Gran Canaria offers a wide range of boat trips, perfect for exploring the island’s stunning coastline and surrounding ocean. There are boat tours in Gran Canaria to suit all interests. One of the most popular options is dolphin and whale watching, typically done on catamarans or glass bottom boats, with experienced guides onboard. The other most popular boat trips are different types of Catamaran trips some with swim stops and water sports and other Catamarans that let you venture along Gran Canaria’s coastline while enjoying activities like snorkelling or paddleboarding.
For a more luxurious experience, you can hire a motor or sailing yacht or even a private catamaran for a more exclusive boat trip. If you’re seeking action or adventure, sea fishing trips offer the opportunity to catch local species, such as tuna or marlin.
Most boat trips depart from Puerto Rico which has two main ports, the larger is called Puerto Base and the smaller harbour marina, Puerto Escala. The other smaller ports where boat tours depart include Puerto de Mogán often referred to as the “Mini Venice” of Gran Canaria and Arguineguín, a small fishing town near Puerto Rico. Additionally there is Pasito Blanco, a private marina near Maspalomas, which offers smaller private boat trips.
Most boat trips departing from these ports offer return transfers from all major resorts in the south of Gran Canaria making them convenient for tourists. However the northern part of the island, including the capital Las Palmas primarily focuses on ferry services to other Canary Islands, cruise ships and cargo ships rather than shorter daytime boat trips.
Booking a boat trip in Gran Canaria gives you an excellent opportunity to experience the island’s breathtaking scenery, marine life with the option to do some adventurous water activities.
The majority of boat trips depart from Puerto Rico, which has two main ports, Puerto Base and Puerto Escala. Other ports include Puerto de Mogán, Arguineguín, and Pasito Blanco. All these ports are in the south of Gran Canaria, where most of the tourism is. Las Palmas doesn’t offer any day boat tours, but many people staying there book trips, hop on a local bus, and make their way to the south.
Most boat trips include return transfers from the main hotels in Bahia Feliz, San Agustín, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas, Meloneras, Arguineguín, Puerto Rico, Amadores, Tauro, Playa del Cura, Taurito, and Puerto de Mogán. Wherever you are staying in these areas, the pickup location should be no more than a 5-10 minute walk away.
Public boat trips on the 2 hour dolphin tour cost €38.00 per adult. A typical catamaran trip, lasting around 4 hours and including drinks and food, will cost between €50.00 and €75.00 per adult.
Private boat trips range from €110 for smaller self-drive boats to as much as €3,000 for larger crewed boats.
Dolphin and whale trips, catamaran trips, snorkeling trips, glass-bottom boat tours, sunset cruises, boat hire, yacht hire, sailing trips, and sea fishing are the main boat tours available on the island.
None of the boat trips offer pickups from the north of the island. However, many people book boat trips and catch the local bus or travel with their rental car. We send a confirmation with the location of the boat tour as soon as your booking is complete.
We recommend casual summer clothing and flat shoes. If your boat tour includes a swim stop, be sure to bring swimwear and a towel. Gran Canaria has a warm and mild climate year-round, but on rare occasions, you may need extra clothing.
Yes, all boat trips are family friendly unless otherwise stated.
Yes, some catamaran and party cruises have adult only days.
Most days of the year are dry, warm, and pleasant, but on rare occasions, there can be bad weather. Boat trips will still depart if it’s raining, but if sea conditions are unsafe, trips will be canceled and rescheduled if possible.
Most boat trips offer disabled access, but please contact us beforehand, as it may depend on individual circumstances.
Deposits are non-refundable unless the boat trip is canceled, in which case you will receive a full refund.
