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Atlantic Star, Quick Facts
Whale Watching In Tenerife, Without The Crowded Catamaran
The Atlantic Star is a cozy Cyclades 50.5 sailing yacht with space for only 10 guests, so you skip the packed catamarans completely. Soft cushions, unlimited drinks, and a licensed captain who knows exactly where the whales live. And when you book through Club Canary, it is the one whale watching trip in Tenerife with an optional money back sighting guarantee.
Got a minute? The full Atlantic Star whale watching story below is written by us, not copied, with real photos of how the trip actually goes. Scroll on, we hold nothing back.
What Makes The Atlantic Star Different
If seeing whales or dolphins is the main reason you came to Tenerife, this is the trip we would send our own friends and family on. Ten guests instead of a catamaran packed with 100+ tourists means space, calm, and real personal service. Grab a soft cushion, take a drink, and let the captain do the work. It is a real sailing yacht, though on most trips the sails stay down and the captain motors so you can simply relax; when the weather is right, they go up. Watch the trip on video at mærke det.

Briefing done, drink in hand 🧐 "Okay, so where exactly are these whales hiding? Any minute now, right?"
Findes Der En Hvalsafari På Tenerife Med Pengene Tilbage-Garanti?
There are no whale watching tours in Tenerife with a money back guarantee.
Apart from this one.
Read that again, and here is the part most people miss: the guarantee does not come from the boat. It is a Club Canary promise, and you only get it when you book through us. We can make it because the resident pilot whales here make sightings happen on almost every single trip. For 15€ per person, you are fully covered:
You see whales or dolphins. Guaranteed at least one of the two, and often guests see both.
If you see neither. You get your money back on the trip, or you join another trip for free.
Fair for everyone. The 15€ is a non-refundable insurance fee. In reality, sightings happen on almost every trip, because the pilot whales here live in these waters all year.
So if whales are your priority, you are not gambling your holiday money. That peace of mind is exactly why so many guests book this boat through Club Canary instead of a cheaper trip with no promise.
There They Are
And then it happens. The captain has done this thousands of times and knows where the pods hang out, so the boat heads straight for the right water. Somebody points, everybody stands, and that first moment of a fin breaking the surface never gets old, however many times the crew has seen it.

"There! Look, look..." 🐋 That first fin breaking the surface never gets old. Told you the captain knew exactly where to go.
This Is How It Really Looks
The photo beside this text is a real guest photo, not a polished studio shot, so you can see honestly how close the pilot whales come. Want more proof? Scroll to the reviews: dozens of real guests have added their own whale and dolphin photos from this exact trip.

Not zoomed, not staged 📷 A real sighting from the deck, shot by a guest on this exact trip. The reviews below are full of them.
Meet The Pilot Whales
The whales you will most likely see are pilot whales, residents of these waters all year round. To be clear, you will not see them underwater like in this photo on the trip, we added it so you know what they look like up close. They usually travel in family groups, mothers with their young, and sometimes 20 or more together.

The locals 🐋 Resident pilot whales live off the south coast all year round. That is exactly why sightings here are so reliable.
The Dolphin Bonus
If you are lucky, you also meet bottlenose dolphins. They tend to be more playful and curious than the whales, often racing along right beside the boat and surfing the bow wave. Whales are the main event here, but a dolphin escort is a lovely bonus.

The escort 🐬 Bottlenose dolphins are curious and fast. When they show up, they often surf the bow wave right beside you.
Your 3 Hours On The Water, Step By Step
Here is how the trip actually unfolds, from the gate to the last sip of sangria.
The Atlantic Star Trip, Step By Step
- 115 minutter før
Meet At Gate 0, Puerto Colón
Your guide meets you at the gate, in front of the Yubari sushi restaurant, and walks you to the boat for smooth boarding.
- 2Velkommen om bord
Settle In And Head Out
Grab a comfy cushion, take a drink, and relax. No rush, no stress, the captain sets off to find the whales.
- 3Eyes Open
The Captain Finds The Pods
The crew knows where the resident pilot whales hang out and shares real stories about them along the way.
- 4The Main Event
Whale And Dolphin Time
The boat keeps a quiet, respectful distance while the animals do their thing. Cameras out, voices down, pure magic.
- 5Swim Break
The El Puertito Swim Stop
The boat anchors in the sheltered bay of El Puertito for a swim straight off the boat in calm water.
- 6Hjemsejlads
Sailing Back To Puerto Colón
The hostess serves fresh sandwiches and snacks while the Atlantic Star sails back along the Tenerife coast to Puerto Colón, glass in hand.
Swim Break In A Calm Bay
Efter dyrelivet, anker båden ved El Puertito, a sheltered bay, for a swim. Jump straight off the boat, float in the calm water, and just enjoy it. Honest note: this stop is about cooling off and relaxing, not world-class snorkelling. There is gear on board if you want it, but do not expect a coral reef. Come for the swim and the calm.

The honest swim stop 💦 A lovely dip in calm, clear water. Snorkel gear is on board if you want it, but do not expect a reef.
Mad og drikke om bord
While you relax, the hostess serves fresh sandwiches with several fillings, plus snacks. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request, just let us know when booking. Drinks are unlimited too: water, soft drinks, wine, beer, sangria and cava. It is not a fancy buffet, but it is fresh, good, and there is plenty.

Fresh, good, plenty 🥪 Sandwiches with several fillings, snacks, and unlimited drinks, wine, sangria and cava included.
En Ærlig Sandhed Om Bådture På Tenerife
Almost all licensed boat trips here, whether 3, 6 or 9 hours, follow a similar routine: watch whales and dolphins, then anchor in a calm bay for a swim and some food. Boats do not sail to other islands or drop you on hidden beaches, it is mostly not legal and there are no real spots that make it worthwhile. So the trip is about the marine life, the open sea, and relaxing along the south coast. On this boat, you just get to do it in a small group instead of a crowd.
The Best Whale Watching Trip For Families, Couples, Or A Calm Day
For couples. De afgange kl. 12:30 og 15:30 er de mest afslappede, normalt mest voksne om bord. Bløde hynder, ubegrænsede drikkevarer og havet for jer selv. Det er endda blevet brugt til frierier, selvom vi til det øjeblik ville pege dig mod en privat solnedgangstur.
For families. Families are welcome on all trips, but 09:30 is usually best. The boat is safe, stable and child-friendly with life jackets on board, and because it does not lean over hard the ride stays smooth. Children are ages 1 to 9, babies under 1 join free (note it when booking and bring ID), and everyone counts toward the 10-guest limit. We keep children off our website photos on purpose, but you will find plenty of real family reviews below.
For a calm day, not a party. This is a relaxed, intimate trip, not a party boat. Want a louder day out? Club Canary has other boats for that, just ask. If you would rather enjoy the whales in peace with a small, friendly group, this is the one.
Ansvarlig Hvalsafari På Tenerife
The Atlantic Star is a quiet sailing boat, so it can often get closer to the whales than big motor boats without disturbing them. This trip is for people who love nature and want to do it the right way. Swimming with whales or dolphins is not allowed in Tenerife, here is Club Canary's guide on swimming with dolphins in Tenerife.

Quiet by design 🌋 A sailing boat slips close without stressing the pod, with Mount Teide watching from the horizon.
Where Is The Best Place To Book The Atlantic Star Boat Trip?
Book direct with Club Canary, the local team in Costa Adeje: a small deposit reserves your spot, the balance is paid on board, and real people on WhatsApp answer fast. With only 10 seats per trip, the Atlantic Star books up quickly, especially in high season, so lock in your date early.
Best price guaranteed: we check the direct prices, so booking with us is never more expensive. Small deposit now, the rest on board, group discount from 3 adults, and real people on WhatsApp every day from 08:00 to 22:00. Rated 4.8/5 from 1,350+ verified reviews.
Tip: skip the hotel desk stories. The big desks sell the 100-person catamarans, locals book the small boat.
Want the whole boat to yourself? See the privat Atlantic Star charter, a favourite for proposals and families. Compare all whale watching tours in Tenerife, eller send os en besked på WhatsApp and we match you to the right boat.
De praktiske ting, tryk på en sektion for at åbne den
What Is Included On The Atlantic Star Boat Trip
- En lille gruppe: maximum 10 guests, never a crowded catamaran.
- About 3 hours at sea: whales first, then the swim stop.
- Ubegrænset antal drikkevarer: water, soft drinks, wine, beer, sangria and cava.
- Frisk mad sandwiches and snacks, vegetarian and gluten-free on request.
- Venligt personale experienced captain and host, warm personal service.
- Behagelig ombord: soft sun cushions, with shaded spots too.
- Sejlads når det er muligt: the sails go up when the weather allows.
- Svømme- og snorkelstop: a dip in a calm bay, gear provided.
- Lokal havviden: real stories about the whales and dolphins.
- Licensed and insured: the official yellow flag boat.
Whale Guarantee, +15€ per person: see whales or dolphins, or get your money back on the trip (minus the insurance fee) or rejoin free. A Club Canary exclusive: book the same boat anywhere else and there is no guarantee.
Grupperabat: from 3 adults, booked through Club Canary.
Privat charter: the whole boat for your group, a favourite for proposals. Se den private Atlantic Star.
Good To Know Before You Board The Atlantic Star
Everything you need to know before your small group whale and dolphin watching trip on the Atlantic Star, booked easily through Club Canary. We respect the animals and follow the rules, so it stays safe and enjoyable for everyone on board.
Tidsplan: Departures at 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30 from Puerto Colón, Gate 0, Costa Adeje. The trip lasts about 3 hours and never runs shorter than 2.5 hours.
Mødested: Gate 0 in Puerto Colón, foran Yubari sushirestaurant. Your guide meets you at the gate and walks you to the boat.
Sådan kommer du derhen: Make your own way to Puerto Colón, a short walk or quick taxi from Costa Adeje and Playa de las Américas. Parking at the port is around 1.20€ per hour. Need a taxi or transfer? Message us and we help arrange it.
Billetter og betaling: A small deposit confirms your spot, you pay the rest on the day on board. Have your Club Canary ticket ready, digital or printed.
Hvad du skal medbringe: Badetøj, et håndklæde og solcreme. Sko og klipklappere opbevares sikkert under turen.
Om bord: There is a toilet and a changing room, plus comfy sun cushions and shaded seating.
Børn: Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Infants under 1 join free, please note it in advance and bring ID.
Tilgængelighed: Kø.
Rygning: Kun agterude på båden, for at holde luften ren for alle.
Sprog: Besætningen taler flere sprog, altid inklusive engelsk, så alle føler sig velkomne.
Whale Watching Questions (FAQ)
Real answers to the questions people ask most about whale watching on the Atlantic Star. Still unsure? Chat with our local team on WhatsApp, vi hjælper hurtigt.
Hvad adskiller Atlantic Star fra andre hvalsafari-ture på Tenerife?
To store ting. Først tager det kun 10 gæster, så det føles personligt og roligt, ikke som en overfyldt katamaran med 100 turister. For det andet er det den eneste båd på Tenerife, hvor du kan tilføje en pengene tilbage hvalsafari garanti. Lille gruppe, stor chance for at se hvaler, og dine penge er beskyttede. Den kombination er svær at finde andre steder på øen.
Findes der en hvalsafari-tur på Tenerife med pengene tilbage-garanti?
Ja, og det er den. Til 15€ pr. person Du kan tilvælge garantien. Hvis du ikke ser hvaler eller delfiner, får du pengene tilbage for turen (minus det lille forsikringsgebyr), eller du kan deltage i en anden tur gratis. De fleste både tilbyder ikke dette, fordi de ikke er sikre nok på det. Atlantic Star kan tilbyde det, fordi der er observationer på næsten hver eneste tur.
Vil jeg virkelig se hvaler eller delfiner på Tenerife?
Meget sandsynligt, ja. Der er fastboende grindehvaler ved Tenerifes sydkyst året rundt, så de er der i alle årstider. Du vil oftest se grindehvaler, og nogle gange også legesyge øresvin. Intet i naturen er 100% sikkert, og det er netop derfor, at den valgfri garanti findes. Hvis det er vigtigt for dig at se dem, så tilføj den og slap af.
Hvorfor sælger store virksomheder som rejseselskaber eller hoteller ikke en lille hvalsafari-båd som denne?
Det er simpelt: Det handler om volumen. Store rejsearrangører og hotelreceptioner sælger hundredvis af pladser om dagen, så de har brug for store både, der kan rumme over 100 personer. At arrangere små, personlige ture med kun 10 gæster er for besværligt for dem i den skala, så de falder automatisk tilbage på de store katamaraner. Det er ikke fordi den lille båd er af lavere kvalitet – tværtimod. Et lokalt firma som Club Canary kan arrangere de små, personlige ture, som de store aktører simpelthen ikke gider at beskæftige sig med. Derfor føles dette som en skjult perle.
Er denne lille hvalsafari lovlig og licenseret?
100%. Atlantic Star har den officielle licens til hvalsafari, hvilket fremgår af det gule flag med det blå bådlogo. Det er en fuldt lovlig, veletableret tur, der sejler fra Puerto Colón. Nogle ser en lille båd med en garanti og antager, at det er for godt til at være sandt, men det er fuldstændig lovligt. Du får blot en bedre og mere personlig version af den samme lovlige hvalsafari med de rette tilladelser og en erfaren lokal besætning.
Er Atlantic Star et godt valg til hvalsafari med børn og familier?
Ja, familier elsker det. 09:30 tur er normalt bedst for børn. Båden er stabil og hælder ikke meget, der er redningsveste ombord, og besætningen snakker og leger ofte med børnene, så forældrene kan slappe af. Børn er i alderen 1 til 9 år, og babyer under 1 år deltager gratis (bemærk venligst dette ved booking). Det er roligt og hyggeligt, ikke en larmende festbåd, perfekt til en afslappet familieudflugt til søs. Du vil ikke se billeder af børn på denne side, vi holder børn uden for vores hjemmeside med vilje for deres privatliv, men du finder masser af anmeldelser fra rigtige familier nedenfor fra gæster, der var glade for at dele deres oplevelse.
Er det en god hvalsafari-bådtur for par?
Meget. Det 12:30 og 15:30 turene er de mest afslappede, som regel mest voksne. Bløde hynder, ubegrænsede drikkevarer, havet for jer selv. Det er endda blevet booket til frierier. Hvis du vil have det ekstra specielle øjeblik, så spørg os om en privat solnedgangstur.
Hvad er inkluderet i Atlantic Star-turen med hval- og delfinobservation?
Man får virkelig meget for pengene: ubegrænset forbrug af drikkevarer (læskedrikke, vin, øl, sangria og cava), friskbagte sandwich og snacks (vegetariske og glutenfri efter anmodning), et stop til svømning og snorkling med udstyr inkluderet samt en venlig og erfaren besætning. Hvaludflugtsgarantien er det eneste tillægsgebyr, der koster 15€ pr. person.
Hvad sker der, hvis jeg bliver søsyg på båden?
De fleste har det fint. Båden bliver tæt på kysten (man ser altid land), turen er kun omkring 3 timer, og en sejlbåd bevæger sig blidt. For at være sikker: spis noget inden, undgå alkohol inden, og tag en søsygepille 30 minutter før ombordstigning. Hvis du føler dig sart, så sid bagest, hvor der er mindst bevægelse. En svømmetur ved pausen kurerer dig som regel.
Er snorklingen god på denne tur?
Lad os være ærlige: svømmestoppet handler mere om at køle af og slappe af i en rolig bugt end om snorkling i verdensklasse. Der er udstyr ombord, hvis du ønsker det, men forvent ikke et koralrev fyldt med fisk. Kom for den dejlige dukkert og roen, og betragt enhver fisk, du ser, som en bonus.
Hvor kører Atlantic Star fra på Tenerife?
From Gate 0 ved Puerto Colón, i Costa Adeje, foran sushirestauranten Yubari. Der er en kort gåtur eller en hurtig taxatur fra Costa Adeje og Playa de las Américas. Der er parkeringsmuligheder ved havnen (ca. 1.20€ pr. time), og din guide møder dig ved indgangen og følger dig hen til båden.
Kalenderen viser »begrænset antal« eller »udsolgt« – kan jeg stadig booke i sidste øjeblik?
Måske, så det er altid værd at spørge. Vores online kalender er ikke altid helt opdateret, undskyld for det. Hvis en dato ser begrænset eller fuld ud, eller du vil booke i sidste øjeblik, Send os først en besked på WhatsApp for at tjekke den reelle tilgængelighed. Vi kan ofte stadig passe dig ind, især når vi kan samle folk. I højsæsonen anbefaler vi at booke et par dage i forvejen for at være på den sikre side.
Kan jeg reservere Atlantic Star til privat brug for min egen gruppe?
Ja. Man kan leje hele båden til sin egen gruppe, hvilket er populært blandt familier, til fester og frierier. Se vores privat Atlantic Star charter, eller send os en besked, og vi sætter det op.
Why does no other whale watching boat in Tenerife offer a money back guarantee?
Because the guarantee does not come from the boat, it comes from Club Canary. Book the Atlantic Star anywhere else and you will not get it. We can make this promise for one simple reason: the pilot whales off Costa Adeje are residents, they live in these waters all year round, and sightings happen on almost every single trip. For 15€ per person you are guaranteed to see whales or dolphins, and if you somehow see neither, Club Canary pays your trip cost back or books you on another trip for free. No other seller in Tenerife dares to offer this.
Booker du i sidste øjeblik, eller ser en dato ud til at være fuld? Tjek altid den reelle tilgængelighed hos os først, vi kan ofte stadig tilbyde dig en plads.
Booking Policy And Guarantee Terms
Thank you for booking the Atlantic Star with Club Canary. These terms keep things fair for the small crew, the other guests and you, so every trip runs smoothly.
Deposit og betaling
- Reserve your spot with a small deposit through Club Canary and pay the rest on the day, on board.
- The deposit secures your place but does not cover lost spots if you do not show up.
Afbestilling og omlægning
- Individuals and small groups (up to 4): free changes or cancellations up to 24 hours before the trip.
- Large groups (5 or more): please give 48 hours notice. Contact office@clubcanary.com.
Sen aflysning og udeblivelse
- Cancelling outside the free window but more than 6 hours before (24 hours for larger groups): 50% of the expected balance.
- No-shows: 100% of the remaining amount.
- Late arrivals (up to 15 minutes) with photographic proof at the meeting point: 65% of the balance, and we try to fit you on another boat or the next available trip.
Vejr- og søforhold
- If we must cancel for unsuitable conditions, you reschedule or get a full refund.
- If the Atlantic Star cannot sail and you cannot rebook, we try to arrange a spot on a similar boat where possible.
Whale Watching Guarantee Terms (Optional, 15€ Per Person)
- Covers whales and dolphins: you are guaranteed to see at least one of the two, not necessarily both. Most common are pilot whales. Mere om piloterhvaler.
- These are wild animals: a sighting, even a fin spotted within 30 meters, counts as a successful sighting.
- Early return due to severe seasickness on board: the 15€ fee is refunded, no further sighting compensation applies.
- Hvis ugunstigt vejr ændrer ruten eller afkorter turen, gælder garantien ikke. Løsninger drøftes med lederen.
- Garantien gælder for en standardrejse, ikke for ændringer forårsaget af sygdom, ulykker eller pludselige vejrskift.
- Chose the guarantee and saw no whales or dolphins? We refund the boat trip cost (the 15€ fee is your insurance cost and is not returned), based on the captain's confirmation and any photos from the trip.
Ansvar og opførsel
- Follow the crew's safety instructions at all times. The captain may adjust or end the trip for safety reasons.
- Please respect the animals, the boat and your fellow guests so everyone has a good day.
Hjælp
- E-mail info@clubcanary.com eller chatte på WhatsApp, hver dag fra 08:00 til 22:00.
We do not include these terms to be difficult. They simply keep things fair for the small crew, the other guests and you. Thank you for booking with Club Canary, we cannot wait to get you out on the water.
Spørgsmål eller en særlig anmodning? Chat med vores lokale team på WhatsApp. Vi svarer hurtigt.
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If seeing whales or dolphins is the main thing you care about, this is the boat we recommend first. It is small, calm and personal, ten guests instead of a hundred, and our optional money back guarantee, a Club Canary exclusive, means you are not gambling your holiday on it.
We will be straight with you: it is not a party boat, and the snorkel stop is just a nice swim, not a reef. But for relaxed, real, small group whale watching in Tenerife, nothing we offer beats it. With only 10 seats per departure it books up fast, so lock in your day early.
Small boat, resident whales, and a Club Canary guarantee nobody else offers. That is the smart way to whale watch.
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