Snorkeling in Tenerife… with a big chance of turtles
This boat snorkel trip is perfect for families, couples, and anyone who loves the ocean. We head to reefs where turtles often come to feed. Nature is nature, so sightings aren’t guaranteed, but there’s roughly a 50% chance, and even without turtles, the snorkel itself is fun.
✨ Nem Booking
Reserve with a small deposit, get fast confirmation, and pay the rest on the day with local support if you need it.
Tip: Skip the hotel desk stories, locals know where the turtles usually hang out.
👉 Want tips before you go? Watch our YouTube-video.
Tenerife Snorkeling Trip | Included & Optional
- Bådtur to the snorkeling area (approx. 20 minutes each way)
- Snorkeling time (around 50 minutes, sea conditions permitting)
- Snorkeludstyr: wetsuit, mask, snorkel, and fins
- Friendly multilingual guides (English, Spanish, Italian, and more)
- Wildlife encounters such as turtles and rays are possible, but never guaranteed
- Small chance to see dolphins during the boat ride (nature decides)
- Real ocean experience: this is the Atlantic Ocean, not the Red Sea. Some days are incredible, other days are calmer, especially in cooler months
- Sikker opbevaring: personal belongings can be left with reception in a separate room (avoid bringing valuables)
- Showers available after the trip when departing from Puerto Colón
- Garanti for bedste pris when booking with Club Canary
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off (South Tenerife): +4€ per person, paid on the day
- Pick-up note: Please provide your Hotellets navn. If staying in an Airbnb or private accommodation, enter the Nærmeste hotel instead (we don’t collect from private addresses)
- Trip photos: around 15€ per person, available after the trip
- Departure location note: In rare cases, the trip may depart from a different location if Puerto Colón is full. This will always be communicated to you in advance
- Shower note: Showers are guaranteed (if you want) when departing from Puerto Colón. If another location is used, shower facilities may not be available
Snorkeling Tour Tenerife Important Information
Enjoy a real Tenerife snorkeling by boat experience with small groups and a relaxed local vibe. This is a genuine ocean trip, not a theme park attraction. Below you’ll find everything you need to know to decide if this tour fits you.
Tidsplan og mødested:
• Departure around 13:30 (please arrive earlier as instructed).
• Main departure from Puerto Colón, Costa Adeje (meeting at the diving school).
- Vigtigste mødested: Open Puerto Colón meeting point in Google Maps.
• In busy periods, departure may be from Las Galletas (same organisation, different snorkel spot) and you’ll always be informed in advance.
• Alternative meeting point: Open Las Galletas meeting point in Google Maps.
Transport og muligheder:
You can come directly to the diving centre, or add hotel pick-up and drop-off from South Tenerife for an extra fee. If you stay in an Airbnb or private accommodation, please enter the nearest hotel name instead of a private address (we don’t collect from normal street addresses).
Gruppestørrelse:
This snorkeling tour is run in small groups so the crew can keep a good overview of everyone. If you need personal guidance or extra attention, a private snorkeling trip is a better choice.
About Swimming & Expectations:
This tour is best for guests who can swim confidently and have snorkeled before. Seeing turtles often requires some swimming and basic breath control to position yourself calmly underwater. Guides can give quick tips, but this is not a snorkeling lesson and not suitable if you need step-by-step instruction.
Wildlife Reality Check:
Turtles are wild animals. Sightings are common but never guaranteed. This is the Atlantic Ocean, not the Red Sea. Reefs here are natural and simple, not colourful coral gardens. In winter months, the water can feel colder and turtles may be less active. Please book with realistic expectations.
Practical Notes:
• You may walk barefoot for a short distance between the meeting point, diving centre, and boat
• Showers are available after the trip when departing from Puerto Colón (when departing from other locations, showers may not be available)
• Personal belongings can normally be left safely with reception in a separate room (still, avoid valuables)
Sprog:
Tours are usually guided in English and Spanish. Other languages may be available depending on the group.
Ticket & Booking:
• Please bring your Club Canary ticket (digital or printed)
• Minimum age: 8 years (under 16 with parental permission)
• Pregnant guests may join as spectators, but snorkeling is not advised
Deposit & Politik:
Book with a small deposit and pay the rest on the day.
Deposits do not cover late cancellations or no-shows. Please review the snorkeling tour policy before booking.
✅ Real ocean. Real wildlife. Honest expectations. That’s the Club Canary way.
Snorkeling with Turtles Tenerife Policy
Deposit & betaling
- You book your snorkeling with turtles in Tenerife with a small deposit through Club Canary.
- The remaining balance is paid on the day of the tour, usually directly to the diving school or guide.
- The deposit secures your spot but does ikke dække sene aflysninger eller udeblivelser.
Afbestillingsregler
- Standard bookings (1–3 people): gratis afbestilling op til 24 timer før afgang.
- Group bookings (4+ people): gratis afbestilling op til 24 timer før afgang.
- Private snorkeling trips: gratis afbestilling op til 72 timer før afgang.
- Sene aflysninger:12–24 hours (standard) or 12–48 hours (groups): 50% of the amount due on arrival. 12–72 hours (private): 50% of the amount due on arrival.
- No-shows or same-day cancellations: charged 100% of the amount due on arrival (private trips: 85%).
- If you fall ill last minute, contact us immediately. We always try to help, but refunds are not guaranteed.
Wildlife & Experience Disclaimer
- This is a real snorkeling trip by boat in Tenerife, not a controlled environment.
- Sea turtles are wild animals. Sightings are common but never guaranteed.
- No refunds are given if turtles or other marine life are not seen.
- This is the Atlantic Ocean, not the Red Sea. Expect natural reefs, not colorful coral gardens.
- In winter, the water can feel colder and turtles may be less active. Please book with realistic expectations.
Group Tours & Personal Ability
- This is a group snorkeling tour. The guide supervises the group but does not provide one-on-one instruction.
- You should be a confident swimmer and comfortable in open sea conditions.
- You may need to walk a short distance barefoot between the meeting point, diving centre, and boat.
- If you need extra attention, personal guidance, or feel unsure in the ocean, we recommend booking a private snorkel trip.
Responsibility & Health
- Always follow staff instructions and respect safety rules.
- If you have medical conditions, injuries, or your doctor would not recommend snorkeling, you should not participate.
- The operator and Club Canary are not responsible for issues caused by ignoring medical advice or safety guidance.
Departure Locations
- Most tours depart from Puerto Colón (Costa Adeje), where showers are usually available after the trip.
- In busy periods, especially summer or last-minute bookings, departure may switch to Las Galletas, but we will first ask if you agree with this.
- If Puerto Colón is full, you will be offered the choice to switch location or move to another day, subject to availability.
- Las Galletas departures may not offer shower facilities.
Feedback & Support
- If something feels off during the tour, speak directly with the snorkel staff on the day.
- For questions or changes, contact our local team via info@clubcanary.com.
By booking with Club Canary, you confirm that you’ve read and accepted this policy. This tour is offered because it has one of the highest chances for turtle sightings in Tenerife — but nature is never guaranteed. When someone cancels last minute or doesn’t show up, we’ve already reserved boats, staff, and time slots. Thanks for understanding and helping us keep the experience fair and smooth for everyone.
Tenerife Snorkelling With Turtles
Join Club Canary for a fun Tenerife snorkeling trip by boat where you may spot sea turtles in the wild. This is a small-group turtle safari (max 10 people), so it feels personal, calm, and respectful.
💬 Real talk: turtles are wild
We keep it honest: we cannot promise turtles 100%. Based on many trips, the chance is around 50%. You are snorkeling in the Atlantic Ocean, not the Red Sea. The goal here is turtles and ocean wildlife, not colorful coral gardens.
Svømning med skildpadder
Swimming with turtles Tenerife is amazing when done carefully. This trip is guided by a professional diving school, focused on seeing turtles without disturbing them. Turtles often return to the same feeding areas, and they come up to breathe every few minutes, so you can sometimes spot them from the surface too.
To enjoy this fully, you should be a reasonably confident swimmer. Having a little basic Fridykning ability helps, because getting a good view often means a short dive down and staying calm. The guide can give tips, but this is not a step-by-step snorkeling lesson and they cannot coach guests one by one.
Skildpaddeobservation på Tenerife
If you’re not great at diving, don’t worry. Turtles don’t stay very deep, and they usually surface regularly. Please never touch turtles. It can stress them and can harm them because of bacteria on our hands. For best practice, check this guide:
how to swim with turtles responsibly.
Lær Om Skildpadderne Du Ser På Tenerife
When you go snorkelling with turtles in Tenerife, you might see these strong sea animals up close. They have a hard shell on their back (carapace) and a lighter belly shell (plastron). Their big front flippers help them glide smoothly, and their beak helps them eat. Watching them move through the water is one of the best parts of a Tenerife turtle safari.

Boat Snorkel Tour – 45€
This is the most popular option: a simple and fun snorkeling tour Puerto Colón with everything included. You get around 50 minutes in the water and a short boat ride to the reef.
- All equipment included: snorkel set, fins, and wetsuit.
- Small group: max 10 guests for a calmer experience.
- Boat ride included: quick trip to the snorkel spot (and yes, sometimes dolphins show up).
- Lokal støtte: book with Club Canary and get help before and after the tour.
Private Snorkelling Trip by Boat
Want more space and more personal help? A Tenerife private snorkel trip is ideal for families, nervous swimmers, or anyone who wants a calmer pace. Great for better underwater photos too, because you’re not rushed by a group.
Hvor Vi Snorkler med Skildpadder på Tenerife
Most trips depart from Puerto Colón harbour in Costa Adeje. The reef is about a 20-minute boat ride away and is away from busy beaches. You may see turtles, rays, and different fish. Sightings are never guaranteed, but this area is one of the best places for turtle snorkeling in Tenerife South. Club Canary works with Ola Diving Center in Puerto Colón. Their team is experienced, safety-focused, and knows the local water well.
Optional: Snorkel trip from Las Galletas
The same owners also run Dykspot Tenerife in Las Galletas. If Puerto Colón is full (often with last-minute bookings), your tour may depart from Las Galletas instead. The trip style is the same and chances of seeing turtles are similar.
Skildpaddeobservation på Tenerife: Sjovt Hele Året
Many people ask: “Can you snorkel with turtles in Tenerife in winter?” Yes, you can. Tenerife is warm compared to most of Europe, but winter water can still feel cold and turtles can be less active. If you are sensitive to cold or want the easiest conditions, spring and summer usually feel better.
Even if turtles don’t appear, you still get a real ocean snorkel with a boat ride and sea life. Just keep expectations realistic: this is a natural Atlantic reef, not a luxury reef destination.
FAQ
What’s the best place to go snorkeling in Tenerife?
If you want relaxed snorkeling from the beach, places like Abades are calm and quiet, and you can snorkel there for free with your own gear. If your goal is snorkeling with turtles in Tenerife, the best places are offshore feeding areas that can only be reached by boat. That’s why dedicated boat snorkeling tours, like the one offered by Club Canary, give you a much better experience than snorkeling from busy beaches. Keep expectations realistic though, snorkeling in Tenerife is nice but not comparable to places like the Red Sea.
Can you snorkel with turtles in Tenerife?
Yes, snorkeling with turtles in Tenerife is possible, but only in specific offshore areas where turtles regularly feed. These spots are not close to the beach and are usually accessed by small, controlled snorkeling boats. Turtles are wild animals, so sightings are never guaranteed, and you need to be a confident swimmer to get close enough to see them properly. Touching turtles is not allowed, and basic swimming or light free-diving skills help a lot.
Is snorkeling during a normal Tenerife boat trip a good idea?
In most cases, no. Many regular boat trips and private yacht charters stop in open blue water where there are no reefs, few fish, and nothing special to see underwater. These boats are also not allowed to access protected snorkeling areas and usually don’t have instructors or safety supervision for snorkeling. Alcohol is often served on board, which makes snorkeling unsafe and not recommended. If snorkeling is your goal, it’s always better to book a dedicated snorkeling trip with proper locations, equipment, and supervision instead of trying to snorkel during a leisure boat trip.
What’s the best snorkeling tour in Tenerife if you want the best experience?
If budget allows and you want the best snorkeling experience in Tenerife, a private snorkeling trip is the top option. You get personal guidance, flexible pacing, and access to the best snorkeling areas. On private trips with Club Canary, it’s also possible to add divers if some people in your group want to try diving instead of snorkeling, as long as this is discussed in advance. This setup is ideal for families, mixed groups, or anyone who wants a calm, well-supervised experience with the highest chances of seeing turtles.
Snorkel-relaterede tips:
- Kayaking with turtles Tenerife.
- Prøv at dykke på Tenerife.
- Tenerife snorkeling spots.
- Snorkling på Fuerteventura.
- Snorkeling Gran Canaria.
Kort Sagt
If you want a Tenerife turtle safari that’s small-group, honest, and run by a real diving school, this is one of the best choices for snorkeling with turtles in Tenerife.
Booking with Club Canary means Garanti for bedste pris, fast confirmation, a simple booking process, and local support that actually helps when you have questions.
Don’t chase the “perfect reef” dream. Book the real Tenerife turtle trip and enjoy the ocean the right way.





