Marítima Acantilados

Marítima Acantilados is a shipping company based in the Los Gigantes marina, in Santiago del Teide. It runs whale and dolphin watching trips off the cliffs, sport fishing and, under the Masca Water Taxi brand, the boat that picks up people who walk down the ravine at Masca beach and takes them to Los Gigantes. It is among the collaborating transport companies on the official website of the Masca Ravine Path, run by the Cabildo de Tenerife.

What it does

The shortest and simplest trip is on the Gladiator U: two hours, with departures at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, €28 per person with one drink. It heads out to the habitat of the cetaceans, stops in Masca bay and returns hugging the walls of the Los Gigantes cliffs. The Nashira Uno, a catamaran with underwater viewing, runs two- or three-hour trips with drink and food; the Lady Elsie is a 50-foot sailing boat for three hours or private hire, and the Inia I runs an hour and a half. The website does not publish the prices of these three: ask when you book.

The return boat from Masca

Anyone who walks down the Masca ravine cannot return on foot along the beach: the way out is by boat to Los Gigantes. The ticket is bought separately, on the Masca Water Taxi website, and only after you have the Cabildo trail ticket for that day. The company warns that the state of the sea may cancel the pick-up.

How to book

On the website for each service, by email at [email protected] or by phone on 922 86 19 18 or 922 86 07 26. Departures leave from the Los Gigantes marina; arrive with a quarter of an hour to spare.