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Freebird Puerto de la Cruz, Quick Facts
Freebird Puerto de la Cruz, Whale Watching With Hotel Pickup
This is the classic Freebird catamaran whale watching trip, with hotel pickup from Puerto de la Cruz and the north of Tenerife. You are collected in the north, driven down to Puerto Colon, and join a proper 4.5-hour whale and dolphin watching trip that also cruises the coastline toward Los Gigantes and Masca. Freebird is one of the most well-known catamarans on the island, and this is the easy way to do it from the north without renting a car. Lunch and drinks are included, from 69€ per adult.
Straight talk below: the catamaran actually departs from Puerto Colon in the south, so your northern pickup can be up to 2 hours before departure to beat the traffic, and the coach is a comfortable shared one, not a private transfer. What you get is the real, well-run Freebird trip, sorted end to end, without needing a car.
You reserve with a small deposit and pay the rest on the day, with pickup, lunch, drinks and swimming time all included. You get a Best Price Guarantee, fast confirmation and real people on WhatsApp every day, 08:00 to 22:00, to help with pickup points and group bookings. Rated 4.8/5 from 1,360+ verified reviews.
From 69€ per adult and 34,50€ per child (ages 4 to 11), with under 4s free. Group discounts grow with your group, and a small deposit reserves your seats.
Freebird Whale Watching From Puerto de la Cruz, With Pickup
Looking for a boat trip from Puerto de la Cruz that works without planning a whole expedition? This is the classic Freebird catamaran experience with a pickup option from Puerto de la Cruz in North Tenerife, taking you down to Puerto Colon for a proper Tenerife whale watching trip. Freebird is one of the most well-known catamarans in Tenerife and has been running whale watching trips in Tenerife for many years. People book it because it is reliable, spacious, professionally run, and the route is a good one: whales and dolphins first, then the coastline toward Los Gigantes and Masca.
This is not a north-coast boat tour leaving from Puerto de la Cruz. It is the smart version: you get collected in the north, then join the real action in the south, so it is one of the easiest ways to go whale watching from Puerto de la Cruz with pickup included.
Your Day, North Pickup To Whales In The South
Your day starts with the Puerto de la Cruz pickup, which can be early (sometimes around 11:15) to avoid traffic, so you arrive relaxed in the south. Once you are in Puerto Colon, the Freebird departs from gate 10 or gate 15, both near the end of the harbour by the fuel station. The trip runs about 13:15 to 17:45. If you are early, that is no problem: grab a coffee, walk around the harbour, and be ready when the boat returns from its morning trip, so you can be among the first onboard and get first pick of the Freebird Gold sunbeds (they cannot be reserved in advance).
👋 What Your Freebird Day Looks Like
Stop 1, Pickup In Puerto de la Cruz
Hotel or nearby-stop pickup in North Tenerife, then a comfortable coach ride to Puerto Colon. Pickups can be early to avoid traffic.
Stop 2, Whale And Dolphin Watching
Depart from gate 10 or 15 in Puerto Colon and cruise offshore to spot whales and dolphins in their natural habitat, then on toward Los Gigantes and Masca.
Optional, Freebird Gold Sunbeds
VIP front sunbed zone, 25€ per bed (fits two), paid onboard, first come first served. If you want one, board early and go straight for it.
About 4.5 hours on the boat, plus transfers. The easy way to go whale watching from Puerto de la Cruz without renting a car.
Because this is the same Freebird route as the south trips, you get the same onboard service: lunch is included, with Huertano rice, bread and a Canarian banana, plus drinks like beer, soft drinks, water and sangria. Special meals for celiacs and vegans are possible on request when confirmed in advance.
Freebird Puerto de la Cruz Prices
You pay per person, and the pricing is simple. Here is how it works.
- Adults: from 69€ each.
- Children aged 4 to 11: 34,50€ each.
- Children under 4: free. Mention any baby in your order notes.
- Group discounts grow with your group: save 15€ from 4 adults, 30€ from 7, 45€ from 10, and up from there.
- Larger groups are welcome, contact us for a quote beyond 30 guests.
You reserve with a small deposit (around a third) and pay the rest on the day, before boarding. The booking calendar shows your exact total and deposit for your group.
🎟️ A Collectible Card With Your Booking
Every Club Canary booking over 50€ comes with a free collectible souvenir card from The Club Canary Collection, the first collectible card set of the Canary Islands. We print your physical card at our Costa Adeje office, so you collect it there in person, we do not post it. You also get a digital version by email.
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Included And Optional
- Freebird whale watching trip, whales and dolphins in their natural habitat.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Puerto de la Cruz and North Tenerife, or a nearby stop.
- 4.5-hour catamaran trip departing from Puerto Colon.
- Lunch included: Huertano rice, bread and a Canarian banana.
- Unlimited drinks: beer, soft drinks, water and sangria.
- Professional multilingual crew and an experienced captain.
- Large catamaran with seating and lounging areas in sun and shade.
- Swim stop in calm waters, sea conditions permitting.
- VIP sunbeds, the Freebird Gold zone, 25€ per bed (fits two), paid onboard.
- Souvenir photos taken onboard, around 10€.
- Ice creams and small extras sold during the trip, around 3€.
- Special meals for celiacs and vegans on request, confirmed in advance.
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Freebird Puerto de la Cruz Questions (FAQ)
The questions people ask most before booking. Still unsure? Message our local team on WhatsApp, open daily 08:00 to 22:00.
Where does the Freebird actually depart from?
The catamaran departs from Puerto Colon in the south of Tenerife, not from Puerto de la Cruz. That is why your northern pickup is included: you are collected in Puerto de la Cruz and North Tenerife and driven down to the boat. The pickup can be up to 2 hours before departure to avoid traffic.
What time is the pickup, and is it a private transfer?
Pickup is early, sometimes around 11:15, so you arrive relaxed in the south. It is a comfortable shared coach with several hotel stops across North Tenerife, not a private transfer. We confirm your exact pickup point and time after booking.
How long is the trip?
The boat trip is about 4.5 hours, usually from around 13:15 to 17:45, plus the transfers to and from the north. If you arrive early in Puerto Colon, you can grab a coffee and walk the harbour before boarding.
What will we see on the trip?
Whale and dolphin watching is the main mission, in the animals' natural habitat off the southwest coast. The route then cruises toward the cliffs of Los Gigantes and the Masca bay area. Wildlife is wild, so sightings can never be guaranteed.
What food and drinks are included?
Lunch is included: Huertano rice, bread and a Canarian banana. Drinks include beer, soft drinks, water and sangria. Special meals for celiacs and vegans are possible on request when confirmed in advance.
How much does it cost?
Adults are from 69€ each, children aged 4 to 11 are 34,50€ each, and children under 4 go free (mention any baby in your order notes). Group discounts grow with your group, from 15€ off at 4 adults upward. You book with a small deposit and pay the rest on the day.
What are the Freebird Gold sunbeds?
They are a VIP front sunbed zone on the catamaran, 25€ per bed (each fits two people), paid onboard. They are first come, first served and cannot be reserved in advance, so if you want one, board early and head straight for it.
Is there a swim stop, and is the boat comfortable?
Yes, there is a swim stop in calm waters when sea conditions allow. The catamaran is large and relaxed, with seating and lounging areas in both sun and shade, plus a toilet and a changing room onboard. It is not wheelchair accessible, but staff can assist with boarding.
Important Information
A real whale watching catamaran trip in Tenerife, starting from Puerto de la Cruz with comfortable transport to the south. It follows the same trusted Freebird program as the south Tenerife trips, just with an easy hotel pickup from the north.
Schedule And Meeting Point- 4.5-hour boat trip, about 13:15 to 17:45.
- Early hotel pickup in Puerto de la Cruz and North Tenerife, often late morning to avoid traffic.
- Departure from Puerto Colon, gate 10 or 15.
Free pickup and drop-off by comfortable coach is included. Pickups can be early, so arriving ahead of schedule helps keep the journey smooth. If you reach Puerto Colon early, you can walk around the harbour, grab a coffee, or be among the first onboard when the boat returns from its morning trip. There are several pickup points across North Tenerife, and we confirm your exact point and time after booking.
Group SizeThe Freebird is spacious and relaxed, with plenty of room to sit, move or lie down, so it is comfortable even for larger groups.
Club Canary regularly organises group bookings, company outings and private arrangements. For special requests, private transport or events, contact events@clubcanary.com.
The Freebird crew is multilingual. Tours are mainly in English, with other languages added naturally when needed.
Ticket And Accessibility- Bring your Club Canary ticket on your phone or printed.
- The catamaran has a toilet and a changing room onboard.
- Shoes are removed before boarding and safely stored.
- Not wheelchair accessible, but staff can assist with boarding.
Book with a small deposit and pay the rest on the day of the tour. Deposits do not cover last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
Policy
Pickup Timing (Puerto de la Cruz To Puerto Colon)
- This is a boat trip from Puerto de la Cruz with pickup, but the catamaran departs from Puerto Colon in the south.
- Because it is a long drive, the Puerto de la Cruz pickup can be up to 2 hours before departure to avoid traffic and make sure everyone arrives on time.
- The bus is a comfortable shared coach, not a private transfer, with multiple hotel stops in North Tenerife.
Weather And Safety
- The trip depends on safe sea and weather conditions.
- If the tour is cancelled due to weather or safety, you are offered an alternative date or a full refund.
Booking, Deposit And Payment
- You reserve with a small deposit, and the remaining balance is paid on the day of the trip.
- Your deposit secures your seats, but it does not cover late cancellations or no-shows.
Cancellation And Changes
- Cancel or reschedule for free up to 48 hours before departure, by email to office@clubcanary.com.
- Cancel less than 48 hours before departure, but more than 3 hours before: the booking is non-refundable.
- Cancel less than 3 hours before departure, or no-show: your deposit is lost and a 15€ per person fee applies (adults and children) to cover reserved seats.
- No refunds are provided for seasickness, as it is a common risk on any catamaran trip.
Whale And Dolphin Sightings
- Whale watching is the goal, but wildlife is wild, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
- No refunds are given if whales or dolphins are not spotted during the trip.
Feedback And Complaints
- Please speak with the Freebird staff during the trip if anything is not right.
- The Club Canary team is not on board, so we cannot judge on-the-spot situations or approve refunds without the operator's confirmation.
Questions about pickup points, times or a group booking? Chat with our local team on WhatsApp, open daily 08:00 to 22:00.
Club Canary's Honest Take
Real talk from your local team in the Canary Islands
If you are staying in Puerto de la Cruz and want a proper whale watching trip in Tenerife, this is the cleanest option. Freebird is one of the most trusted catamarans on the island, and the 4.5-hour route gives you whales, dolphins, Los Gigantes and Masca in one go.
Booking with Club Canary keeps it simple: a Best Price Guarantee, fast confirmation, and a local team that actually answers when you need help. You get the real Freebird experience, just without the hotel-desk drama. One honest note: the coach ride from the north is long, and the pickup is early, that is the trade for not needing a car.
North Tenerife pickup, a legendary catamaran, and whales in the wild. That is a good day.
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