From Puerto Colón: Private Fishing Boat Charter with Lunch

The most unusual part of this Puerto Colón outing is its range. You can spend three hours fishing close to shore with light tackle, or book seven hours of heavy tackle and big-game fishing in waters known for marlin, tuna, wahoo, dorado, and other large Atlantic species. It feels less like a standard sightseeing cruise and more like hiring your own small fishing team.

I like the private-boat format, which lets beginners and serious anglers share the same outing without being mixed into a large group. I also like the captain’s reputation: Mariano is repeatedly praised for his skill, friendly manner, and good boat, while even first-time fishers can take part. The main consideration is simple: fishing is fishing. You may catch little, or nothing large, despite the excellent location.

Key points at a glance

• Three hours means light tackle: The shorter trip uses inshore trolling and bottom fishing, a practical choice if you want time on the water without committing to a full day.
• Seven hours means big-game tackle: The longer charter focuses on heavy tackle and offshore big-game fishing.
• Puerto Colón is the base: You meet at the Royal Garden Boat in the marina, with no hotel transfer included.
• A private group keeps things flexible: The three-hour boat takes up to four people, while the seven-hour trip allows up to six.
• Food depends on the duration: Three-hour bookings include snacks; seven-hour bookings include a substantial brunch box.
• The fishing grounds are serious: Atlantic currents around the Canary Islands bring several prized species within reach, though no catch is guaranteed.

Leaving Puerto Colón for Tenerife’s fishing grounds

You meet at the Royal Garden Boat in Puerto Colón, on Tenerife’s south coast. The charter does not include hotel pickup or drop-off, so you need to arrange your own way to the marina and allow time to find the boat.

The setting works well for anyone staying around Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas, or nearby resorts. Puerto Colón is a busy departure point for boat trips, so having the exact meeting point, Royal Garden Boat, matters. This is not a coach tour with a broad pickup network. You make your own way to the harbor, then join Captain Mariano and the sailor assigned to the boat.

Once aboard, the day has a clear purpose: fishing. You can still treat it as a relaxed outing at sea, but this is not mainly a sightseeing cruise with a fishing rod added as an afterthought. The crew specializes in several methods, including jigging, bottom fishing, trolling, and big-game fishing.

The private setup is especially useful here. If one person wants to learn while another already knows how to handle tackle, the group can share the boat without competing for attention with a large crowd. The listed language options are Spanish and English.

Choosing three hours or seven hours

The duration changes more than the amount of time you spend aboard. It also changes the style of fishing, the likely rhythm of the outing, the food, and the maximum group size.

Three hours: a compact coastal session

The three-hour charter uses light tackle, inshore trolling, and bottom fishing. This is the sensible option if you want to try fishing at sea but do not want to give up most of your day. It may also suit families or mixed groups where only one or two people are keen anglers.

Inshore trolling keeps the experience moving along the south coast, while bottom fishing offers a more patient style. You might spend time watching the rods, waiting for a bite, and learning how the equipment works. The shorter trip includes snacks and drinks, including water, soft drinks, and beer.

The three-hour boat has a maximum of four people. That limit gives a small group room to fish without feeling crowded, although you should confirm the exact vessel setup when booking if space is important to you.

Seven hours: the serious fishing option

The seven-hour charter uses heavy tackle and targets big game. This is the choice for people who are specifically hoping to hook a large fish, or who want a full day on the Atlantic rather than a quick introduction.

The Canary Islands are known for the effect of Atlantic currents, which bring a wide range of large species into the area. Possible targets include blue marlin, white marlin, spearfish, bluefin tuna, bigeye tuna, longfin tuna, yellowfin tuna, mako shark, swordfish, wahoo, and dorado.

That list explains the appeal, but it should not be read as a promise. The experience provides access to productive fishing waters and suitable techniques. It cannot control weather, sea conditions, fish movement, or the luck of the day. If you book seven hours, do it because you value the fishing time itself, not only the photograph of a giant catch.

The longer trip allows up to six people and includes a brunch box. The food is more than a token snack: vegetable sandwiches with guacamole, stewed egg, and salmon, an assortment of croquettes, Spanish omelette, cheese with piquitos, fruit, and pastries. Drinks are included as well.

What happens once the lines are out

The exact route and sequence can change with the selected duration and fishing conditions. The important difference is the technique.

On the short trip, light tackle makes the outing approachable. If you have never fished from a boat, you can get a feel for casting or handling equipment without signing up for a full day of heavy-gear work. Bottom fishing gives you a clear lesson in patience, while inshore trolling adds a sense of movement as the boat works the coastal water.

On the seven-hour trip, heavy tackle is built for the possibility of a much larger fish. The crew’s role becomes more important because big-game fishing requires timing, equipment, and careful handling. Captain Mariano has been praised for both his fishing skill and his ability to keep the outing friendly for people with different levels of experience.

You should ask questions early. If you are new to fishing, say so. The charter is suitable for beginners, but the seven-hour option is also aimed at big-game enthusiasts. Clear communication helps the captain balance instruction, fishing time, and the group’s expectations.

Between attempts, the boat gives you a calmer view of Tenerife’s south coast from the water. You can have a drink, eat, and enjoy a quieter stretch away from the resort streets. Still, remember the focus: the boat is working to find fish, not following a fixed sightseeing route with scheduled photo stops.

A boat for beginners and committed anglers

The strongest feature here is the shared appeal. A private fishing boat can work well when everyone in your group does not want the same thing.

A beginner can learn the basics, handle a rod, and enjoy the setting without needing prior experience. A more committed angler can choose the seven-hour trip and pursue larger species with heavy tackle. Someone who mainly wants time offshore can relax with a drink while others concentrate on the rods.

The boat itself has received strong praise for being clean and in good condition. That matters on a fishing charter, where space, equipment, and general upkeep affect the whole day. Captain Mariano is often singled out for being both skilled and sympathetic, which is exactly the combination you want when the group includes first-timers.

The current rating is 4.4 from six ratings, with several top scores. The useful pattern is not simply the number. The positive comments focus on the boat, the equipment, and Mariano’s manner. One experienced fishing outing was described as excellent because of his fishing ability and kindness. Another booking from a beginner found enjoyment even with only a few small catches, a realistic reminder that the quality of the day is not measured by fish size alone.

Food, drinks, and the practical value of a private charter

Water, soft drinks, and beer are included on both durations. That makes the short outing easier to enjoy without arranging refreshments, although you should not mistake included drinks for a full meal.

The three-hour tour provides snacks. For a short trip, that is the right scale. You can fish, have something small to eat, and return without planning your whole day around the boat.

The seven-hour charter includes the brunch box, which adds real value to a long outing. The combination of sandwiches, croquettes, Spanish omelette, cheese, fruit, and pastries gives you several kinds of food rather than one basic packed item. A full day on a boat is more comfortable when lunch is already handled.

The listed price is $589 per group of up to four. For four people, that works out to about $147 per person before considering the included captain, sailor, drinks, equipment, and food on the seven-hour option. For a private charter, that can be reasonable if your group wants personal use of the boat and a dedicated fishing experience.

The pricing needs a careful check if you are booking the seven-hour trip for five or six people, since the capacity increases to six while the published summary specifies a group of up to four. Confirm the final price and group allowance for your chosen duration before paying.

The catch question: expectations matter

The Canary Islands offer a genuine chance at large Atlantic species, but the phrase chance is doing important work. A fishing charter can put you in the right region with the right equipment and still produce only a few small fish.

That is not necessarily a failed trip. If you are a beginner, the chance to learn from a working captain and use proper tackle can be worthwhile on its own. If you are an expert angler, you will already understand that conditions and luck remain part of the sport.

I would set expectations according to your group. If your main goal is a guaranteed wildlife sighting or a certain catch, this may frustrate you. If you enjoy the process, the sea air, the changing tactics, and the possibility of a major fish, the uncertainty is part of the point.

The shorter trip is less of a gamble with your schedule. You can test your interest without spending seven hours at sea. The longer trip gives you more time to search for big game, but it also asks for a larger commitment from everyone aboard.

Who should book this Puerto Colón outing

I would recommend the three-hour option to:

• First-time fishers who want a manageable introduction
• Small families or groups with mixed interests
• People staying near Puerto Colón who want a half-day activity
• Anyone who prefers light tackle and coastal fishing

I would recommend the seven-hour option to:

• Anglers focused on big-game species
• Groups willing to spend most of a day fishing
• Experienced fishers who want heavy tackle
• Private groups of up to six who value time and space aboard

The activity also suits a group that wants privacy more than a low-cost shared boat. If you are traveling alone or as a couple, compare the private group price with shared alternatives in the area. The value improves when three or four people split the cost.

Booking details worth checking before you go

The experience lasts either three or seven hours, with starting times based on availability. The captain and sailor are included, as are drinks. Hotel transportation is not included, so plan your own route to the Royal Garden Boat.

Cancellation is flexible up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund, and you can reserve now while paying later. Those terms help if your Tenerife plans are still shifting, but they do not remove the need to check the weather and confirm the meeting details before departure.

The three-hour group limit is four people. The seven-hour limit is six. Bring your expectations in line with the chosen technique: light tackle, inshore trolling, and bottom fishing for three hours; heavy tackle and big-game fishing for seven.

Should you book it?

Book this charter if you want a private day on the water and understand that fishing has no guaranteed result. Captain Mariano’s strong reputation, the clean boat, and the range of techniques make it suitable for both beginners and serious anglers.

Choose three hours if you want a taste of sea fishing with snacks and a smaller time commitment. Choose seven hours if the real goal is big-game fishing and you are happy to spend the day waiting for the right bite. I would skip it only if you need a guaranteed catch, hotel pickup, or a sightseeing cruise with a fixed list of stops.

FAQ

Where does the fishing charter meet?

You meet at the Royal Garden Boat in Puerto Colón, Tenerife. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

How long is the fishing experience?

You can choose a three-hour or seven-hour charter. Starting times depend on availability.

How many people can join the private boat?

The three-hour tour allows a maximum of four people. The seven-hour tour allows a maximum of six people.

What fishing techniques are used?

The three-hour tour uses light tackle, inshore trolling, and bottom fishing. The seven-hour tour uses heavy tackle and big-game fishing.

What food and drinks are included?

Both tours include water, soft drinks, and beer. The three-hour tour includes snacks. The seven-hour tour includes a brunch box with sandwiches, croquettes, Spanish omelette, cheese, fruit, and pastries.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later.