A shared trip lowers the cost per person; a private charter buys privacy and flexibility, not special rights over the sea or cetaceans.
Quick comparison
Shared: lower cost
Schedule and route are fixed and space is shared. It suits couples, solo travellers and small families. Check actual capacity, guide language and facilities to compare like with like.
Private: control of your group
It can adapt pace, celebrations and, within limits, route and swimming. The price is per vessel and may work for groups. The crew retains the final safety decision.
The same wildlife rules
Both must respect distances, times and authorisations. Paying privately does not allow chasing animals, getting closer or guaranteeing sightings.
Decide in 30 seconds
One or two people?
A shared trip is normally more reasonable.
Group, celebration or specific needs?
Request a private quote with capacity and services confirmed.
Want a completely free route?
Talk to the skipper: sea, permits and wildlife limit every itinerary.
Before booking
- Confirm that the trip really leaves from Los Gigantes; some commercial results depart from other ports in Tenerife.
- Check the actual duration, maximum group size, minimum age, shade, toilet, food and included equipment.
- Read the bad-weather policy and whether the swimming stop or planned route may change for safety reasons.
- Sightings are never guaranteed: these are wild animals and authorised operators must respect approach distances and observation times.
Compare final price including tax, food, drinks, transfer and fuel. Confirm what happens if group size or weather changes.
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- Operator
- Blue Dream Sailing
- Duration
- 3 h
- Departure
- Marina Los Gigantes, pantalán 1
- Age and requirements
- Age and requirements: check the product page before booking
Cancellation: according to the product conditions
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Whale watching sail with a swim
Small-group sailing from Los Gigantes with swimming and snorkelling.
- Operator
- Third Element Charters
- Duration
- 3 h
- Departure
- Puerto Deportivo de Los Gigantes
- Age and requirements
- Age and requirements: check the product page before booking
Cancellation: according to the product conditions
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Private sailing with a swim and tapas
Private charter from Los Gigantes with duration selected when booking.
- Operator
- Blue Dream Sailing
- Duration
- 3-8 h
- Departure
- Puerto Deportivo de Los Gigantes
- Age and requirements
- Age and requirements: check the product page before booking
Cancellation: according to the product conditions
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Frequently asked questions
When is a private boat worthwhile?
For groups, celebrations or when privacy and your own pace justify the total price.
Does a charter choose the whole route?
No. The skipper adapts what is possible, but safety, sea and regulations come first.
Can a private boat get closer to cetaceans?
No. The same observation rules apply.
What should be confirmed in writing?
Final price, duration, capacity, port, facilities, cancellation and weather policy.