana boat ride.
“Amazing boat trip. There were so many activities offered on board, the food was delicious, the boat stopped for 2 hours to swim which is the longest of any boat ride I’ve ever been on. Would 100% book again.”
Spend four hours aboard a comfortable yacht from Puerto Rico, with hotel pickup, coastal views, beer, sangria, tapas, snorkeling, and paddleboarding included. The crew, with guides such as Pepe, Ronnie, and Suso appearing on recent trips, helps with the equipment. Parasailing, jet skiing, and e-surfing cost extra.
“This boat trip was amazing from start to finish. Amazing value for money with food and drinks being replenished. Tapas was really good with decent sized portions. Matt and Mohammed were lovely tour guides. Very easy going and easy to talk to. The yacht was lovely and spacious with a good atmosphere. This was definitely worth paying for!!”
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