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Kayak & Snorkel Tenerife, Quick Facts
Kayaking Tenerife, Kayak & Snorkel From Los Cristianos
Paddle out of Los Cristianos on a relaxed two hour kayak trip along the south coast, then stop for a 30 minute snorkel near Palm-Mar, one of the best spots on the island to see sea turtles. It is easy for beginners, works for families, couples and friend groups, and it is a real ocean trip: you are on the Atlantic, you will get wet, and the animals decide if they show up. Watch the short video to see how it goes.
Book with a small deposit and pay the rest on the day, with 15% off when you book online, plus group discounts. Fast confirmation and local support every day, 08:00 to 22:00. Club Canary is the booking agent, a licensed local dive and kayak school in Los Cristianos runs the trip. Rated 4.8/5 from 1,375+ verified reviews.
Adults 37€, children (6 to 11) 22,50€, with 15% off online and group discounts. Prefer your own group only? A private trip is from 300€. You book with a small deposit and pay the rest on the day.
The kayak is our turtle trip. Paddle to Palm-Mar, where they are seen most often.
🌊 It Is The Atlantic, Not A Heated Pool
Tenerife lets us kayak pretty much all year, and most days it is glorious. But this is open ocean, so conditions change with wind and swell, and in winter or on a windy day you can feel chilly, especially when you climb out after the snorkel. If you feel the cold easily, check the forecast before you book and pick a warmer day. We would rather tell you now than have you find out in January.
🏊 Please Read, Comfort In Open Water
Being able to swim and being relaxed in the sea are two different things. The snorkel stop is 30 minutes in open water with a life jacket and a guide close by. If you or your child get nervous in the ocean, this may not be the right trip, and that is fine. Not sure? Message us first and we help you pick.
Kayak Tour in Tenerife With Club Canary
If you searched for kayaking Tenerife, this is the trip most people mean. Head out across the clear water of the south coast on one of the island's most enjoyable water sports. You paddle along the rocky coastline from Los Cristianos towards Palm-Mar, with volcanic cliffs on one side and the open Atlantic on the other. No experience needed, the pace is easy, and a guide is with you the whole time.
Not Nonstop Paddling
About 1.5 hours of the trip is kayaking. The rest is the snorkel stop: the kayaks gather together in a calm spot, you slide into the water with your mask and fins, and the guide keeps an eye on everyone. Then you paddle back. Simple, social, and you will be wet and happy at the end.
Run By A Local Dive School
The trip is run by a licensed local dive and kayak school in Los Cristianos, so you are in safe, experienced hands. Life jackets in every size, a proper briefing on the beach before anyone touches the water, and guides who speak several languages. You book easily through Club Canary and pay the balance on the day.
Turtles, Dolphins And Fish, The Honest Odds
This is the reason to pick the kayak over a boat snorkel. We paddle toward Palm-Mar, one of the best places on the island to see sea turtles, and snorkel there for about 30 minutes. Turtles are seen on many trips, which is why we are happy to feature them here. Dolphins pass by regularly too, sometimes curious enough to come closer to the kayaks by themselves. Nobody paddles after them. You sit still, you watch, and they decide.
🐢 What To Expect
Keep your eyes open, but leave the checklist at home. Turtles are likely but never guaranteed, dolphins are a bonus, and what you will definitely see on the snorkel is Atlantic fish over volcanic rock. This is the ocean, not an aquarium, and the animals are not on the payroll. If you meet a turtle, keep a calm distance and never chase or touch it. Come for the paddle and the snorkel, and treat any turtle as the highlight.
Who This Trip Fits
Look at the photos above: kids, parents, couples, friend groups and a very happy older gentleman. This is not an athlete's trip. It is a human one, where people get wet, laugh, and are all out on the Atlantic together.
👪 Families
Ages 6 and up, and children under 10 share a kayak with an adult. Many families love it. Just be honest with yourself about whether your child is comfortable in the sea, and check the weather for the day.
💕 Couples
Who said kayaking could not be romantic? The snorkel stop doubles as a cheap and cheerful date. Not a luxury honeymoon cruise, but a memory you will talk about, and it costs less than dinner.
🎉 Friends And Groups
Two adults can share a kayak, group discounts kick in from five people, and a private trip means your crew only. Great for birthdays and stag or hen groups who want to actually do something.
💪 Fitness
Gentle exercise, not a workout. About 1.5 hours of easy paddling with breaks. If you can climb into a kayak and paddle at a relaxed pace, you are fine. Here are 8 health benefits of paddling if you need an excuse.
Kayak Trip Prices
Simple prices, no fake discounts. Booking online is 15% cheaper, and group discounts apply too. You reserve with a small deposit and pay the rest on the day.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | 37€ |
| Child (6 to 11) | 22,50€ |
| Private trip (your group only) | from 300€ |
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What's Included
- A guided kayak trip of about 2 hours from Los Cristianos.
- A 30 minute snorkel stop near Palm-Mar, the best area for turtles.
- All gear: kayak, paddle, wetsuit, life jacket, snorkel set and fins.
- A professional guide, multilingual, with a full safety briefing on the beach.
- Secure storage for your belongings while you are on the water.
- Insured through a licensed local dive and kayak school.
- 15% off online, plus group discounts.
Optional hotel pickup: in the south of Tenerife for 5€ per person, paid on the day. El Médano and the La Arena area are 15€ per car. You are collected 15 to 25 minutes before departure.
Photos: not included, but you can buy them from the kayak team on the day (about 15 to 20€). Your own phone or camera is welcome, at your own risk on the water.
Important Information
- The dive and kayak school in Los Cristianos, with the exact spot and pin on your e-ticket. Parking nearby is limited, so arrive on time and be ready to walk a short way to the launch point.
- Have your Club Canary ticket ready, on your phone or printed. Bring cash or a card for the balance before you start.
- This is the Atlantic Ocean. Conditions change with wind and swell, and the guide decides on the day if it is safe to go out.
- The trip runs all year. In winter or on windy days it can feel chilly after the snorkel. If you feel the cold easily, check the forecast and pick a warmer day or an earlier departure.
- You will get wet. Dress for it, and bring a dry layer for afterwards on cooler days.
- You should be comfortable in open water for the 30 minute snorkel. Being able to swim is not the same as being relaxed in the sea. If you would rather stay in the kayak during the stop, message us before booking and we check with the guide.
- Suitable for ages 6 to 65. Not suitable for children under 6. Children under 10 must share a kayak with an adult.
- Women up to 5 months pregnant can join. Not suitable later in pregnancy.
- Wear swimwear under your clothes, and bring a towel, sunscreen and a dry top for after. Shoes are stored safely at the base. A phone or camera is welcome, but at your own risk on the water.
- Two adults can share a kayak, and a third spot is only for a child. There are restrooms and changing rooms at the base. Smoking is not allowed during the activity.
- Pickup is only for guests staying in the south of Tenerife, at 5€ per person (El Médano and La Arena area 15€ per car), paid on the day. Wait outside your hotel, and the minibus driver checks your Club Canary ticket. Add your hotel name when booking.
Kayak Trip, Frequently Asked Questions
Everything people ask about the kayak and snorkel trip in Tenerife, from turtles and cold water to kids and pickup. Still unsure? Message our local team on WhatsApp, we help fast.
Is kayaking in Tenerife suitable for beginners?
Yes. No kayak experience is needed. The guide gives a safety briefing and the paddling basics on the beach before you go out, and the pace is relaxed. The one thing you do need is to feel comfortable in open water for the snorkel stop.
Where does the kayak trip start?
At the dive and kayak school in Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife. The exact meeting point and map pin are on your Club Canary ticket. Parking nearby is limited, so arrive on time and be ready for a short walk to the launch spot.
Do we kayak the whole time?
No. About 1.5 hours is paddling along the coast towards Palm-Mar. Then the kayaks gather in a calm spot for a 30 minute snorkel stop, and you paddle back. About 2 hours in total.
Will I definitely see dolphins or turtles?
No. These are wild animals in the open Atlantic and nobody can book them. Turtles are seen on many trips near Palm-Mar, which is why we snorkel there, and dolphins pass by regularly and sometimes come closer to the kayaks by themselves. Nobody chases them. You watch, and they decide. No refund is given for not seeing animals.
What can I see while snorkeling?
Atlantic fish over volcanic rock, in clear water, on nearly every trip. Sea turtles are a real possibility at Palm-Mar but never guaranteed. It is the ocean, not an aquarium, so keep your eyes open and leave the checklist at home.
Is this suitable if I am not a strong swimmer?
You need to be comfortable in open water. You wear a life jacket and a guide stays close, but the snorkel stop is 30 minutes in the sea, not a pool. Being able to swim and being relaxed in the ocean are two different things. If you or someone in your group gets nervous in open water, message Club Canary before booking and we help you decide.
Can I do the kayak tour with children?
Yes, from age 6. Children under 10 share a kayak with an adult, and many families do this trip together. Think honestly about whether your child is comfortable in the sea, and check the weather for your day. Under 6 is not possible.
Is kayaking in Tenerife cold in winter?
It can be. Tenerife lets us kayak all year, but this is the Atlantic Ocean. In winter or on windy, cloudy days you can feel chilly, especially when you get out of the water after the snorkel. A wetsuit is included. If you feel the cold easily, check the forecast and pick a warmer day.
Will I get wet?
Yes. It is kayaking plus snorkeling in the ocean, so plan on being wet from the first ten minutes. Wear swimwear under your clothes and bring a towel and a dry layer for afterwards.
What should I wear and bring?
Swimwear under light clothes, sunscreen, a towel and a dry top for after the trip. Wetsuit, life jacket, snorkel set and fins are provided. Shoes and belongings are stored safely at the base. A phone or camera is welcome, at your own risk on the water.
What happens if the weather or sea is bad?
Only the guide decides if it is safe to go out. If the trip is cancelled for weather or sea conditions, we tell you at least one hour before and you choose a full refund or a new date.
Is the kayak trip physically difficult?
No. It is gentle exercise at an easy pace with breaks, not a workout. If you can climb into a kayak and paddle steadily for a while, you are fine. A basic level of fitness is needed, and the trip suits ages 6 to 65.
Is this a good activity for couples?
Yes, and a cheap and cheerful one. You share a kayak, you snorkel side by side, and the stop near Palm-Mar has a way of turning into a little date. It is not a luxury cruise, but it is a memory you will talk about.
How do I book the Tenerife kayak and snorkel trip?
Choose your date and departure time on this page and pay a small deposit online. The rest is paid to the guide on the day, in cash or by card. Booking online with Club Canary is cheaper than booking at the desk, and group discounts apply automatically.
Is hotel pickup available?
Yes, for guests staying in the south of Tenerife, for a small fee per person paid on the day. You are collected 15 to 25 minutes before departure. Add your hotel name when you book. El Medano and the La Arena area have a per car rate.
Booking & Cancellation Policy
Deposit & Payment
- You book with a small deposit and pay the rest on the day. A private trip is paid in full in advance.
Cancellation, Individuals & Small Groups
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, for groups of 6 or fewer, by emailing office@clubcanary.com. Late cancellations or no-shows are not refunded.
Cancellation, Larger Groups
- Groups of 7 to 15 need 72 hours notice for a full refund.
- Groups of 16 or more need 5 days notice. Otherwise the deposit is lost, unless another arrangement is made.
Wildlife
- Turtles and dolphins are likely but never guaranteed, as this is wild nature. We do not refund for not seeing animals, but you may be offered another trip for free, at the guide's discretion.
Deposits, Late Arrivals & No-Shows
- Being late, not showing up, or cancelling within 24 hours means you lose your deposit. For cancellations within 3 hours of departure or no-shows, a 15€ per person fee applies on top, unless the guide offers a solution.
Weather & Fitness
- If the weather or sea is unsafe, we tell you at least 1 hour before, and you choose a full refund or a reschedule. Only the guide decides if it is safe to go out.
- A basic level of fitness is needed. If you cannot finish the trip and return early, no refund is given.
Questions or a group booking? Message 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 want a good chance of seeing turtles, this kayak trip is the one we would pick. You paddle toward Palm-Mar, where turtles show up most often, stop for a 30 minute snorkel, and the guides keep it safe and fun. It is calm, easy and social, and the photos above are exactly what it looks like: families, couples, friends, all out on the Atlantic together.
We keep it honest: it is the ocean, not a pool, so it can feel cold in winter and nothing with fins is guaranteed. You need to be comfortable in open water for the snorkel. If you read that and think, yes, sounds fun, then book online for 15% off. If the weather turns, we tell you an hour before so you can rebook or get a full refund.
Kayaking Tenerife the honest way: beginners, families and groups, a real bit of the ocean, and turtles the likely highlight.
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