Tenerife: 2, 3 & 4 Hour Private Luxury Motorboat Charter

Tenerife’s best private-boat treat is not simply the yacht itself. It is the freedom to switch between quiet cruising, swimming, and snorkeling without sharing the boat with a crowd. A captain and full crew handle the sailing, food, drinks, and safety while you enjoy the southern coast.

I like the generous food and drink setup, and I like that the boat comes ready for active time on the water, with paddleboards and snorkel gear included. The four-hour option adds sea scooters and a floating beach club, but two hours can feel short once you allow time for cruising, swimming, and getting settled.

• A Beneteau Antares 42: A private motorboat for groups of up to 10, with a captain, crew, music system, and safety gear.
• A proper food and drink spread: Soft drinks, beer, wine, freshly prepared baguettes, tapas, and fresh fruit are included.
• La Caleta swimming stop: Time is set aside for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, marine-life viewing, and a picnic.
• Four hours brings the best water toys: Sea scooters and the floating beach club are available on the longest charter.
• Wildlife is possible, not promised: Sightings have included dolphins, pilot whales, turtles, and fish.
• A good celebration boat: The crew has helped with birthdays, hen parties, and other special occasions.

A private boat with room to make the day your own

This charter leaves from the Puerto Colón area, with the exact meeting point depending on the option you choose. Hotel pickup may also be arranged, and if it is included in your booking, wait outside the hotel reception at the agreed time rather than inside.

The yacht is a Beneteau Antares 42, a polished motorboat built for both cruising and relaxing. You get a private group experience for up to 10 people, so you are not joining a mixed party of strangers. That matters for families, birthdays, hen parties, and groups of friends who want control over the mood and pace.

The crew includes a captain and additional staff. Names connected with recent trips include Juan, Raul, Martina, Michele, Maxi, and Andy, though the crew on your departure may be different. Their role is more than steering. They serve drinks, prepare food, explain the coast and marine life, help with water activities, and keep an eye on comfort and safety.

You can treat the trip as a scenic cruise, a floating lunch, or a short water-sports session. The best outings usually mix all three.

Leaving Puerto Colón with drinks and coastal views

The first part of the experience takes place around Puerto Colón. After a safety briefing, you settle in with a welcome drink and a view of Tenerife’s southern shoreline from the water.

The boat gives you several ways to spend this opening hour. Sit back with a beer or glass of wine, listen to music, and watch the coast pass by. Or use this time to ask the crew about the island, the sea life, and the route.

The food is more useful than the usual token boat snack. Freshly prepared baguettes, tapas, and fruit are included, along with soft drinks, beer, wine, and other drinks. You do not need to plan a separate lunch around the charter, although you should still bring anything specific you require.

The crew has also helped arrange birthday surprises, including a cake. If you are booking for a celebration, tell the operator in advance rather than hoping to organize it at the dock.

Wildlife watching begins during the cruise. Dolphins, turtles, fish, and pilot whales have been seen on different outings. Still, the Atlantic is not a wildlife park. You may see animals, but sightings depend on conditions and luck. Feeding animals is not allowed, which is the right rule for a responsible marine experience.

La Caleta is where the trip becomes active

The charter generally continues toward La Caleta, where the boat pauses for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, a picnic, and more coastal views. This is the part of the trip that makes the difference between a pleasant boat ride and a proper afternoon on the sea.

The stop gives you a chance to get off the main cruising rhythm. You can swim from the boat, use the supplied snorkel equipment, or take a paddleboard out over the water. Marine life viewing is part of the plan, with fish and turtles possible in the area.

You should be comfortable in open water before booking. Life jackets and full safety equipment are provided, and the crew remains on hand, but the charter is not designed for someone who wants to stay completely dry. People prone to seasickness should think carefully before choosing it, especially if the Atlantic is rough.

Sea conditions can change the feel of the trip. One group found the water rough and appreciated the captain’s decision to head toward a cove where they could use the boat and water equipment more comfortably. That flexibility is important. A good captain may adjust the route to make the day safer and more enjoyable rather than chase a fixed plan.

Snorkeling here is best approached as a relaxed look at the sea, not a guaranteed major wildlife encounter. The crew can help you spot fish and explain what you are seeing. Bring your own expectations down to earth, and the stop should feel like a refreshing break rather than a test of marine expertise.

The four-hour charter earns its extra time

The two-hour trip is the quick taste. It works well if your schedule is tight or your group mainly wants a private cruise with food and a swim. You still receive drinks, baguettes, tapas, fruit, snorkel gear, and paddleboards.

The weakness is time. Boarding, the safety briefing, cruising, eating, and changing activities all take a portion of the outing. If you want to swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and watch for wildlife without feeling hurried, two hours may leave you wishing you had booked longer.

The three-hour option gives the southern coast more breathing room. You can enjoy the same food and drinks while spending longer at sea and giving the crew more chance to adapt the outing to your group. This is a sensible middle choice for most people who want both relaxation and activity.

The four-hour charter adds the most valuable extras. Sea scooters and a floating beach club become available, giving you more ways to use the water rather than simply sitting on deck. The extra hour also helps if your group includes people with different interests. One person can sunbathe, another can paddleboard, and someone else can snorkel without the whole group feeling rushed.

The longer charter costs more in total, but the headline price of $877 covers a group of up to 10. Split evenly, that is about $88 per person for 10 people before any booking-specific changes. For a smaller group, the per-person price rises quickly. The value is strongest when you fill much of the boat and make good use of the included food, drinks, crew, and equipment.

Food, drinks, and the practical comfort factor

All drinks are included, including soft drinks, beer, and wine. That makes budgeting easier and suits a group that wants a relaxed social outing. You can enjoy lunch on the water without packing a full picnic or stopping at a restaurant.

The included food is baguettes, tapas, and fresh fruit. It is a useful spread for a half-day charter, though you should not confuse it with a formal restaurant meal. If someone in your group has dietary needs, ask about them before booking because the available information does not specify special menus.

A music system is available onboard. That can add a festive touch for birthdays and hen parties, while the crew can also keep things calm if your group prefers conversation and coastal views.

Bring sunglasses, swimwear, and a camera. A camera is especially handy for the changing views, but protect it from spray. Towels are not listed among the included items, so confirm this before you go or bring one if practical.

A crew that helps without taking over

The strongest part of this experience is the service. The crew has helped organize birthday moments, kept drinks topped up, explained local marine life, and offered suggestions for food and shopping on the island.

That kind of attention is useful on a private charter. You do not have to work out how to launch a paddleboard or manage the snorkel equipment alone. The crew can also help your group settle into a rhythm, especially if some people want action while others prefer to stay on deck.

Names that have been praised on individual trips include Juan and Raul, Captain Raul and Martina, and Michele, Maxi, and Andy. Do not assume you will have the same people, but the repeated pattern is clear: attentive service is central to the operation.

The crew may also need to adapt to the sea. Rougher conditions can mean a change of route or more time in a sheltered cove. That is not a failure of the trip. It is a sensible response to the Atlantic, and safety gear and life jackets are provided.

Wildlife sightings deserve realistic expectations

Dolphins and pilot whales have been seen from the boat, along with turtles and fish. For many people, this is the emotional high point of the charter, especially when the sighting comes unexpectedly during a normal coastal cruise.

But no responsible operator can promise wildlife. The charter includes wildlife viewing, not a guaranteed encounter. You should book because you want a private day on the sea, with wildlife as a welcome possibility.

The snorkeling stop may offer more reliable contact with small marine life, though visibility and conditions can vary. The crew can point things out and help you get the most from the stop. Do not feed the animals, and do not expect the crew to turn the outing into a staged wildlife show.

Who will get the most from this charter

This is a strong fit for a group that values privacy and wants more than a standard sightseeing cruise. Families can spread out, friends can celebrate together, and couples can use the boat for a quieter coastal escape.

The charter is also well suited to people who like choice. You can alternate between sunbathing, eating, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and watching for dolphins. The four-hour option is best for a group with mixed interests because nobody has to spend the entire outing doing the same thing.

It is less suitable if you are prone to seasickness, dislike open-water activity, or want a tightly scheduled sightseeing tour with guaranteed stops. The route may respond to sea conditions, and wildlife sightings cannot be fixed in advance.

The timing matters, too. One group had an afternoon slot changed to a morning departure after being told the original time was unavailable. The change was communicated ahead of time, but you should keep some flexibility in your day and check the confirmed start time before making other plans.

Booking advice for the 2, 3, or 4-hour choice

Choose two hours if you mainly want a private cruise, a meal, and a quick swim. It is the most efficient option, but it will feel brisk.

Choose three hours if you want a balanced outing with time for food, coastal views, swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. This is likely the best compromise for many groups.

Choose four hours if you want the full water experience, including sea scooters and the floating beach club. It is also the right choice if you are celebrating and want a more relaxed pace.

The price of $877 per group up to 10 makes the charter easier to justify for a full group. For two or three people, the private setting may still be worth it, but compare the per-person cost with other boat trips in Tenerife before you commit. The value is not just the boat. It is the privacy, crew service, fuel, food, drinks, and water equipment bundled into one outing.

Cancellation is flexible up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later. Starting times depend on availability, so check the schedule before building your day around the charter.

Should you book it?

Book this charter if you want a private, polished day on Tenerife’s southern coast and your group will use the boat rather than simply sit aboard it. The combination of a full crew, food, drinks, snorkeling, paddleboards, and wildlife watching makes it a well-rounded choice.

I would choose three hours for a first booking and four hours for a celebration or a group that wants the sea scooters and floating beach club. Pick two hours only if time is tight. If rough seas make you uneasy or you are prone to seasickness, choose a land-based activity instead.

FAQ

Where does the private charter begin?

The starting point depends on the option booked. The route includes Puerto Colón, and the boat returns to Playa de las Américas.

How many people can join the private charter?

The price covers a private group of up to 10 people.

What is included in the price?

The charter includes the private boat, captain and full crew, fuel, drinks, baguettes, tapas, fresh fruit, snorkel equipment, paddleboards, life jackets, full safety gear, and onboard music.

Are sea scooters available on every trip?

No. Sea scooters are available on four-hour charters and longer.

Is the floating beach club included on the two-hour trip?

No. The floating beach club is available on four-hour charters and longer.

Can I see dolphins, turtles, or whales?

Wildlife viewing is part of the experience, and sightings have included dolphins, pilot whales, turtles, and fish. Sightings are not guaranteed.

What should I bring?

Bring sunglasses, swimwear, and a camera. Feeding animals is not allowed.