Los Gigantes Whale Watching Charter by Sail Boat
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Los Gigantes Whale Watching Charter by Sail Boat
By Third Element Luxury Charters
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Ages 0-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: German, English, French, Spanish
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Written guide: German, English, French, Spanish
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- Complimentary drinks (cava, wine, beer and soft drinks)
- Freshly Cut Fruit
- Custom made sandwiches (vegetarian, vegan and gluten free option)
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
What's not included- Towels
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- Third Element Charters Whale Watching & Sailing Charters, Calle Poblado Marinero, s/n Pantalán 1 Atraque 156, 38683, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, SpainThe boat leaves on time and you have to be at the docking point 15 minutes before the departure. The link from Google Maps of our location in the port of Los Gigantes is added to the ticket. There is parking inside the port of Los Gigantes.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 70338P1- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Sailboat Bavaria Cruiser 45 feet 2012
- Comfortable sunbeds on the bow
- Our German Guide is not available on Sundays and Mondays
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 70338P1
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- Calle Poblado Marinero, s/n Pantalán 1 Atraque 156, 38683, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, SpainThe boat leaves on time and you have to be at the docking point 15 minutes before the departure. The link from Google Maps of our location in the port of Los Gigantes is added to the ticket. There is parking inside the port of Los Gigantes.
- 1Sailing around the amazing Cliffs of Los Gigantes in Tenerife
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- giniEngland0 contributionsHoliday HighlightWe have done boat trips in the area before and had the privilege of seeing the whales but his trip was on another level. A maximum of ten people on the boat and three crew. We were able to relax on the boat with a glass of cava. The crew are very knowledgeable and passionate about the ocean and the animals that live in it and are a wealth of information. We did get to see the wonderful whales again but also had a lovely relaxing informative trip it was definitely one of our holiday highlights. I also think for the price we paid it was excellent value.Written February 1, 2025
- 790briang0 contributionsGreat afternoon with the whalesWe had a great afternoon out with Jaime, Eileen and David. The boat was very comfortable and had plenty of room for everyone. On our trip we saw about three pods of Pilot whales with one or two of the whales coming right up to the boat and playing as we sailed along. Jaime, Eileen and David treat their visitors as guests and not just paying customers, we will be back to sail again next time we are in Tenerife.Written October 10, 2024
- C1174IAtimc0 contributionsOutstandingA fantastic experience, cree were outstanding and knowledgeable, very safe for all, would recommend this boat to anyone.Written June 8, 2024
- JaxAmerican0 contributionsLovely day tripWe had a lovely trip with Jaime and Eileen. We saw schools of pilot whales and spotted dolphins and had a swim before lunch. Masks and snorkels are available, plus they have a warm shower and you can go below to change. We're already booked to go again next week with our adult kids!Written February 1, 2024
- hoteljohn480 contributionsPure blissWe took this beautiful yacht from los gigantes to watch the pilot waves and we weren’t disappointed. They track them and know where they will be. It was an absolute pleasure to be on this yacht and would highly recommend anything me doing this. Snacks and drinks on board and even get a swim! 5 stars!Written October 12, 2023
- christQ9655BE0 contributionsPerfect afternoon sailing tripFantastic trip with Third Element from Los Gigantes Marina. Perfect weather Jaime and David were such great hosts with lots to show and tell about the sea life. Saw plenty of pilot whales and finished off with a swim under the cliffs, sandwich, beer and back to the marina. Thanks for a lovely tripWritten October 9, 2023
- joachimj8020 contributionsFantastic, highly recommended. Don’t miss this.This was the third time we have taken this trip, once as a shared charter and twice as a private charter. Whichever way you do this you won’t be disappointed. Fantastic service, friendly staff. They are full of knowledge and go out of their way to make the trip memorable. We’ve seen dolphins and whales as well as snorkling with fish and delicious food. Cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you, we will be back!Written May 11, 2023
- 287chfoerster0 contributionsWhale watching Tour (incl. Dolphins and Turtles)Thank you so much for this wonderful trip and experience we had today with you, Eileen and Jaime. My mother, my daughter and me were thrilled to see these wonderful animals and your enthusiasm about your Job. Hopefully we see each other again, it was really great.Written April 26, 2023
- nicolaiw_130 contributionsFantastic experience all around - just do itGot picked up from our hotel at the agreed time and after a short trip to the harbour - we were greated at the ship. After a short introduction we left the harbour and sailed towards some deeper water to look for whales. We were not too positive, because there were a lot of haze and waters were not calm. Long story short - we saw a bunch of pilot whales, dolphins and even a big turtle. The waters were too rough for swimming, but we had a great time without. Good sandwich and drinks. I would like to recommend it to everyone. One of the best thing was the small groups that they do. Much nicer than the ships/tours you see with 50 people and someone yelling information through a speaker. Keep up the good work!Written March 31, 2023
- Eledughy0 contributionsAmazing trip Experiencia preciosaWhat a wonderful day. Very professional crew and authentic sea lovers. I couldn't have ask you for more. Wild life it can't be guaranteed but you can increase a lot the chances of spotting beautiful marine life when you go with the right people. We spotted few dolphins just outside the marina and than we changed the "rumbo" to catch up with a very large group if pilot whales and dolphins and spend half an hour just enjoying their company. Such a beautiful sight..Plus Los Gigantes are really stunning Thanks a lot guys.. Alsi for sorting out my way back to the hotel. Definitely a must doWritten March 7, 2023
- Figureawayout0 contributionsGreatWe got to see sea turtels and dolphins, we had drinks and sandwiches. And we just enjoyed the sailboat and weather, we got a nice swim. The crew was lovely and had a lot of knowlegde and were really friendly. In total a perfect day for us.Written February 24, 2023
- Katharina S0 contributionsAbsolutly fantasticWe enjoyed the trip so much and recommend this amazing experience. The crew and their knowledge are fantastic. Thank you so much for being a part of you.Written December 24, 2022
- Avishay-830 contributionsAmazingThe best choice we've made! The most amazing people and we got to see whales!!! We highly recommend nWritten October 25, 2022
- roselynninteriors0 contributionsAmazing whale watching experience with pros!!Incredible adventure from start to finish. I had already emailed ahead to say it was our daughters bday and they honestly pulled out all the stops!! From picking us up at our hotel, asking what songs my daughter would like to hear on route to the port, cake, delicious food, swim by the bottom of stunning cliff and to top it off we saw pilot whales and a little baby!! These guys are excellent and would definitely recommend them to anyone.Written February 14, 2022
- CamyTaylor720 contributionsI can’t imagine visiting Tenerife and not going on a Third Element trip.What a team! Simply the best. Beautiful boat and an amazing crew. These people love what they do and are brilliant at it. If you want a relaxed yet highly informative day out with marine experts this is for you. And it just so happens they are lovely, personable people who know how to look after their clients. Don’t hesitate - this is an incredible experience, something that few places in the world can offer.Written January 17, 2022
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Julie T
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Mar 2024 • Friends
A splendid expedition in small groups. The crew was very professional, caring and incredibly knowledgeable about cetaceans. We recommend this excursion which allowed us to see the whales without rushing them and to enjoy the surroundings of Los Gigantes!

Written March 30, 2024
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Merci Juliette d'avoir partagé votre expérience. Nous sommes très heureux d'avoir pu montrer et partager avec vous notre passion pour les cétacés et vous souhaitons une merveilleuse année 2024 et peut-être à la prochaine fois. :)
Written May 23, 2024
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LauraW1961
Hoorn, The Netherlands4 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
This is the 2nd time we went on the Whale Watching Charter. When we decided to return to Los Gigantes this year, this was the first (and only) tour we booked. As before, David & Jaime were fabulous hosts. Their yacht is beautiful, they are exceptionally knowledgeable about the whales and simply nice people with whom to spend a morning or afternoon. We 100% recommend this tour. If (when) we come back to Tenerife next year we will absolutely go on this tour again.
Written September 18, 2024
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Thank you Laura for joining us again on board. We are so happy that we could make it a great day again and are looking forward to welcome you again on board if you are back here on the island. Take care until then :)
Written October 17, 2024
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DMichael279
Geldern78 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
We were warmly welcomed despite a slight delay due to traffic on the roads. The contact in advance was very good, easy to reach by phone and easy communication in English. Already at the parking lot in the port, David, one of the three Elements and brother of the captain, was waiting to guide us to the waiting boat. Perfect! Waiting on the boat were Eileen and Jaime the captain, whom we had always had on the phone before. Those are the three that make up Third Elements! Next to us was a Spanish family with 3 children on board. The boat is a 45 foot Bavaria, slightly older but in great shape and exceptionally well maintained and very clean. Plenty of space really comfortable. It started immediately and we had a great 3 hour trip ahead of us, unfortunately there was too little wind to sail. The steep coast is imposing. We were very lucky and were able to observe large and small pilot whales. Just great to watch these imposing animals in their natural environment. All very careful not to disturb the animals if possible. In any case, sustainability is implemented and lived on board in an exemplary manner. Eileen and Jaime also have a profound knowledge and a lot of experience. You like to listen and can learn a little by the way. There was of course also an opportunity to snorkel and swim, but this time we missed them. Eileen takes care of the physical well-being with really delicious cuts, which are accompanied by a good selection of drinks. No plastic!! Dinnerware and glasses. Super. Thanks for the successful and beautiful afternoon aboard the "Mugen". This is Japanese and stands for infinity and unlimited. Very suitable for such a beautiful boat and the three of Third Element Luxury Charters!
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Written June 28, 2024
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simon b
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We chose this trip as there were only small groups of 8 on board ( some of the other excursions seemed to have large numbers and people were packed in the boats). We booked online and were contacted straight away to say that we could be picked up from our hotel in playa de la arenas. On the day we were collected at 9.40 as agreed and taken to the boat. It is big enough for the 8 and you are able to sit up front or further back under cover. There were three crew on board and we set off very promptly. Shoes off to get on the boat. Within 10 minutes we saw our first dolphins. Three were at different points around the boat. We travelled a little further with no luck but then the boat was turned around and we saw pods of 6/7 around the boat. It was a beautiful sight. We spotted a turtle also - though only a fleeting glance. Sadly no whales this time. However the boat trip was excellent. David the captain spoke really great English and gave us massive amounts of information about the whales, dolphins, turtles and bird life as well as Tenerife in general. The others on the boat were German and Spanish so he was talking directly with us for a long time.
There was fruit available around 11am and drinks offered soft or alcoholic. After 2 hours of sailing we went across to a bay in front of the Los gigantes cliffs and were able to get in the sea and snorkel if we wanted or just sit and take in the scenery- no pressure either way. We then had a sandwich and a drink before heading back to the harbour. We took advantage of the lift back to the hotel. A great trip and although a little more expensive than some would throughly recommend this. Thank you to David and the team
There was fruit available around 11am and drinks offered soft or alcoholic. After 2 hours of sailing we went across to a bay in front of the Los gigantes cliffs and were able to get in the sea and snorkel if we wanted or just sit and take in the scenery- no pressure either way. We then had a sandwich and a drink before heading back to the harbour. We took advantage of the lift back to the hotel. A great trip and although a little more expensive than some would throughly recommend this. Thank you to David and the team
Written January 7, 2023
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Thanks a lot for the wonderful review, we are so glad that you enjoyed our trip. That's our life's work to offer a small group a really nice day at sea and try to find as much wild life as posible. We will have to raise the salary of the whales for next time.
Written January 26, 2023
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Manu
Rodgau, Germany7 contributions
The trip fully met our expectations. We saw a group of pilot whales and hundreds of different fish while snorkeling. The tour guide impressed us with her enormous knowledge of the animals. Because she speaks four languages, she was able to respond perfectly to the needs of each guest. We felt very comfortable. Thank you very much.

Written September 14, 2023
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Es ist so schoen zu hoeren, dass euch eure Tour mit uns gefallen hat und ihr eine Gruppe von Grindwalen gesehen habt. Wir freuen uns sehr ueber euer Feedback und, dass ihr uns auserwaehlt habt unter den vielen Unternehmen. Vielen lieben Dank und euch alles alles Gute fuer das Jahr 2024.
Written January 27, 2024
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Susa D
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Feb 2024 • Couples
The tour was simply amazing. The team was super friendly, the service excellent. The boat was really nice, everything was clean, perfectly organized. We felt totally at home - no mass processing, but very individual with a very nice small group. Everything was totally relaxed and somehow familiar.
I can really only recommend it. That's what vacation looks like. A great highlight on the last day of vacation - and we saw whales and dolphins too.
We'd love to come a second time :)
I can really only recommend it. That's what vacation looks like. A great highlight on the last day of vacation - and we saw whales and dolphins too.
We'd love to come a second time :)

Written February 29, 2024
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Danke ihr Lieben, es ist so schoen zu hoeren, dass ihr eure Zeit bei uns an Bord genossen habt und wir mit euch sogar die Wale und Delfine beobachten konnten. Wir wuerden uns freuen euch nochmal an Bord zu haben, bis dahin aber euch ein wunderschoenes gesundes 2024! :)
Written May 23, 2024
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fitmamaof7
Ogden, UT16 contributions
Had a delightful time on our whale watching tour! The captain and first mate were wonderful, educating us about whales and dolphins and serving us delicious sandwiches for lunch. We spotted many mother and baby pairs of both dolphins and pilot whales. It was so relaxing to be out on the sailboat. There were 9 of us on the boat. Highly recommend this tour!
Written March 20, 2023
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Karin W
Coleford, UK5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
We were a group of female friends from the UK and Germany, all in their 60s (more or less!)
The beautiful and well equipped boat was easy to find in the harbour of Los Gigantes. It was a very clean and well kept sailboat, which is run by a knowledgeable crew, Jamie and David.
We saw lots of pilot whales, mothers, with babies and a loggerhead turtle. We were served Cava, soft drinks and fresh fruit, and after our swim and snorkelling time, freshly made sandwiches. There was plenty of time for every part of the trip. We all enjoyed our experience very much, and would highly recommend it. I can’t wait to do this trip with my husband next year!
The beautiful and well equipped boat was easy to find in the harbour of Los Gigantes. It was a very clean and well kept sailboat, which is run by a knowledgeable crew, Jamie and David.
We saw lots of pilot whales, mothers, with babies and a loggerhead turtle. We were served Cava, soft drinks and fresh fruit, and after our swim and snorkelling time, freshly made sandwiches. There was plenty of time for every part of the trip. We all enjoyed our experience very much, and would highly recommend it. I can’t wait to do this trip with my husband next year!
Written October 16, 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time and sharing your experience and supporting us with this review. We are very happy to know that you ladies enjoyed your trip on board with us and we are looking forward to welcome you and your husband again on board.
Written January 27, 2024
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Graham E
Norwich169 contributions
From the minute we were picked up from our hotel to the time we were dropped back off, it was an amazing experience. Everyone was polite, chatty and nothing was too much trouble. The team were very knowledgable and gave great detail on the dolphins and whales we saw. The number of people per excursion is limited meaning there was lots of room on the boat. Snorkelling was excellent with a wide range of fish to see. Being a coeliac I was catered for just like everybody else with gluten free sandwiches. I must say it was a very enjoyable trip and one I will remember. Thank you to the team!
Written August 30, 2023
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Dear Graham, thank you so much for giving us the feedback about your experience with us. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your trip and we could make it a special one. We wish you all the best for the new year 2024 :)
Written January 27, 2024
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Gilles C
11 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Everything went as announced. We even had the chance to spot 5 different species and see a family of dolphins up close, it was a pretty incredible experience. The 2 captains are really super friendly, attentive to passengers and knowledgeable, they know their subject perfectly. A nice little extra: the sandwiches are indeed freshly prepared and very good!
Warning: you can be very sick (this was my case).
If we had to find a small negative point: the sails are hoisted but they are not the main means of propulsion; it remains a motor boat. Contrary to what the title ("Sail Boat") seems to indicate, you should not expect to sail on a sailboat.
Warning: you can be very sick (this was my case).
If we had to find a small negative point: the sails are hoisted but they are not the main means of propulsion; it remains a motor boat. Contrary to what the title ("Sail Boat") seems to indicate, you should not expect to sail on a sailboat.

Written May 1, 2024
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Cher Gilles, merci beaucoup d'avoir pris le temps de nous écrire votre avis. Nous sommes heureux d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié votre voyage à bord et sommes également désolés du mal de mer. Il est vrai que nous sommes allés en moteur pendant l'excursion, car s'il n'y avait pas assez de vent, nous ne pourrons pas naviguer et atteindre les baleines ou les dauphins. Si les conditions sont favorables nous essayons de naviguer. Merci pour votre réponse honnête, nous l'apprécions vraiment et peut-être que la prochaine fois nous pourrons également avoir un peu de vent pour naviguer. Meilleurs vœux pour cette année 2024.
Written May 23, 2024
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Hi, we would be travelling with a 3 month old baby. Do you have life vests for so small children?
Written October 20, 2023
LPeresm
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Cuánto dura la excursión? Y cuánto cuesta adultos y niños?
Written March 4, 2023
Dear Sir/Madam,
We can see you have one space for Thursday . Is it possible for you to let us know if you get a cancellation as we are a couple and would love to have a trip on your boat . Many thanks , Piers . 0044 7970 948134
Written April 25, 2022
Hi, I'm going to Tenerife this December... is it a good moment to do this trip??
Written October 20, 2020
Moe
Durham, Canada
HI, is this charter close to the Port where our cruise ship will be docked? How do we get from the ship's port to your charter?
Written August 18, 2019
The boat is at Los Gigantes. They can pick you up if you are nearby.
Written August 18, 2019
bonjour venez vous à l hôtel ona el marqués resort?merci
Written July 31, 2019
Sorry I can't answer this question, but if you contact charter direct they will let you know
Written July 6, 2019
Do you pick up from Playa La Arena?
Written March 3, 2019
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