Category Coastal Boat Excursions

Gran Canaria · COASTAL BOAT EXCURSIONS

The 15 Best Boat Trips in Gran Canaria

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Most of the island’s best days happen just offshore. Here are the boat trips worth booking from Puerto Rico, Puerto de Mogán and Las Palmas: dolphin cruises, snorkel stops, sunset sails and glass-bottom runs, each with its price, its length, and how rough the water tends to get.

Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling

Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling - The catamaran setup: glass panels, deck views, and built-in comfort

Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise - Getting from your hotel to the harbor: pickup plus a long coach ride

2.Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,537 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41Best value

Cruise off Gran Canaria for dolphins and whales in about 2.5 hours. On-board bar, family-friendly, and a voucher if none spotted.

“We loved this excursion! We saw loads of dolphins 🐬. The guides were really friendly and the boat was comfortable. Would highly recommend”

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From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Cruise

From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Cruise - How the Pickup Works and What the Timing Feels Like

3.From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,520 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $47

Join a 2.5-hour dolphin watching cruise from Puerto Rico on Gran Canaria’s southwest coast, with glass-bottom viewing and a return voucher.

“We were picked up in a clean air conditioned bus and transported straight to the port. Once in the bud the guides we’re friendly and spoke it all various languages to ensure everyone was included. There were alot of people experiencing sea sickness but the crew were well prepared for this and frequently checked on people who were feeling unwell. We saw lots of dolphins and my 5 year old thoroughly enjoyed her experience too! The coach was there when we got off the boat too ready to collect us and kindly waited for my daughter to use the toilets near by. Great value for money and it being 2.5…”

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Gran Canaria: Fun Catamaran Cruise with Food and Drinks

Gran Canaria: Fun Catamaran Cruise with Food and Drinks - Getting picked up: many resort zones, but not every address qualifies

Puerto de Mogan: Boat and Snorkeling Trip

Puerto de Mogan: Boat and Snorkeling Trip - Cruising past Playa de Tasarte: the view stop that sets the tone

5.Puerto de Mogan: Boat and Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 855 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Family snorkeling from Puerto de Mogan on Yellow Boat Mogan: cliff views, 1.5 hr snorkel at El Perchel, veg-friendly lunch.

“2nd time for us. Ruben and Marta are the perfect hosts. really knowledgeable about the coastline and the fish that you can see snorkeling. Food amazing. Nothing is too much trouble for them, they really make the trip special. Cannot recommend enough.”

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Gran Canaria: Catamaran Day Trip with Food and Drinks

Gran Canaria: Catamaran Day Trip with Food and Drinks - Getting There Smoothly From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

3h Boat Trip + Snorkeling in Puerto de Mogan

3h Boat Trip + Snorkeling in Puerto de Mogan - Lunch + Unlimited Drinks: The Value Case for $71.35

7.3h Boat Trip + Snorkeling in Puerto de Mogan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 785 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71Top rated

3-hour boat trip from Puerto de Mogán with El Perchel snorkeling, included lunch and open bar, plus photos and drone (weather permitting).

“Marta and Ruben were very friendly, also very knowledgeable about the coastline everyone felt comfortable with the snorkeling and what types of fish they would see and no one was disappointed they also provided tapas food and free soft and alcohol drinks. They also had a drone taking pic to send to people to enjoy there day over and over again. I would highly recommend there trip for families and friends.”

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Gran Canaria: Shared yacht trip with drinks, lunch, and snorkeling

Gran Canaria: Shared yacht trip with drinks, lunch, and snorkeling - Leaving port with cava and comfy pacing (not a forced party)

8.Shared yacht trip with drinks, lunch, and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 630 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $85

Shared Gran Canaria yacht trip with cava, open bar, tapas snacks, snorkeling, and paddleboards near Mogán. Max 12, 3–4 hours.

“We had a fabulous Christmas Day on this trip — so relaxing from start to finish. We sat on comfy cushions with a glass of cava as we cruised along the coast, stopping to see the cliffs and a cave that becomes a waterfall when it rains (luckily not that day!). The tapas-style lunch was delicious and filling, and it was great fun chatting with the other guests. We stopped near Port of Morgan for paddle boarding — very choppy but hilarious watching my daughter wobble about! The hosts were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Plenty of room for all 12 of us. I’d definitely recommend this trip,…”

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Dolphin and Whales watching cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

Dolphin and Whales watching cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria - The glass-bottom deck: your best tool for real sightings

10.Dolphin and Whales watching cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 508 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

2.5-hour dolphin and whale watching cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria with a glass-bottom deck, pickup options, and a free return pass if needed.

“The sea was not calm, so spotting dolphins was unlikely, yet the boat still went out. The replacement "no sightings" trip only turns out to be valid for a month, which is not much use if you are at the end of your visit.”

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Afrikat Morning Cruise

Afrikat Morning Cruise - The coastline cruise: the part you’ll remember for its variety

11.Afrikat Morning Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 501 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

A 4.5-hour luxury catamaran cruise off Gran Canaria with swimming, snorkel time, lunch, and drinks included plus optional water-sport add-ons.

“Food average, sangria just like juice, but overall an enjoyable day. Saxophonist made it more enjoyable but only played for the last 20 minutes of the trip!”

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Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise - Getting from your hotel to the harbor: pickup plus a long coach ride

12.Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 498 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

See dolphins and possibly whales on a Gran Canaria catamaran cruise with a marine guide, included soft drinks, and hotel pickup from the south.

“It was very reasonably priced for the experience they offered. The boat was amazing clean, modern and the staff were so friendly. My and my son had an amazing time stunning views and precious memories. We will be back again soon. Best boat trip with kids 🙌😍”

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Dolphin and Whale Cruise in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria

Dolphin and Whale Cruise in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria - Meeting point and pickup: getting on the boat without stress

13.Dolphin and Whale Cruise in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 477 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Dolphin and whale cruise from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria: glass-bottom boat, free soft drinks, brief snorkel stop, and rebook if none.

“Fantastic boat trip from the greeting onto the boat to when we left the boat at the end of our trip , they made sure that everyone on the boat got a good chance to the dolphins from every part of the boat .”

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Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria: boat trip, drinks, food, paddle surfing, snorkeling

Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria: boat trip, drinks, food, paddle surfing, snorkeling - What You Should Bring (and What You Can Skip)

14.Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria: boat trip, drinks, food, paddle surfing, snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 310 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

A 4-hour sailing trip from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria with tapas, unlimited drinks, snorkel and paddleboarding plus optional jet skis.

“What a wonderful day! We had such a great time, relaxing out on the water with our guide and crew. They were so accommodating in so many ways. From serving drinks to providing a nice light fair and keeping the day calm and relax. They provide great snorkeling gear, paddle boards, and jet skis. The crew and the experience was top-notch. We will definitely be back and highly recommend. Five stars in so many ways.”

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From Puerto de Mogán: Sailboat Trip with Food and Drinks

From Puerto de Mogán: Sailboat Trip with Food and Drinks - A Sailboat Built for Real Sailing (Not a Party Catamaran)

15.From Puerto de Mogán: Sailboat Trip with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 293 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

4-hour sail from Puerto de Mogán on a small boat, with lunch, beer and wine, snorkel gear, and a real chance to sail.

“Wonderful trip, something different from mass tourist experience. The 49 feet sailboat is beautiful, well maintained, very clean, and equipped appropriately. There’s not many experiences like cruising under full sails. The crew, Dagmara and Marek, were great. Real experts with charming personalities, sharing lot of knowledge with us. We were sailing near southern part of the island, with some majestic views of rocky cliffs and hidden villages, and we snorkeled in a quiet bay on our way back. As a bonus, nice lunch was waiting for us on board. One person had just his birthday, so we sang him a song, like proper sailors :) Overall, beautiful experience. Thank you!”

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