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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Gran Canaria

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Half of this island only makes sense from the water. The 15 below run from a two-hour harbour hop to a full day under sail with lunch on board, each priced and clear about how much swimming time you really get.

From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Cruise - Getting to Puerto Rico and Puerto Base
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From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Cruise

1.Dolphin Watching Cruise

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

Join Spirit of the Sea from Puerto Rico for a 2.5-hour cetacean cruise along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast. A multilingual crew helps you identify dolphins, whales, turtles, and other marine life. The boat has a glass-bottom viewing area, bar, toilets, and an optional return ticket if no cetaceans appear.

“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: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise - The 52-foot Multiacuatic catamaran
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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

Set out from Puerto Rico at 10:15 with Líneas Salmón for a 2.5-hour dolphin and whale-watching cruise. Guides speak English, Spanish, and German. Mario is often on board, and the crew may offer a return trip if wildlife does not appear. Drinks are sold at the cash bar.

“We had a great trip and the crew worked had to find Dolphins for us. We saw a big pod of Bottle nosed dolphins and a small pod of Risso's. Very enjoyable boat trip.”

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Gran Canaria: Fun Catamaran Cruise with Food and Drinks - A clear bay near Mogán
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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 4.5 hours aboard Afrikat from Puerto Rico, cruising Gran Canaria’s southwest coast, swimming in a clear bay, snorkeling, and enjoying lunch with unlimited beer, sangria, soft drinks, and coffee. Crew members including Potter, Matt, and Nikita are known for keeping the mood lively. Optional jet skis, parasailing, donut rides, and speedboat trips cost extra.

“amazing they make good food the vibes were on top!! and not to mention my friend who is scared of boats and activities was made so comfortable to the point she’d love to go again!”

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Puerto de Mogan: Boat and Snorkeling Trip - The cruise toward Playa de Tasarte
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Puerto de Mogan: Boat and Snorkeling Trip

4.Boat and Snorkeling Trip

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

Join Marta and Ruben aboard the Yellow Boat Mogan for a relaxed 3-hour cruise from Puerto de Mogan to Tasarte and El Perchel. You’ll see Gran Canaria’s cliffs, snorkel for about 1.5 hours with supplied gear, enjoy vegetarian tapas and drinks, and receive trip photos.

“Fantastic trip. We were made to feel very welcome by our hosts, it felt like we were on a trip with friends. A relaxing atmosphere along the coast and then snorkelling stop for over an hour. We were then served vegetarian Spanish tapas which were great plus drinks were included. Well worth it, 100% recommend. Thank you so much for a great day.”

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3h Boat Trip + Snorkeling in Puerto de Mogan - El Perchel requires a swim
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3h Boat Trip + Snorkeling in Puerto de Mogan

5.3h Boat Trip + Snorkeling in Puerto de Mogan

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

Join Marta and Ruben for a three-hour coastal cruise from Puerto de Mogán to Tasarte. You’ll see rugged cliffs, swim to El Perchel for snorkeling, use the paddle board, and enjoy Canarian food with an open bar. Photos are included, with drone footage when weather permits.

“We got the bus round from Maspalomas which was very straight forward. Walked to the jetty, hosts were very welcoming and it was perfectly organised. A lovely ride out along the coast, lots of photo opps (the hosts happily take as many pictures as you want and then email them to you after) and a good amount of time snorkelling with all the kit provided. A lovely little bay with not many people around. Saw loads of fish and even an Octopus which was rare and a real treat! The lunch and Sangria was delicious. It was a small number of people on the boat and thost hosts speak several…”

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Morning cruise - The first stop is for swimming and water sports
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Morning cruise

6.Morning cruise

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

Sail west from Puerto Rico on a spacious boat limited to 18 people. Crew members Callum and Raoul may be among those looking after you as you swim, snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, fish, and enjoy lunch with unlimited water, soft drinks, beer, and sangria.

“Outstanding experience in the Catamaran!! Just the right amount of people for a large catamaran. Drinks included all the time, super profesional people and the lunch they served us was outstanding!! Highly recommended!!”

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Dolphin and Whales watching cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria - What happens aboard Spirit of the Sea
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Dolphin and Whales watching cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

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

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

Set out from Puerto Rico aboard Spirit of the Sea for a 2.5-hour search for dolphins, whales, turtles, and seabirds. Watch from the open deck or glass-bottom viewing area, hear commentary from the multilingual crew, and consider the swim-stop and resort-transfer upgrade. Captain Lorenzo is often at the helm.

“It was a horrible experience. You feel sick the whole time (and I usually don’t get seasick), and so did the other passengers. For children, it’s a shocking experience. They should mention that instead of showing only the romantic side of the trip. You feel so sick that you can’t even see dolphins.”

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Afrikat Morning Cruise - Swimming and snorkeling in the sheltered bay
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Afrikat Morning Cruise

8.Afrikat Morning Cruise

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

Sail Gran Canaria’s southwest coast aboard the 66-seat Afrikat catamaran from Puerto Rico. You get a bay swim, optional snorkeling, lunch, beer, Sangria, and soft drinks, with discounted jet skis, parasailing, a donut ride, or a Captain-led speedboat trip. Pickup is available from selected southern resorts.

“El personal de 10,las instalaciones estupendas,limpias y cuidadas y el trato mejor imposible.Y los chicos q nos llevaron a hacer parascending fueron geniales😍. Gracias por esta experiencia ❤️”

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Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise - The 52-foot Multiacuatic catamaran
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Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

9.Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

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

Join a two-hour catamaran cruise from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast. An English- and Spanish-speaking marine guide helps you look for dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish. Water and soft drinks are included, with hotel-area pickup available from southern resorts.

“Amazing, great boat, lovely staff. We did 2 trips on separate days, both trips we got to see different sea animals!”

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Dolphin and Whale Cruise in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria - Why Gran Canaria is a good place to look for cetaceans
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Dolphin and Whale Cruise in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria

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

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

Cruise from Puerto Rico aboard Spirit of the Sea for 2.5 hours along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast. Look for dolphins, whales, turtles, flying fish, and other marine life, then use the glass-bottom viewing area or join a possible swim stop. Free soft drinks, hotel transfers, and a rebooking option are available.

“It was horrible and Im a very easy person to please. We didnt do any of the things they say they were gonna do. We didnt see any animals, we didnt stop 30 minutes for the swimming part and they did not serve any drinks. Apart from this a woman was vomiting cuz the boat was very unstable and we were on a moving boat for 2 hours and 30 minutes nonstop. Very cold as well.”

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From Puerto Rico: Boat trip along the coast w/ Food & Drinks - Cruising Gran Canaria’s south coast
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From Puerto Rico: Boat trip along the coast w/ Food & Drinks

11.Boat trip along the coast w/ Food & Drinks

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

Spend four hours aboard the Princesa Ico catamaran from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria. Cruise past beaches and cliffs, stop in a sheltered bay for swimming and food, and use the underwater viewing area. Sergio, Abdera, Yeray, and the crew offer optional cave, jet-ski, and parasailing activities.

“Personal staff was amazing! Exceptional trip to repeat (: the activities was exciting, food was good, I would repeat again”

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Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria: Boat Tour with Tapas and Drinks - Hotel pickup across Gran Canaria’s south coast
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Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria: Boat Tour with Tapas and Drinks

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

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

Spend four hours aboard Panda Boat Canarias, sailing from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast. Your crew provides tapas, beer, sangria, snorkeling gear, and paddleboards, with time to swim at anchor. Optional jet skiing, parasailing, and e-surfing cost extra.

“Although the hotel we were staying at was not on the pickup list they were very accommodating and picked us up and dropped us off. The food was great and it was a great way of meeting people. We all had a great afternoon taking in the views, swimming and sunbathing. Great trip.”

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From Puerto de Mogán: Sailboat Trip with Food and Drinks - One hour under sail along the southern coast
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From Puerto de Mogán: Sailboat Trip with Food and Drinks

13.Sailboat Trip with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · from $96

Join Marek and Dagmara aboard a small eight-person sailboat from Puerto de Mogán. You’ll cruise Gran Canaria’s south coast, help handle the boat if you wish, stop to swim and snorkel, and enjoy lunch, beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“It was a great day, fantastic hosts, lovely lunch. We really enjoyed everything.”

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4 Hour Boat Tour with Snorkeling from Puerto Rico and Mogan - Playa Taurito starts the coastal route
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4 Hour Boat Tour with Snorkeling from Puerto Rico and Mogan

14.4 Hour Boat Tour with Snorkeling from Puerto Rico and Mogan

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

Spend four to five hours aboard a small boat from Puerto Rico or Mogán, with coastal views, snorkeling at Playa de Veneguera, lunch, drinks, and floating platforms. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at 12, and jet ski activities cost extra.

“Amazing experience! Worth every penny! Tapas were delicious and fresh! Instructions were clear and staff very friendly!”

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Afrikat Afternoon Cruise - Cruising the south coast by catamaran
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Afrikat Afternoon Cruise

15.Afrikat Afternoon Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $93

Spend 4.5 hours aboard the Afrikat catamaran from Puerto Rico, cruising Gran Canaria’s south coast to a calm bay for swimming and snorkeling. Lunch, drinks, hotel pickup from selected southern resorts, and optional jet ski, parasailing, and donut rides are included or available for extra fees.

“Very good afternoon on the boat, nice crew and activities. It is ok to enjoy the sea and the view from the catamaran.”

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