Snorkelling in Gran Canaria: 15 Trips to the Clear Water

1.Boat and Snorkeling Trip

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

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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2.3h 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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3.Las Canteras Beach Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 416 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $46Best value

Meet Emoción Apnea at Las Canteras Beach for a guided snorkel in calm, shallow water. Your instructor provides fins, mask, snorkel, and wetsuit, then points out octopus, rays, parrotfish, sea cucumbers, and other local species. English, Spanish, and Italian are available.

“It was a wonderfull experience! We saw some really cool stuff. The guids were all great and very helpfull. I would recommened this!!”

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4.Shared yacht excursion with beverages, lunch and snorkeling

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

Sail from Puerto Rico toward Mogán on a yacht limited to 12 people. You’ll get hotel pickup, cava, unlimited selected drinks, tapas, snorkeling, and paddle boards, with English or Spanish guides such as Ronnie and Johnny. Allow 3.5 to 4 hours, including 1.5 to 2 hours for swimming.

“We had a great time on this boat tour, the staff were so accommodating right from picking us up from our hotel. We were served unlimited drinks and had a lovely tapas spread. We had plenty of time to swim and use the paddle boards, we also got to use some jet skis at an extra cost, definitely worth the money! Thank you!”

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5.Guided Kayak to Caves and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 329 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Paddle from Taurito Beach with Yukan Outdoor Gran Canaria guides such as Manuel or Ari, entering volcanic sea caves, stopping to snorkel at Playa de Tiritana, and choosing from several cliff jumps. Kayaking is active work, but equipment, snacks, drinks, insurance, and guidance are included.

“We really enjoyed the caves. Especially swimming through them was exciting.”

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6.Kayaking Adventure Route with Snorkeling in Mogan Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $62

Paddle from Taurito along Gran Canaria’s Mogan Cliffs, stopping to snorkel, swim through sea caves, rest on a beach, and try a cliff jump. RockNatour guides Pablo and Dani lead small groups, provide kayaks and safety gear, and adjust the route to sea conditions.

“Absolutely worth it, 100%! Pablo is hilarious, and you can really tell he genuinely cares about making sure you have an amazing experience.”

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7.Puerto Mogán: Guided Adventure Kayak Tour in Caves & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 294 reviews · from $74

Join RockNatour in Taurito for a four-hour, four-kilometre kayak trip along Gran Canaria’s volcanic coast. Pablo and his team guide you through sea caves, optional cliff jumps, cave swimming, and snorkeling at a wild beach. You need solid sea-swimming skills and a good level of fitness.

“It was a fantastic experience and honestly once a lifetime experience. Pablo is the best guide in this Kayaking experience and his special designed tour gave us so many first time and awesome experiences. He always says “it’s almost safe” but reality is you are in very good hands, Pablo makes sure you experience is exciting enough but yet still safe! Recommend anyone who’s up for a little adventure to seize this opportunity and follow Pablo and be together with the Ocean! Pablo is funny, experienced and the trip is very well organized. Giving 100 points!!!Read more”

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8.4 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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9.Sailing Trip and Snorkeling (max. 8 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $92

Join Marek and Mara aboard the eight-person yacht New Karolka from Puerto de Mogán. You can help sail or steer, swim and snorkel in a quiet bay, try stand-up paddleboarding, and enjoy a local lunch with wine, beer, or soft drinks.

“My husband and I had a lovely time sailing with you. Thank you for picking us up from Sonneland, and getting us back safely. The hospitality onboard was superb, we enjoyed the lunch and refreshments. The stop at the cove to swim with the fish was fantastic. We was lucky to see the turtle and flying fish. We loved everything about this trip, we was in safe hands and it was very relaxing. Morgan harbour was so pretty, and the sea so calm. This trip is VIP and will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you so much.”

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10.Kayak & Snorkeling Tour in Caves in Mogan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 153 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $77

From Playa de Taurito, Ari, Mani, or Dani guide your private group by ocean kayak past white cliffs and into volcanic caves. You’ll stop at a quieter beach for snorkeling, snacks, paddle boarding, and beachcombing, with gear, wetsuits, insurance, and cliff-jump options included.

“My partner and I had the best time. Mani and Ari are fantastic guides who were prepared for all activities, very professional and just wonderful people to spend the day with. They are very knowledgeable about the area and all activities, we felt extremely comfortable navigating the waters and caves with their guidance. We were able to try some activities for the first time, and had so much more fun than we thought possible. Thanks to Mani and Ari for the memories! :)”

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11.Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 105 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria, an English-speaking guide fits your wetsuit and gear, explains the basics, and leads a 45 to 60-minute snorkel at a local beach. Expect a small group of up to eight, African, Mediterranean, and Atlantic sea life, and a boat ride back.

“Not much to see. Staff was good. But just Rocks with some fish. We were back 1/2 before schedule.”

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12.Snorkeling in Gran Canaria with Hotel Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Start with hotel pickup in southern Gran Canaria, fit a provided wetsuit at the Leagues Ahead center, then follow PADI instructors to Amadores Bay or Puerto de Mogan. Guides such as Sophie, Paolo, Kyle, and Fatima help beginners spot fish, crabs, starfish, and other sea life during this relaxed half-day outing.

“We were all made to feel so comfortable from the get go, and our nerves were put at ease. Seeing all the beautiful sea life was really a one in a life time opportunity would definitely do it again!”

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13.Shared Yacht Tour with Drinks Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Sail from Puerto Rico toward Mogán aboard a small shared yacht with cava, snacks, drinks, snorkeling, paddle boards, and a swim stop at sea-access-only Perchel cove. Hotel pickup is included, and the crew may include hosts such as Suso, Jonny, or Vero. Weather can change the route.

“It's an excellent trip, lovely boat, beautiful condition, lots of space, great crew. Food is very good, lots of drinks. The only tiny criticism is the ladder into the water could do with a handle of some sort to assist the not so young of us in and out of the water. The crew were particularly good, they made the experience, very knowledgable about the area, eager to help, and so good natured, its a really lovely trip and I'd highly recommend it.”

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14.Snorkel tour with boat on the west coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 57 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Ride an RIB from Puerto de Mogán along Gran Canaria’s protected southwest coast, then snorkel in a sheltered bay with an instructor nearby. Hotel pickup is included from selected southern resorts, and guides speak English, Spanish, French, German, and Dutch. Bring swimwear, a towel, and a change of clothes.

“leuke gids, veel informatie en hij sprak maar liefst 8 talen. door natuurlijke omstandigheden konden we niet vanaf de boot snorkelen maar zijn we via de kust het water ingegaan. Heel veel mooie vissen gezien!”

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15.Private yacht excursion with Aperitif, drinks and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 4 hours

Set out from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria on a private yacht for up to 10 people. Enjoy cava, an open bar, snacks, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and a stop near Perchel Cove. Hotel pickup in southern Gran Canaria is available, with guides speaking Spanish and English.

“Wij hebben met ons gezin een fantastische middag gehad op de boot, heerlijke hapjes en drankjes en mooie plekken gezien. jetskiën, peddle boarden en snorkelen niets was te veel. Ronnie was onze kapitein en heeft ons goed verzorgd. Marcus heeft ons gebracht en gehaald bij het hotel. echt een aanrader”

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