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

Tenerife’s southern coast is at its best from the water, and this private charter gives you a comfortable way to see it without sharing the boat with a crowd. You cruise aboard a Beneteau Antares 42, with a captain and full crew handling the sailing, food, drinks, and water equipment.

I like the easy mix of relaxation and activity: you can settle in with tapas and wine, then head into the sea with a paddleboard or snorkel gear. I also like the personal service, with crew members such as Juan, Raul, Michele, Maxi, and Andy helping with birthdays, hotel pickup, and special requests. The main drawback is simple: two hours can feel short, especially if you want to swim, snorkel, watch wildlife, and enjoy lunch at anchor.

Key points

• Private Beneteau Antares 42: Your group has the boat to itself, with space for up to 10 people.
• Food and drinks included: Expect freshly prepared baguettes, tapas, fruit, soft drinks, beer, and wine.
• Water time at La Caleta: Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and look for dolphins and marine life.
• Four-hour extras: Longer charters add sea scooters and a floating beach club.
• Crew-led service: English, Spanish, German, Italian, and French are available.
• Flexible booking: Choose two, three, or four hours, with optional hotel pickup and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

A private boat day along Tenerife’s south coast

This is not a standard sightseeing cruise where you sit in one place and follow a fixed script. You book the entire boat for your own group, up to 10 people, and the crew shapes the time around cruising, swimming, food, and water sports.

The boat is a Beneteau Antares 42, a luxury motorboat designed for both open-water cruising and time spent at anchor. That matters because the experience is not only about getting from Puerto Colón to La Caleta. You also have a comfortable base for a swim, a meal, a quiet drink, or a spell in the sun.

The route begins around Puerto Colón, a useful departure point on Tenerife’s southwest coast. From there, you can expect a safety briefing, welcome refreshments, coastal views, and time to look for marine life. The boat later reaches the La Caleta area, where the pace changes from sightseeing to free time on the water.

The exact timing depends on the option you choose and the day’s conditions. The advertised route allows about an hour around Puerto Colón, an hour around La Caleta, and another hour aboard the yacht, but a two-hour charter will naturally offer less time than the longer options. Ask at booking how the selected duration affects the route and swimming stop.

Choosing two, three, or four hours

The two-hour charter is the quick version. It suits you if you want a private boat outing without giving up most of your day, or if you are fitting the trip between other plans in Playa de las Américas or nearby resorts.

You still get the core package: crew service, drinks, baguettes, tapas, fruit, snorkeling equipment, and paddleboards. You can cruise along the coast, take photos, and perhaps stop for a swim. The catch is that every extra activity uses precious minutes. A short charter is best if your priority is a taste of luxury at sea rather than a full afternoon on the water.

The three-hour option gives you a better balance. You have more time to settle into the boat, eat without rushing, and choose between swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and wildlife watching. If you want both a proper cruise and time in the water, this is the duration I would look at first.

The four-hour charter is the fullest version. In addition to the standard food, drinks, boards, and snorkel gear, you get access to sea scooters and a floating beach club. Four hours gives your group breathing room. You can enjoy lunch, spend time around La Caleta, and still return to the boat for a relaxed cruise instead of treating each stop like a timed task.

One useful detail is that extending a booking may be possible. A group that initially booked three hours was able to call and extend to four, with the booking staff helping arrange it. Do not assume an extension will always be available, but it is worth asking before the day if your plans change.

What happens at Puerto Colón

Puerto Colón is the starting point for the sea portion of the outing, though the exact meeting point can vary by booking option. If you arrange pickup, wait outside your hotel reception at the agreed time. A staff member will approach you there.

Once aboard, expect a safety briefing before the boat heads along the coast. This is a small but important part of the outing. You will be told how to move around the boat and use the safety equipment, including life jackets and other gear.

The first stretch is scenic and social. You can sit back with a drink, listen to music through the onboard system, and watch Tenerife from a different angle. The crew also provides information about the island and the marine life, which gives the cruise more substance than simply riding around offshore.

Wildlife sightings are possible but never guaranteed. The experience has included dolphins, pilot whales, sea turtles, and plenty of fish. Keep your camera ready, but do not treat any particular animal as a promise. Feeding animals is not allowed, a sensible rule that protects the wildlife and keeps the encounter natural.

La Caleta is the main water stop

La Caleta is where the charter becomes more hands-on. The boat can pause for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and marine life viewing. You might find yourself moving between several activities in a single stop: a quick swim, a look below the surface, and then a paddleboard session before returning for food.

Snorkel gear is included, so you do not need to bring your own equipment. Paddleboards are also supplied. The crew can help you get started, and the stop is designed to let you choose your own pace rather than forcing everyone into the same activity.

The water is not always perfectly calm. One outing faced rough seas, and the captain chose to head toward a cove so the group could make better use of the boat and its equipment. That is a good sign of practical seamanship. If conditions make open-water swimming uncomfortable, the crew can adapt the plan rather than stubbornly following a route.

Sea scooters are available on four-hour charters and longer. These add a little more speed and play to the water session, but they are an extra feature of the longer booking, not part of the two-hour or three-hour package.

The floating beach club is also reserved for four-hour charters and longer. It gives you another place to relax off the main boat, especially if some people in your group want to sunbathe while others swim or use the boards.

Wildlife watching without false promises

Tenerife’s waters can be a fine place to look for dolphins and pilot whales, and several outings have seen both. Sea turtles and fish have also appeared during swimming and snorkeling stops.

Still, wildlife is the unpredictable part of the day. The crew can look, explain what you are seeing, and adjust the route, but no responsible operator can guarantee dolphins or whales. I would book this for the boat, coastline, food, and water time first. Treat an animal sighting as a bonus.

The crew’s explanations add value here. They can talk about the marine life, parts of the island, and places to eat or shop after the charter. That local guidance is especially useful early in your stay, when you are still deciding how to spend the rest of your time in Tenerife.

Do not feed the animals. Bring a camera, but keep your phone and other electronics secure around the water. Photos from the deck are easy. Recording while snorkeling or paddleboarding takes more care.

Food, drinks, and the feel of the boat

The catering is more substantial than a simple packet of snacks. You get freshly prepared baguettes, tapas, and fruit, along with soft drinks, beer, wine, and other drinks. The crew keeps drinks available during the trip, which makes the charter feel more like a private meal on the sea than a short transport ride.

This is particularly useful for celebrations. Birthdays and a hen party were handled with extra attention, and one birthday group received a cake arranged with help from the crew. If your charter marks a special event, tell the provider in advance. The cake was not listed as a standard inclusion, so you should treat it as a possible arrangement rather than an automatic service.

The onboard music system helps create a party mood, but the boat can also work for a quieter group. You can sunbathe, watch the coast, or simply sit with a drink while the crew takes care of the practical details.

Because the price is $877 per group of up to 10, the value changes with group size. For 10 people, that works out to about $88 per person before any booking adjustments. For two people, the same private price is much harder to justify. The real benefit is privacy, dedicated crew service, and a boat reserved for your group, not the cheapest way to see Tenerife from the water.

The crew and the level of service

The crew is one of the strongest reasons to choose this charter. Names associated with the boat include Juan, Raul, Michele, Maxi, Andy, and Martina, though the team assigned to your trip can vary.

The service is attentive without being limited to formal sailing duties. Crew members have helped with hotel pickup, birthday surprises, drinks, food, water equipment, and information about the island. They also kept checking in with groups during the trip, which is useful when different people want different things.

Language should not be a major barrier. Guides are available in English, Spanish, German, Italian, and French. If your group has a language preference, confirm it when you book.

You should also tell the team about any special occasion or mobility concern before arrival. The supplied information does not give detailed accessibility specifications, so do not assume every part of the boat is easy for everyone. The crew can answer practical questions before you commit.

Rough seas and seasickness

This is a sea outing, not a protected pool day. One group found the water rough but felt well looked after, while another made better use of a cove when conditions were less comfortable. The captain can respond to the weather and sea state, but the boat cannot remove the motion entirely.

The charter is not suitable for people prone to seasickness. If you are sensitive to boat movement, consider whether a two-hour trip gives you a better test than committing to four hours. Eat lightly before departure, bring water, and follow any medication advice you already use, though the operator does not list seasickness treatment as an inclusion.

Bring sunglasses, swimwear, and a camera. You will also want sun protection, although it is not specifically listed among the required items. Keep valuables to a minimum and secure anything that could blow away.

Who will enjoy this charter most

This works especially well for families, couples, birthday groups, and friends who want a private day without organizing every detail themselves. The private format also helps mixed groups. Strong swimmers can use the boards or snorkel, while others can stay on deck with lunch and a drink.

It is a good fit for a special occasion because the crew can help create a personal feel. It is also useful for a group that wants a more polished outing than a crowded public cruise.

The charter is less suitable if you want a low-cost boat ride, a guaranteed whale encounter, or a long beach visit on land. La Caleta is a water stop, and the floating beach club is available only on the four-hour version and longer. You are paying for the boat, crew, privacy, food, and equipment rather than for a traditional shore excursion.

Booking details that matter

The price is $877 for a private group of up to 10 people. The available duration is two, three, or four hours, and start times depend on availability.

Meeting points can vary by option. Pickup is optional, and if you choose it, wait outside your hotel reception at the agreed time rather than inside the lobby. One group had an afternoon time changed to a morning departure because the original slot was unavailable. The change was communicated ahead of time, allowing the group to decide what worked best.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. A reserve-now, pay-later option is also available, which helps if your Tenerife schedule is still shifting.

Before booking, check three things: the meeting point, the departure time, and whether your chosen duration includes sea scooters and the floating beach club. Only four-hour charters and longer include those two extras.

Should you book the Tenerife private yacht charter?

I would book it for a group of friends or family who can share the $877 cost and want privacy, food, swimming, and attentive service in one package. The three-hour option offers the best compromise for most people. Choose four hours if the floating beach club and sea scooters matter, or if you want enough time for a proper meal and water activities without rushing.

Choose two hours if you mainly want a stylish coastal cruise with a short swim stop. Avoid the trip if seasickness is a serious concern or if your main goal is guaranteed wildlife.

The strongest part of the experience is the freedom to set your own rhythm. You can watch dolphins with the crew, eat baguettes and tapas, paddle near La Caleta, or do very little at all. For a private group that values comfort and personal service, that flexibility can make the price worthwhile.

FAQ

Where does the private charter depart?

The route includes Puerto Colón, and the meeting point may vary depending on the option you book. Check the exact departure details for your selected option.

Can I arrange hotel pickup?

Yes, pickup is optional. Wait outside your hotel reception at the agreed time, and a staff member will approach you.

How many people can join the private charter?

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

What food and drinks are included?

The charter includes soft drinks, beer, wine, freshly prepared baguettes, tapas, and fresh fruit.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkel equipment is included in the charter.

Are paddleboards included?

Yes. Paddleboards are provided for use during the outing.

Are sea scooters included on every trip?

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

Is the floating beach club included on the shorter trips?

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

What languages are available?

The live guide service is available in English, Spanish, German, Italian, and French.