Tenerife: Snorkeling Tour in a Marine Protected Area
Tenerife
Swim with turtles and other marine life on a 50-minute tour through one of Tenerife's marine protected areas. Enjoy a fun excursion suitable for the whole family with photos and videos included.
Experience a guided snorkeling tour in Tenerife's protected marine area near Abades, suitable for all ages and swimming abilities.
Highlights
- Snorkel through a rich underwater ecosystem in a marine protected area
- Spot sea turtles, colorful corals, and a variety of fish
- Receive professional underwater photos of your experience
- Safe outdoor activity for the whole family
- High-quality equipment including full wetsuits, masks, snorkels, boots, and adjustable fins
Description
Join a 50-minute guided snorkeling tour along Tenerife’s southeast coast, departing from the beach in Abades. Explore calm, sheltered waters within a marine protected area known for vibrant rocky reefs, hidden coves, and diverse marine species such as octopuses, seahorses, and green sea turtles.
This tour is designed for all ages and skill levels; no prior experience or strong swimming ability is required. Participants receive full wetsuits and well-fitted equipment to stay warm and comfortable while fully immersing in the underwater environment.
Experienced instructors provide guidance and safety support throughout the tour. Strict rules protect marine life: feeding animals, touching sea creatures, and disturbing turtles are prohibited. While turtle sightings cannot be guaranteed, the area offers a wide variety of marine species to observe.
An underwater photographer captures your snorkel adventure, and you will receive free digital photos and videos as a souvenir. A safety briefing is given before the tour to explain what to expect and how to interact respectfully with marine wildlife.
Includes
- Mask, snorkel, fins, boots, and wetsuit
- High-quality gear
- Multilingual instructors
- 50-minute guided snorkeling tour
- Free photos and videos from the tour
- Extra assistance for small children, non-strong swimmers, and seniors
- Insurance
- Water
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food
Important Information
- The tour may change or be canceled due to weather, wind, or sea conditions.
- You will be contacted by WhatsApp or email a day before to provide your measurements.
- Arrive wearing your swimsuit.
- Minors must be supervised by an adult during the tour.
- The tour departs from the beach.
- Water temperature ranges from 19° to 23°C (March to September).
- Green sea turtles might be spotted but sightings are not guaranteed.
- Full face masks are not allowed.
- Average snorkeling depth is 2.5 meters, maximum 8 meters.
- Public showers are available on the beach.
- You may bring your own camera if you have previous snorkeling experience.
- Those prone to motion sickness are advised to take medication beforehand.
- Please inform the provider of any pre-existing medical conditions before the tour.
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starts.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance, wear your swimsuit, and bring sunscreen and a towel. Morning departures offer calmer seas and better visibility.
