🕘 Quick 2-hour experience
⛵ Departure from Los Gigantes port
👥 Up to 32 people
🐋 Whale and dolphin watching
🏊 Stop to swim and snorkel in Masca bay
🍹 Drink included on board
👨👩👧👦 Ideal for families and couples
Discover the best of Tenerife’s west coast in just 2 hours aboard the Masca Express, a fast, agile boat. Cruise beneath the towering cliffs of Los Gigantes, look out for whales and dolphins in the wild and take a dip in the crystal-clear waters of Masca bay, all with a drink included and zero hassle.
✨ Experience description
The Masca Express is built to give you a natural, dynamic experience with no downtime. You’ll set sail from Los Gigantes marina to cruise alongside the spectacular cliffs and head into one of Europe’s finest whale and dolphin watching areas, where dolphins and whales live in their natural habitat. With room for up to 32 people and a multilingual crew, it’s the perfect plan for anyone who wants to enjoy Tenerife’s sea in a short time.
🧭 How the experience works
Meeting point and boarding
We’ll meet you at Los Gigantes marina at your departure time. The crew welcomes you, hands you a life jacket and gets you settled aboard.
Cruising and watching
We set course for the Los Gigantes cliffs while we look out for dolphins and whales in the wild, with our multilingual crew alongside you.
Swim and snorkel at Masca
We anchor in Masca bay (weather permitting) so you can swim and snorkel in crystal-clear waters.
Return to port
A relaxed cruise back to Los Gigantes port, enjoying the sea breeze and your included drink.
✅ What’s included
- Boat trip along the Los Gigantes coast
- Whale and dolphin watching (dolphins and whales)
- Stop for a swim and snorkel in Masca bay (weather permitting)
- Drink included (water, soft drink or a refreshing option)
- Professional, multilingual crew (Spanish, English, German)
- Life jackets
- Activity insurance
🚫 What’s not included
- Food
- Snorkel gear (we recommend bringing your own)
- Hotel transfer or pickup
🎒 What to bring
- Swimsuit and towel
- Comfortable clothes
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Cap or hat
- Snorkel mask
- Camera or phone for your photos
📋 Practical information
- Boat: Masca Express speedboat
- Capacity: up to 32 people
- Duration: 2 hours
- Departures: morning and afternoon (check timetable)
- Crew: professional and multilingual (Spanish, English, German)
- Pickup: not available, departure from Los Gigantes port
📍 Meeting point
Departure from Los Gigantes marina. There is no pickup service. We recommend arriving around 30 minutes before departure time.
🌤️ Conditions and cancellation
Free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance. In case of rough seas, the trip is rescheduled or your money is refunded.
💙 Why book with Emociónate Tours
- Instant confirmation and secure payment
- No hidden fees
- Friendly support before and after your booking
- Local knowledge of Tenerife
Frequently Asked Questions
Sightings can’t be 100% guaranteed since these are wild animals living free, but we cruise through one of the best whale and dolphin watching areas in all of Europe, so the odds are very high.
It’s not required. To enjoy the swim in Masca bay it helps to have some basic swimming ability, and we have life jackets for anyone who needs them.
Yes, it’s a family-friendly experience suitable for all ages. Children must always be accompanied by a responsible adult.
No. Departure is from Los Gigantes port and you’ll need to make your own way there.
Safety comes first. If conditions are unfavourable, the trip is rescheduled or fully refunded.
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