Snorkeling with Turtles in Tenerife: 8 Trips Worth Booking

1.Kayak and Snorkel with Turtles, Wetsuits Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,215 reviews · from $35Our pick

Paddle from Los Cristianos with guides such as Carlos, Barbara, Gonza, David, and Daniel. Look for dolphins and turtles, then snorkel in a boat-only bay. The three-hour trip includes a short wetsuit, equipment, accident insurance, and photos. You must be 14 or older and able to swim.

“it was our first time kayaking , we loved it. Barbara, our instructor is very nice, a happy person 😊. when we back to tenerife we will definitely do the activity again, and maybe this time we will be lucky to see the animals 😀. thanks for your time with us Barbara. Peace ✌️ Ana and Luis from Portugal xxx”

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2.Tenerife Snorkeling boat trip in a Turtle Habitat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,547 reviews · 2h 30m · from $42

Join Travel Sub Dive Center for a 150-minute snorkeling trip from Puerto Colón. A small group of up to 10 rides by speedboat to Tenerife’s Turtle Area, where guides such as Andrea, Maxi, and Tobias help beginners explore for 50 minutes. Turtles are possible but not guaranteed, while fish, rays, dolphins, and whales may appear.

“It was great. The entire crew was very nice and our guide explained the activity very well. He also set expectations and safety precautions. Overall, I had fun. Didn't see any turtles, but I was able to still enjoy the experience by watching different fishes and other marine life in their habitat.”

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3.Turtle & Dolphin Kayak Tour with Snorkel & Wetsuit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,411 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Paddle from Los Cristianos along Tenerife’s west coast beneath the Guaza Mountains, with instruction, wetsuits, kayaks, snorkeling gear, photos, and videos included. Guides such as Jessica, Max, Bea, Coco, and Mario lead the roughly three-hour outing. You may see dolphins, turtles, rays, and fish, but wildlife sightings depend on sea and weather conditions.

“Had a great time with Luna and Nick, didn’t see dolphins but still was worth the trip. We loved getting out on the water”

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4.Tenerife Snorkeling Tour in turtle habitat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 168 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Set out from Costa Adeje in a small speedboat for about an hour of guided snorkeling near El Palm-mar, a known turtle habitat. Equipment, wetsuits, water, a boat monitor, and photos or video are included. You may also see dolphins, stingrays, and plenty of fish, but turtle sightings are never guaranteed.

“Great experience with the best crew David and Francesco. We loved swimming next to the turtles, and fish, this experience was completely new to us🥰❤️ Thank you for the care, orientation and Joy.”

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5.Los Cristianos: Kayak & Snorkel Tour with turtles and photos included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 108 reviews · from $31Best value

Paddle from Los Cristianos with guides José and Alejandro along the coast toward Guaza Cliff and the fish farms. Look for dolphins and turtles, snorkel in clear water near Palm Mar Cave, and enjoy fruit, water, and souvenir photos. The 2.5-hour outing suits confident swimmers with reasonable fitness.

“Very awesome! The sea was beautiful, a little tired but the instructor was professional and responsible and the snorkelling was fun! Thank you for giving us unforgettable memories on the beach! Next time we come to play we will ask you to take kayaking lessons again!”

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6.Snorkel with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 71 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Meet your Spanish or English-speaking instructor at Marina del Sur in Las Galletas. You’ll take a 25-minute speedboat ride through protected Malpais de Rasca, then spend about an hour snorkeling near turtles and other marine life. Small groups, equipment, insurance, and photos are included, but underwater video is not.

“increíble experiencia te sientes seguro en todo momento y disfrutamos mucho viendo diferentes animales marinos, aguas cristalinas y en calma, nuestro instructor muy simpático, equipos muy buenos, lo recomiendo a todo el mundo , repetimos sin lugar a dudas , una experiencia única y maravillosa”

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7.Snorkeling to look for Turtles and Rays

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · 2h 30m · from $53

You’ll meet the Aqua-Marina team, get a long wetsuit and snorkeling gear, then take a fast boat from Los Cristianos to the bay beside Palm Mar. Allow 150 minutes, including about 45 minutes in the water. Turtles, rays, dolphins, and fish may appear, but sightings are never guaranteed.

“Je krijgt alle materialen aangereikt. Inclusief wetsuit. Wat wel super fijn is, want de zee is best fris. Helaas hebben we geen dolfijnen of schildpadden gezien, maar wel een hele hoop vissen. Aardig personeel die veel kunnen vertellen over de onderwaterwereld.”

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8.Abades: Tenerife Turtles and Rays Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $65

Join marine biologist Paco for a 1.5-hour snorkel near Abades, Alcalá, or Las Galletas. You will practise basic snorkelling, explore Tenerife’s volcanic seabed, and look for green turtles and several kinds of rays. Sightings are never guaranteed, but the guide stays with you, explains the marine life, and may take photos and videos.

“Paco was great! Very helpful! Loved his pictures and videos.”

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