Lanzarote Boat Tours: Our 11 Best

1.Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,435 reviews · 2 hours · from $60Our pick

Cruise from Puerto del Carmen on a roomy catamaran during golden hour. You get return transfers, a welcome mojito, one complimentary drink, finger foods, and multilingual crew support. Watch for wild dolphins, enjoy volcanic coastal views, and bring a jacket for the ride home. Guide Karen has helped guests spot dolphins on some departures.

“Cruise was very enjoyable. Drinks and food were plentiful. Captain was able to spot dolphins and get the ship turned around to see. It was very difficult to hear what the hostess was saying at the beginning and the bus was 15 minutes late. Lots of people on the boat but not overcrowded”

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2.Arrecife: Timanfaya and Green Lagoon for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,010 reviews · 2.5 - 5 hours · from $58

From the cruise port, an English, German, or Spanish-speaking guide takes you by air-conditioned bus to Timanfaya National Park. The 5-hour option adds La Geria wine country, El Golfo’s Green Lagoon, the Monument to the Peasant, and a €11 camel ride. Guides such as Vanessa and Laura are praised for clear, lively commentary.

“Great tour especially when you arrive with a cruise. You see most of the island and experience the vulcanic landscapes of Lanzarote”

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3.Puerto del Carmen: Dolphin-Watching Speedboat Tour with Swim

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 1,807 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41Best value

Join Lanzarote Sea Tours at Puerto del Carmen for a 1.5-hour ride on the low-slung Biosfera Jet. Your Spanish, English, or French-speaking guide helps search for dolphins, whales, turtles, and other sea life, then stops for an Atlantic swim. Guides such as Carlos, Teddy, and Elsa are praised for humor and care, but sightings remain wild and uncertain.

“I’ve been on difference trips in Spain to see dolphins while on holidays but this was honestly the best ever the boat is low so you can really see the dolphins beside you and it’s the closest I’ve ever been to dolphins in a boat . The crew were extremely friendly and made sure everyone got to go to top of boat to see the dolphins they were very accommodating for everyone for the price of this tour I’d highly recommend it to everyone !”

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4.La Graciosa: Island Cruise with Lunch and Water Activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,767 reviews · 6 hours · from $75

Spend six hours reaching La Graciosa by ferry, exploring Caleta de Sebo, then cruising to French Beach aboard a catamaran. Swim, kayak, and snorkel in clear water before a fresh paella lunch with unlimited drinks. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. Pickup from selected Lanzarote resorts is available.

“Stop at French beach snorkelling some of best we’ve done both guides were there excellent and the crew were very friendly and helpful”

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5.2.5-Hour Sunset and Dolphins Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,365 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $61

Join Lanzarote Sea Tours for a 2.5-hour sunset cruise from Puerto del Carmen aboard the fast, air-conditioned Biosfera Jet. Guides such as Teddy and Ameira lead the search for dolphins and whales in English, French, and Spanish. Expect coastal views, sea spray, music, wildlife sightings if conditions cooperate, then Cava or juice and pastries as the sun goes down.

“The whole trip was really enjoyable. We were notified when bus was on the way, the guide at the harbour who checked us in was helpful and informative. Teddy our guide on the boat was very friendly and cheerful. To see the dolphins was an amazing experience and one I am grateful I got to see. Would definitely recommend!”

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6.Sailing Day Trip Around La Graciosa

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,043 reviews · 6 hours · from $81

Travel by coach and ferry from Lanzarote to La Graciosa, then spend about 3.5 hours on a catamaran with swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, lunch, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Ami, Raquel, Deborah, Cirilio, and Amira have led multilingual departures. Beach landing is no longer allowed, but you can swim beside the boat.

“An amazing experience from start to finish. Pick up and drop off by air-conditioned coach our tour guide Rachel was lovely. Aboard the cataraman we were served a welcome glass of champagne, snacks unlimited drinks and then a lovely pasta lunch. Activities included kayaking,snorkeling, swimming or just relaxing on board. Highly recommend this experience for a wonderful day out.”

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7.Day Trip to the Papagayo Beaches by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 913 reviews · 1 day · from $75

Sail from Puerto del Carmen to the Costa de Papagayo aboard the Líneas Romero catamaran. You get a welcome mojito, lunch, unlimited beer, sangria, soft drinks, kayaking, swimming, and time to snorkel. Pickup is available from selected resorts, and guide Carla has helped make the day run smoothly for many visitors.

“Definitely recommend. Great value, no complaints, excellent day out.”

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8.Day Tour for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 860 reviews · 8 hours · from $94

From the cruise meeting point, a live guide leads you across Lanzarote to Jameos del Agua, the Valley of a Thousand Palms, La Geria, Timanfaya, and the Green Lagoon. You get park and cave admission plus wine tasting. Spanish, English, and German tours are available. A camel ride costs €11 extra.

“Eine tolle Tour zu den Highlights dieser absolut faszinierenden Insel! Absolute Empfehlung!”

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9.Jameos del Agua & North Island for Cruise Guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 476 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

See northern Lanzarote in three well-timed hours. You’ll visit Jameos del Agua, ride through Haría’s Valley of a Thousand Palms, and stop above the Famara massif for views of La Graciosa. Guides speak English, Spanish, or German. Guide Vanessa has earned special praise for her humor and clear information.

“Vorab gute Informationen zum Treffpunkt. Guter Bus, nette Reiseleitung (Vanessa).”

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10.Half-Day Chill Out Cruise at Papagayo Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 334 reviews · from $68Top rated

Set sail from Playa Blanca for four relaxed hours along Lanzarote’s Costa de Papagayo. The small yacht carries up to about 12 people, with time to swim, snorkel, paddleboard, kayak, fish, or sunbathe. Crew members such as Nathan, Bruno, Jan, and Nacho are known for friendly service, while the onboard barbecue serves ribs, sausages, steak, salad, and potatoes.

“Great! Only 4 people on the trip so me and my cousin had the boat practically to ourselves. Lovely hosts, food, music. Very chilled out experience definitely recommend”

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11.Luxury Sailing Excursions to Papagayo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 333 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Sail from Puerto Calero to Papagayo on a spacious catamaran with an English, French, German, or Spanish-speaking crew. You’ll have about two hours in a sheltered bay for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and a slide into the sea, followed by hot pasta, salad, Canarian potatoes, cheese, bread, and included drinks. Yoga and dolphin sightings may round out the trip.

“Was an awesome trip for my birthday. Booked it the same day in the morning, was contacted shortly after to arrange pick up from where I was staying which was included in the price. We did yoga on the boat, had beer and Prosecco which was all included, paddle boarded and kayaked too, was just all great. And special mention to Nico who was ace.”

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