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Freebird Catamaran, Quick Facts
Freebird Catamaran Tenerife, The Classic Everyone Knows
Freebird is one of the best-known catamarans in Tenerife, and Freebird catamaran sailing Tenerife has meant licensed whale and dolphin watching out of Puerto Colón for many years: reliable, spacious and professionally operated. Club Canary is an official Freebird partner, and a Freebird catamaran official partner booking changes nothing about the boat itself, we simply make booking it easier, faster and more flexible.
Below we are honest about how the boat feels in high season versus off season, and about the one thing this trip does not include. Scroll on, we hold nothing back.
Reserve your seats with a small deposit and pay the rest at the port on the day, by card or cash. Free cancellation up to 48 hours for individual bookings, extending to 4 days for groups of 7 and 7 days for groups of 20. Group discounts, and a real local team on WhatsApp every day from 08:00 to 22:00. Best Price Guarantee included. Rated 4.8/5 from 1,360+ verified reviews.
Two trips: the 3-hour whale watching or the 4.5-hour Los Gigantes cruise. A deposit reserves your seats.
⚠️ Local tip, sunbed edition. The Gold Zone front sunbeds are first come, first served on the boat and can never be reserved in advance. Using the transfer? Go straight to the boarding gate when you arrive. Coming yourself? Get to Puerto Colón before the bus does. Early boarding wins the beds.
Freebird Tenerife, Booked Through The Official Partner
Freebird Tenerife booking is one of the most common requests we get, because most people already know the boat: it is the big, comfortable catamaran that has been running licensed whale and dolphin trips from Puerto Colón for years. Watch the Freebird video and see the boat before you book, no sales pitch needed.
Honest Expectations
In high season the boat feels lively and busy. Some people love that atmosphere, others prefer smaller groups, and both are fair. Outside the summer months it is one of our favourite trips on the island: spacious, comfortable and genuinely relaxed.
Booking the Freebird catamaran with Club Canary changes nothing on board. What it changes is the booking: a deposit instead of full payment, better cancellation windows, group discounts, and someone local to call if your plans move. Staying in the north? You can also book the Freebird from Puerto de la Cruz.
Freebird Catamaran Day Trip Or Half Day Tour?
However you searched for it, a Freebird boat Tenerife trip, a Freebird boat trip Tenerife, a Freebird Tenerife boat trip, a Freebird catamaran tour Tenerife, a Freebird whale tour Tenerife or a Freebird catamaran excursion Tenerife, it comes down to these two departures.
Same boat, same licensed crew, two very different days. Pick your pace.
3-Hour Whale Watching
- The compact classic: sail the south coast and search the whale and dolphin grounds with a licensed crew.
- Light refreshments: a sandwich plus beer, soft drinks and water.
- Ideal for real whale watching without half your day at sea.
Gold sunbeds 15€ per bed on this trip.
4.5-Hour Los Gigantes Cruise
- The full cruise: extended whale and dolphin spotting, then along the Los Gigantes cliffs to Masca Bay.
- Lunch of Huertano rice, bread and Canarian banana, plus beer, soft drinks, water and sangria.
- Special menus for celiacs and vegans on request.
- Scenery, swimming time and a more relaxed pace.
The Freebird catamaran half day tour, and the better one if the time allows.
Freebird Catamaran Whale Watching, What You Actually See
Freebird whale watching Tenerife, also searched as Freebird Tenerife whale watching or simply a Freebird whale watching tour, works the same way on both departures. Both run licensed whale and dolphin observation, which in Tenerife means the boat carries the permit to approach the animals legally and at a respectful distance. The resident species in these waters are pilot whales, and dolphins turn up regularly too.
From the deck you usually see fins and backs breaking the surface, sometimes close to the boat, with the crew explaining what you are looking at in English and Spanish. Freebird dolphin watching Tenerife style is part of the same trip, and Freebird catamaran dolphins and whales sightings are common but never staged: these are wild animals in their own water, and that is the whole point.
Is There A Freebird Catamaran Whale Guarantee?
Straight answer: no. The Freebird is a licensed whale watching catamaran with strong sighting rates in some of the richest cetacean waters in Europe, but there is no money back guarantee attached to this trip and we are not going to imply otherwise.
⚠️ If a guarantee is what you actually want, we have exactly one boat that offers it: the súkromný charter Atlantic Star, where a money back sighting guarantee can be added at booking. It is a private charter for up to 10 guests rather than a shared catamaran, so it costs considerably more. But if the sighting is the entire point of your day, that is the honest recommendation.
For most people the Freebird is the sensible choice: far cheaper, a big comfortable boat, a licensed crew, and sightings on the large majority of trips. Just book it knowing exactly what it is.
Freebird Gold Zone, The Front Sunbeds
One of the biggest reasons people choose the Freebird: the sunbeds at the front of the boat. Here is exactly how they work, because it catches people out.
Never reservable in advance. Not through us, not through anyone. They are arranged directly on board.
First come, first served. Whoever boards early gets them.
Each bed fits 2 people.
15€ per bed on the 3-hour trip, 25€ per bed on the 4.5-hour cruise, paid on board.
How to actually get one. If you booked the transfer, walk straight to the boarding gate rather than waiting with the group. If you are driving yourself, aim to reach Puerto Colón before the transfer bus arrives.
Board early, claim your spot, and the front row of the Atlantic is yours for the trip.
Freebird Catamaran Tickets, Prices And Booking
Freebird catamaran booking through Club Canary works on a deposit, and Freebird catamaran prices for adults and children are live in the booking calendar on this page, which is deliberate: prices shift with the season, and a calendar stays current where a paragraph goes stale. What we can list here are the fixed add-ons.
Gold Zone sunbeds. 15€ per bed on the 3-hour trip, 25€ per bed on the 4.5-hour cruise. Each bed fits two.
Optional hotel transfer, 3-hour trip. 5€ per adult and 2.50€ per child.
Optional hotel transfer, 4.5-hour cruise. 7.50€ per adult and 3.50€ per child.
Harbour parking. Around 1.20€ per hour if you drive yourself.
How booking works. A small deposit reserves your seats and the balance is paid at the port on the day, by card or cash. That is the main practical advantage of booking Freebird tickets through us rather than prepaying in full elsewhere.
Skupinové zľavy apply and kick in quickly. Message us with your numbers.
✅ Club Canary Best Price Guarantee
Freebird Catamaran Puerto Colón, Costa Adeje And South Tenerife
Both trips leave from Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje, on the south coast of Tenerife. Your ticket shows whether you board at Gate 10 or Gate 15, and you should arrive at least 10 minutes before departure.
Staying in Costa Adeje? You are on the doorstep, so a Freebird catamaran Costa Adeje trip needs no transfer at all, and Freebird whale watching Costa Adeje is about as convenient as a boat trip gets.
Playa de las Américas, Los Cristianos and the rest of south Tenerife. The paid hotel transfer covers the area, or drive and park at the harbour. A Freebird boat Puerto Colón departure sits right in the middle of the resort strip, which is why Freebird catamaran south Tenerife searches all lead here, and why Freebird whale watching south Tenerife is the easiest version to organise.
Honest note on parking. There is no secret trick. Puerto Colón is busy, and paid harbour parking at around 1.20€ per hour is simply the most reliable option.
Freebird Puerto Colón is the southern departure. Staying in the north instead? The Freebird from Puerto de la Cruz saves you the drive across the island.
Freebird Catamaran With Pickup, Or Make Your Own Way?
There is a paid hotel transfer, and there is an honest case for skipping it.
Freebird Tenerife With Transfer
- 3-hour trip: 5€ adult, 2.50€ child.
- 4.5-hour cruise: 7.50€ adult, 3.50€ child.
- South Tenerife only, paid on arrival.
- The bus stops at multiple hotels, so it takes longer.
Right if you have no car and no wish to drive.
Self-Arrival
- Faster, cheaper, and you control the timing.
- Harbour parking around 1.20€ per hour.
- You beat the bus, so you get the Gold sunbeds.
Worth it for the front row alone.
Freebird Catamaran Family Trip Or Group Trip
The size of the boat is what makes it work for bigger parties. Room to spread out, seating in sun and shade, toilets and changing facilities, and a crew used to mixed groups.
Family trips. Babies under 4 travel free, just mention them in your order notes. On the transfer bus they sit on an adult's lap, and a separate seat costs a small extra fee. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Freebird catamaran group trips. Discounts kick in quickly, and the cancellation window extends: 4 days free for groups of 7 or more, 7 days for groups of 20 or more. Genuinely useful when you are coordinating other people.
Company outings and events. E-mail events@clubcanary.com and we will plan it with you.
Nie je bezbariérový. We would rather say so here than at the gate.
Your Freebird Day, Step By Step
From the harbour to the last stretch home.
The Freebird Trip, Step By Step
- 1Ako sa tam dostať
Transfer Or Self-Arrival
The paid transfer collects you from South Tenerife hotels, or you come yourself to Puerto Colón. Self-arrivers: beat the bus and you beat the queue.
- 2At The Gate
Board At Gate 10 Or 15
Your ticket shows the exact gate. Arrive at least 10 minutes early, board, and if you want a Gold sunbed, now is the moment to claim it.
- 3Na vode
The Whale And Dolphin Search
The licensed crew heads for the resident whale and dolphin grounds off the south coast, with explanations in English and Spanish.
- 4The Fork
Turn Home Or Push On
The 3-hour trip cruises back along the coast. The 4.5-hour trip continues past the Los Gigantes cliffs and on to Masca Bay.
- 5Refuel
Sandwich Or The Full Lunch
The 3-hour trip serves a sandwich with beer, soft drinks and water. The 4.5-hour cruise serves Huertano rice, bread and Canarian banana, with sangria joining the drinks list.
- 6Heading Home
Swim, Sun, Sail Back
The longer cruise adds swimming time in calm water before the easy ride back to Puerto Colón. Souvenir photos, ice creams and extra drinks are sold on board if you fancy them.
Freebird Catamaran Reviews, And What We Actually Think
The Freebird has been reviewed thousands of times across the platforms, and the pattern is consistent: a big, well-run boat with reliable sightings, plus the occasional comment about it being busy in peak months. That matches our own experience exactly, which is why we say it up front rather than burying it.
A Freebird catamaran Club Canary booking is the same trip with better terms. Club Canary itself is rated 4.8/5 from over 1,360 verified reviews, and we are an official Freebird partner, so if something goes wrong with your booking you have a local team to call rather than a form to fill in.
Where Is The Best Place To Book The Freebird Catamaran?
Book direct with Club Canary, the official Freebird partner in Costa Adeje: a deposit reserves your seats, the balance is paid at the port, and cancellation is free up to 48 hours for individual bookings. Planning several activities in Tenerife? Booking through one local team makes practical sense, and the group discounts help.
Staying up north? Book the Freebird from Puerto de la Cruz. Want a sighting guarantee? Only the private Atlantic Star offers one. Prefer a smaller boat? Compare all výlety za pozorovaním veľrýb na Tenerife, or ask us on WhatsApp.
Praktické veci, klepnutím na sekciu ju otvoríte
Čo Je V Cene?
- Licensed whale and dolphin observation: the real, regulated Tenerife experience.
- The boat: a large, stable Freebird catamaran with professional captain and crew.
- Multilingual explanations: English and Spanish on board.
- Pohodlie: seating areas in both sun and shade.
- Zariadenie: onboard toilets and changing facilities.
- 3-hodinová cesta: sandwich snack plus beer, soft drinks and water.
- 4.5-hour cruise: lunch of Huertano rice, bread and Canarian banana, plus beer, soft drinks, water and sangria.
- Special menus for celiacs and vegans, on request.
- Covered: passenger insurance and all local taxes.
- Gold Zone sunbeds: 15€ per bed on the 3-hour trip, 25€ on the 4.5-hour cruise. Each fits 2, first come on the day.
- Hotel transfer, 3-hour: 5€ adult, 2.50€ child.
- Hotel transfer, 4.5-hour: 7.50€ adult, 3.50€ child.
- Na palube: souvenir photos, ice creams and extra drinks.
- Skupinové zľavy for larger parties.
Transfers are South Tenerife only and the bus stops at multiple hotels, so self-arrival is faster and cheaper.
Trip prices are live in the booking calendar, which keeps them accurate through the seasons.
No sighting guarantee on this trip. Only the private Atlantic Star offers one.
Dobré vedieť, časy a miesto stretnutia
Everything you need for a smooth, stress-free Freebird day, booked easily through Club Canary.
Harmonogram: the 3-hour trip departs at 10:00 and the 4.5-hour cruise at 13:15, both from Puerto Colón.
Miesto stretnutia: Gate 10 or Gate 15, always shown on your ticket. Arrive at least 10 minutes before departure.
Doprava: choose the paid hotel transfer, South Tenerife only, or come yourself. Parking is available directly at the harbour for around 1.20€ per hour. Honest truth: there is no secret parking trick, Puerto Colón is busy and paid harbour parking is simply the most reliable choice.
The Atmosphere: a large, spacious boat built for comfort and stability. Expect a lively feel in high season and a much roomier, more relaxed one outside the summer months.
Gold Zone: front sunbeds are arranged on board only, first come first served, and cannot be reserved in advance.
Vstupenky: bring your Club Canary ticket, on your phone or printed.
Na palube toilets and changing facilities, and shoes stored safely during the trip.
Deti: must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Babies under 4 travel free, mentioned in the order notes.
Prístupnosť: the boat is not wheelchair accessible.
Platba: book with a deposit and pay the rest on the day at the port, by card or cash.
Jazyky: English and Spanish on board.
Freebird Catamaran, Frequently Asked Questions
The questions people ask us most about the Freebird catamaran. Still unsure? Chat with our local team on WhatsApp, pomáhame rýchlo.
Čo je Freebird Catamaran na Tenerife?
Freebird je jedným z najznámejších katamaránov na Tenerife a už mnoho rokov organizuje výlety na pozorovanie veľrýb a delfínov. Väčšina návštevníkov pozná túto loď už pred rezerváciou. Je obľúbená, pretože je spoľahlivá, priestranná, profesionálne vedená a obsluhuje ju skúsená miestna posádka.
Aký je rozdiel medzi 3-hodinovou a 4,5-hodinovou jazdou Freebird?
Trojhodinový výlet sa zameriava najmä na pozorovanie veľrýb a delfínov pozdĺž južného pobrežia Tenerife, pričom na palube je čas na oddych a zvyčajne aj krátka zastávka na kúpanie, ak to podmienky na mori dovolia. 4,5-hodinový výlet je dlhší a zahŕňa pozorovanie veľrýb a delfínov a plavbu smerom k útesom Los Gigantes a zastávku na kúpanie v zálive Masca, takže ide skôr o poldenný zážitok.
Aké jedlo a nápoje sú zahrnuté v cene Freebird Catamaran?
Počas 3-hodinového výletu je v cene zahrnuté občerstvenie v podobe sendviča, pivo, nealkoholické nápoje a voda. Počas 4,5-hodinového výletu je v cene zahrnutý obed, ktorý pozostáva z ryže Huertano, chleba a kanárskeho banánu spolu s pivom, nealkoholickými nápojmi, vodou a sangriou. Na požiadanie vopred sú k dispozícii špeciálne menu pre celiatikov a vegánov.
Je Na Katamaráne Freebird VIP Alebo Zóna S Lehátkami?
Áno, Freebird má VIP zónu na opaľovanie v prednej časti katamaránu. Ležadlá nie je možné rezervovať vopred a zabezpečujú sa len v deň plavby podľa poradia prihlásených. Cena je zvyčajne 15€ za ležadlo pri 3-hodinovej plavbe a 25€ za ležadlo pri 4,5-hodinovej plavbe. Každé ležadlo je vhodné pre dve osoby.
Ponúka Freebird Catamaran vyzdvihnutie z hotela?
Áno, vyzdvihnutie v hoteli je k dispozícii v hlavných turistických oblastiach južnej Tenerife, ale nie je zahrnuté v cene lístka. Po rezervácii vám poskytneme jasný prehľad o presnej sume, ktorú je potrebné zaplatiť pri príchode, ak si zvolíte službu vyzdvihnutia. Pri rezervácii jednoducho zadajte názov svojho hotela a podrobnosti o vyzdvihnutí sa zobrazia na vašom lístku Club Canary. Hostia, ktorí sa ubytujú na severe ostrova, by si mali namiesto toho rezervovať možnosť Freebird Puerto de la Cruz.
Je Katamarán Freebird Dostupný Z Puerto De La Cruz?
Áno, pre hostí ubytovaných v Puerto de la Cruz je k dispozícii špeciálna možnosť Freebird. Táto verzia zahŕňa dopravu zo severu Tenerife a môžete si ju rezervovať prostredníctvom stránky Freebird Puerto de la Cruz na Club Canary.
Odkiaľ Odchádza Katamarán Freebird?
Loď Freebird Catamaran odchádza z prístavu Puerto Colón v prístavisku Costa Adeje. V závislosti od dňa sa nastupuje zvyčajne pri bráne č. 10 alebo 15, ktoré sa nachádzajú v blízkosti čerpacej stanice na konci prístavu.
Ako skoro by som mal prísť, ak idem do prístavu sám?
Mali by ste prísť aspoň 10 minút pred odchodom. Ak chcete mať väčšiu šancu získať ležadlo, príďte skôr, pretože ležadlá sa prideľujú po nástupe na katamarán.
Čo si mám vziať so sebou na cestu Freebird Catamaran?
Stačí, ak si prinesiete lístok Club Canary, plavky, uterák a opaľovací krém. Všetko ostatné, vrátane jedla, nápojov a bezpečnostného vybavenia, je k dispozícii na palube.
Je model Freebird Catamaran vhodný, ak mám morskú chorobu?
Freebird je veľký a stabilný katamarán, ktorý znižuje pohyb v porovnaní s menšími loďami. Napriek tomu, ak ste citliví na morskú chorobu, odporúčame vám najesť sa pred nalodením a približne 30 minút pred odchodom si vziať tabletu proti morskej chorobe.
Je model Freebird Catamaran vhodný pre rodiny s deťmi?
Áno, Freebird je vhodný pre rodiny a deti sa pravidelne zúčastňujú týchto výletov. Deti musia byť v sprievode dospelej osoby a na katamaráne sú toalety, miesta na sedenie v tieni a dostatok priestoru na pohyb.
Je model Freebird Catamaran bezbariérový?
Model Freebird Catamaran nie je plne bezbariérový. Hostia s obmedzenou pohyblivosťou by mali pred rezerváciou kontaktovať Club Canary, aby sme mohli poradiť, či je výlet vhodný.
Kde Si Mám Rezervovať Katamarán Freebird Na Tenerife?
Model Freebird Catamaran si môžete rezervovať priamo u spoločnosti Club Canary, ktorá je oficiálnym partnerom modelu Freebird. Zážitok na lodi je úplne rovnaký, ale rezervácia cez Club Canary je zvyčajne rýchlejšia a flexibilnejšia ako rezervácia v hoteloch alebo v náhodných turistických kanceláriách.
Rezervujete na poslednú chvíľu alebo vyzerá dátum obsadený? Pred rezerváciou si u nás vždy najprv overte skutočnú dostupnosť, často vás ešte môžeme zaradiť.
Freebird Booking Policy
Booking the Freebird Catamaran Tenerife with Club Canary means clear rules and local support. These terms protect the operator, our guests and fair availability.
Deposit a platba
- You pay a small deposit to secure your seats, and the remaining balance is paid on the day directly at the port, by card or cash.
- The deposit confirms your reservation but does not cover late cancellations, no-shows or penalties charged by the operator.
Zrušenie
- Individual bookings: free cancellation or rescheduling up to 48 hours before departure.
- Between 24 and 48 hours before departure: loss of the paid deposit.
- Groups of 7 or more: free cancellation up to 4 days before departure.
- Groups of 20 or more: free cancellation up to 7 days before departure.
- V prípade zrušenia alebo neúčasti v ten istý deň sa náhrada neuplatňuje.
Late Cancellation And No-Show Fees
- Between 3 and 24 hours before departure: a 12.50€ fee per adult applies, besides losing the deposit. Children are charged 50%.
- No-shows, late arrivals or cancellations within 3 hours of departure: a 20€ fee per adult applies, besides losing the deposit. Children are charged 50%.
- These fees are imposed by the Freebird operator, and they are what allow Club Canary to keep offering deposit-based bookings at all.
Počasie a stav mora
- All trips depend on safe sea and weather conditions.
- If a trip is cancelled for weather or safety reasons, you are offered an alternative date or a full refund.
Responsibility And Complaints
- Freebird je licencovaný a skúsený prevádzkovateľ pozorovania veľrýb na Tenerife.
- Any issues, feedback or complaints must be raised directly with the Freebird crew on the day of the trip.
- Club Canary is not present on board and cannot authorise refunds for situations that were not reported during the excursion.
Pomoc
- For changes or questions, email office@clubcanary.com alebo chatovať na WhatsApp, každý deň od 08:00 do 22:00.
By booking the Freebird Catamaran Tenerife through Club Canary you confirm that you have read and accepted this policy. Late cancellations and no-shows result in costs charged to us by the boat, which is why these rules are applied consistently. Thank you for understanding.
Máte otázky alebo špeciálnu požiadavku? Porozprávajte sa s naším miestnym tímom na WhatsApp. Odpovedáme rýchlo.
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Skutočný rozhovor od vášho miestneho tímu z Kanárskych ostrovov
Freebird catamarans are handsome, trusted and run by one of the more experienced whale watching teams in Tenerife. In the off-season this is honestly one of our favourite trips: all that space, comfort and a relaxed feel with the whales doing their thing off the bow.
In high season the boats can feel busy. Some people love that atmosphere, others prefer smaller groups, and both are valid. We would rather tell you now than have you board expecting a quiet sail in August. If small and quiet is what you want, ask us and we will send the alternatives.
Two practical things. Take the 4.5-hour cruise if the day allows it, because the Los Gigantes cliffs and Masca Bay are the part people photograph, and the lunch is a proper meal rather than a sandwich. And get to the boat early for the Gold sunbeds, since they cannot be pre-booked and the front row genuinely makes the trip.
A Tenerife classic, done right, especially when you know exactly what to expect.
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