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Gran Canaria Boat Trips: The 15 Best Days at Sea

43 tours  ·  from $39 a head

Most boats leave from Puerto Rico or Puerto de Mogán and work the sheltered south coast. The 15 below run from a two-hour dolphin search to a full day under sail with lunch, each priced and clear about the swimming time.

From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Cruise - Aboard Spirit of the Sea
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From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Cruise

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

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

Cruise from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast aboard Spirit of the Sea, a catamaran with room for up to 97 people and a large glass-bottom viewing area. The multilingual crew helps you identify dolphins and other cetaceans. Sightings are not certain, but if none appear, you can return on another trip for free.

“The guide was amazing, very kind and funny, he speaks 4 languages fluently, big plus to the whole experience. We saw dolphins and 2 turtles. Also a big plus, that the team collects garbage from the ocean during the trip. Loved it!”

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Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise - A two-deck catamaran with room to look around
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Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

2.Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,855 reviews · from $40Best value

Join Líneas Salmón for a 2.5-hour cruise from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, in search of dolphins and whales. Guides speak Spanish, English, and German; Mario is a familiar face on board. Bring a camera, expect open-sea conditions, and remember that sightings are never certain.

“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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Gran Canaria: Fun Catamaran Cruise with Food and Drinks - The Mogán stop is the heart of the trip
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Gran Canaria: Fun Catamaran Cruise with Food and Drinks

3.Fun Catamaran Cruise with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,019 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $88

Spend about 4.5 hours aboard Afrikat’s catamaran, cruising Gran Canaria’s southwest coast and stopping near Mogán to swim or snorkel. The crew serves lunch and unlimited beer, sangria, soft drinks, juice, coffee and water. You can add paid activities such as jet skiing or parasailing. Potter, the boat’s owner, is among the crew members named by passengers, but the team may vary.

“Really good, staff were such a laugh and made the cruise so worth while. I would certainly recommend doing this.”

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Puerto de Mogan: Boat and Snorkeling Trip - A simple Spanish lunch, served on board
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Puerto de Mogan: Boat and Snorkeling Trip

4.Puerto de Mogan: Boat and Snorkeling Trip

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

From Puerto de Mogan, Marta and Ruben take you along Gran Canaria’s cliffs toward Tasarte, then anchor at El Perchel for about 90 minutes of snorkeling. Expect fish-spotting tips, gear, drinks, photos, and a simple Spanish lunch of potatoes with mojo, omelette, bread, and fruit. It suits families with confident swimmers.

“lovely trip out. Host are incredibly welcoming and informative. Free added extras which is so unusual, photos taken, drone footage, paddle board available all in the original purchase. No extra charge. A really refreshing change.”

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Gran Canaria: Catamaran Day Trip with Food and Drinks - Lunch on the water, with a local flavor
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Gran Canaria: Catamaran Day Trip with Food and Drinks

5.Catamaran Day Trip with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 845 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $97

From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria, spend 4.5 hours sailing the southwest coast, with stops to swim, snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard. The morning trip includes a freshly prepared lunch; the afternoon serves tapas-style snacks. Beer, sangria, soft drinks, and water are included, and pickup is available in the south of the island.

“Amazing. It was just what we were looking for. A small group on the boat —mix of young and old. It was relaxing and there were two stops to swim and kayak and such. Food was great so were the included drinks.”

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3h Boat Trip + Snorkeling in Puerto de Mogan - Ruben and Marta make the trip feel personal
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3h Boat Trip + Snorkeling in Puerto de Mogan

6.3h Boat Trip + Snorkeling in Puerto de Mogan

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

Join Ruben and Marta for a three-hour boat trip from Puerto de Mogán along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast. You’ll pass rugged cliffs, swim and snorkel at the protected cove of El Perchel, and have Canarian tapas and unlimited drinks onboard. Snorkel gear and a paddleboard are included; photos and drone footage are provided when weather permits.

“Amazing food that our hosts continued to replenish untill we were full, great snorkelling with Ruben able to tell us lots of information about the fish we would see. Highly recommend and great value for price, we went as a couple but seen many young families having a good time”

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Morning cruise - First stop: swim, snorkel or stay aboard
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Morning cruise

7.Morning cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 509 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Set out from Puerto Rico on a catamaran capped at 18 passengers. The roughly four-and-a-half-hour morning cruise follows Gran Canaria’s southwest coast, with two stops for swimming and water activities. Snorkel gear, a kayak, paddleboards, lunch and unlimited drinks are included. Hotel pickup is offered in selected southern resorts; jet skis and parasailing cost extra.

“Beautiful boat, lots of space. Great food, even better company. Easy access in and out of the water to swim. Lovely way to spend the day. So good I booked to go out again tomorrow.”

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Dolphin and Whales watching cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria - The crew and the wildlife
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Dolphin and Whales watching cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

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

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

Sail from Puerto Rico aboard Spirit of the Sea for a 2.5-hour search for dolphins and whales. Look through the boat’s glass panels or watch from deck as the multilingual crew shares information about marine life. Hotel pickup is available in selected resorts, sodas are included, and a free return cruise is offered if no marine mammals appear.

“Beautiful boat trip out into the bay even if you don't see any sea animals. I'm a birder, so I was happy to see Cory's Shearwaters and other birds.”

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Afrikat Morning Cruise - Friendly crew, music, and a social feel
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Afrikat Morning Cruise

9.Afrikat Morning Cruise

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

Cruise Gran Canaria’s south coast for about four and a half hours aboard the Afrikat catamaran, departing from Puerto Base in Puerto Rico. Expect coastal views, an anchored swim stop, lunch, and included drinks. Jet skis, parasailing, donut rides, and a short speedboat trip cost extra. Crew members mentioned by name include Potter, Monica, and José.

“Beautiful Excellent I loved it Great experience I would do it all over again I love sailing Great people”

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Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise - A two-deck catamaran with room to look around
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Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

10.Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

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

From Puerto Rico, a 52-foot, two-deck catamaran heads offshore along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast to look for dolphins, whales and other marine life. An English- and Spanish-speaking guide shares information about what you may see. Soft drinks and water are included, and pickup is available from many locations in the south.

“After a great three hour trip but no sightings, which we understand is quite rare, we were given an option for a free trip two days later. We were in luck second time round!! A pod of beautiful bottlenose dolphins 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻. Really recommend this trip - great crew, and great boat trip - well worth it”

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Dolphin and Whale Cruise in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria - The wildlife search takes the time it takes
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Dolphin and Whale Cruise in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria

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

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

From Puerto Rico, sail the southwest coast aboard Spirit of the Sea for about two and a half hours. A multilingual crew helps identify cetaceans, and the boat’s glass bottom offers views below the surface. Dolphins are often seen, but wildlife is not guaranteed. Free soft drinks are included, and a return pass may be offered if no dolphins or whales appear.

“We had a lovely time- we enjoyed seeing the dolphins, especially in their own habitat. The crew were helpful, friendly and approachable. All in all a very lovely trip.”

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Gran Canaria: Shared yacht excursion with beverages, lunch and snorkeling - A long pause for swimming, snorkeling and lunch
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Gran Canaria: Shared yacht excursion with beverages, lunch and snorkeling

12.Shared yacht excursion with beverages, lunch and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 339 reviews · from $78

Set sail from Puerto Rico with a group of up to 12, a welcome glass of cava and an open bar of beer, sangria, soft drinks and juice. Head toward Mogán’s sea-access-only Perchel cove for swimming, snorkeling and paddleboarding, with a tapas-style spread on board. South-coast hotel pickup is available when arranged in advance.

“Everything was spot on couldn’t of asked for a better trip”

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From Puerto Rico: Boat trip along the coast w/ Food & Drinks - Beaches, cliffs and the chance of dolphins
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From Puerto Rico: Boat trip along the coast w/ Food & Drinks

13.From Puerto Rico: Boat trip along the coast w/ Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 283 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Sail from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria along the island’s south coast, passing beaches and cliffs before anchoring for lunch, swimming and water activities. Depending on the package, food and drinks are included, along with a banana boat ride. You may spot dolphins, turtles or flying fish, but sightings are not guaranteed. Crew members named on past trips include Sergio, Abdera and Yeray.

“Good atmosphere, professional team, ocean and dolphins. What more could you want? 😎🤗🩵”

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Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria: Boat Tour with Tapas and Drinks - Hotel pickup keeps the start simple
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Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria: Boat Tour with Tapas and Drinks

14.Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria: Boat Tour with Tapas and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 275 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Cruise Gran Canaria’s southwest coast on a four-hour yacht trip from the south coast, with hotel pickup, tapas, beer, sangria, snorkeling gear and paddleboards included. Crew members have included Matt, Mohammed, Pepe, Ronnie and Suso, though your crew may differ. Paid options include parasailing, e-surfing and jet skiing.

“Honestly this trip was amazing, my only downfall was the pick up. I had to ring and find out a time, due to my hotel not being on the pick up destinations. And the pick was 20 mins late, we literally was going to give up. However when we got the yacht is was truly stunning and I love that there was only ten passengers. So a small group, the sailor was so friendly and helpful constantly asking if we need any more drinks and generally checking on the group. It didn’t go unnoticed, we could not off asked for a better sailor. I read the reports before, snarking and…”

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4 Hour Boat Tour with Snorkeling from Puerto Rico and Mogan - Puerto de Mogán: admire it from the boat
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4 Hour Boat Tour with Snorkeling from Puerto Rico and Mogan

15.4 Hour Boat Tour with Snorkeling from Puerto Rico and Mogan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $90

From Puerto Rico, Panda Boats runs a four-to-five-hour coastal outing for up to 12 people, with snorkeling gear, floating platforms, lunch and drinks included. Expect a relaxed boat ride and time at an anchorage near Playa de Veneguera. Hotel pickup is offered, but jet skis are not included in the price.

“De boottocht was fantastisch, zeker een aanrader. Prima mensen, genoeg drinken en heerlijk eten. Al hadden we geboekt voor de ochtend, kregen we de avond van te voren door dat t de middag zou worden. Dit was nu geen probleem, maar wel slordig. Dit had met rechtstreeks boeken wellicht niet gebeurd. Overal op t eiland bieden ze dit aan.”

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