Sunset Catamaran, Buff And Drinks

An evening catamaran trip from the south coast of Tenerife, with a transfer, a buff and drinks named in the listing title.

Overview

This three-hour catamaran trip with Monte Cristo Catamaran sails from Puerto Colon in Playa de las Americas, and hotel transfer both ways is part of the deal. The crew heads straight out to the stretch of coast where pilot whales and dolphins live year round, so the first part of the trip is spent watching for them. After that, the boat slowly returns to port while the sun drops behind the horizon.

Food and drink flow throughout. A buffet comes with a local selection of tapas, plus fruit and sweets, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are unlimited. An English and Spanish speaking guide is on board with a crew of three, and all safety equipment is provided.

It suits couples and families who want whale watching combined with a relaxed evening on the water. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, plentiful drinks and close whale sightings, and several describe it as a memorable evening out.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickupTransfer from your hotel as detailed at booking.
2. Board at Puerto ColonYou are taken to Puerto Colon harbour in Playa de las Americas to board the catamaran and meet the crew of three.
3. Whale and dolphin watchingThe boat heads straight to the waters where pilot whales and dolphins live permanently. Several reviewers report close sightings.
4. Buffet and drinksA buffet with local tapas, fruit and sweets is served, with unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available throughout.
5. Sunset returnThe boat slowly returns to port while the sun goes down over the Tenerife south coast.
6. Hotel drop-offTransfer back to your hotel at the end of the tour.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most from the evening, based on what the tour includes and what past guests report.

• Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with the details arranged at booking. Reviewers mention being picked up and dropped off at the hotel.
• What to wear. Some reviewers mention going for a dip in the sea, so packing swimwear gives you the option if the chance arises.
• Food and drink. The buffet includes a local selection of tapas with fruit and sweets. Drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are unlimited, and reviewers repeatedly describe them as plentiful.
• Seasickness. The sea can be choppy at times. One reviewer found the swell enough to put them off food and drink, so bear that in mind if you are prone to seasickness.
• Guides and crew. An English and Spanish speaking guide is on board. Reviewers often mention friendly, informative crew who explain what you are seeing, and one describes a birthday cake being arranged for a guest.
• Sightings. Pilot whales and dolphins live in these waters permanently, and reviewers frequently report close sightings of both. Sightings are never guaranteed, and one reviewer saw dolphins and flying fish but no whales.

Common issues. The sea state matters: one reviewer said the choppy water stopped them enjoying the food and drinks, and haze on another day dulled the sunset. Sightings are very likely but not certain, as one reviewer saw dolphins but no whales. Some travellers have found the sunset timing and on-board updates could be clearer, so it helps to ask the crew when the sun will actually set on your date.

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