What to do · Teno and Masca
Boat trip beneath the Los Gigantes cliffs, with cetaceans and a stop at Masca
Information
- From
- €28 per person
- Duration
- 2 h
- Season
- All year, depending on the state of the sea
- Who it's for
- All ages
What it is
The Los Gigantes cliffs drop sheer into the sea on the west coast of the Teno massif, south of the mouth of the Masca ravine. From land you see them head-on from the port; from the water they tower over you. The simplest outing to see them is the Gladiator U, from Marítima Acantilados: two hours from the Los Gigantes marina, heading for the area where pilot whales and dolphins live, a stop in Masca bay, with the ravine opening up behind, and a return hugging the walls.
Times and price
It sails at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, every day the sea allows. It costs €28 per person, with a drink. The same shipping company has longer trips: the Nashira Uno catamaran, of two or three hours with food and drink and underwater viewing, and the sailing boat Lady Elsie, of three hours; their prices are given when booking.
Getting there and parking
The Los Gigantes marina is at the end of the village, in the municipality of Santiago del Teide. From Santa Cruz it is about 100 km along the TF-1 and TF-47, around an hour and a quarter. Without a car, TITSA lines 473 and 477 come from Costa Adeje and the 325 from Puerto de la Cruz via Icod. The company's office is at Avenida José González Forte 17.
Who it is for
For anyone who does not get seasick: it is the most comfortable way to see the Masca ravine and the cliffs without walking. With small children the two-hour trip works well. If you are going to walk down the ravine, you do the same stretch at the end, on the boat that picks up in the Masca inlet.
Tips
- Go in the morning The sea is usually calmer; ask when booking.
- Sit on the land side on the way back The boat returns hugging the walls.
- Bring sun cream and a light jacket On deck there is sun and, once moving, wind.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the boat trip at Los Gigantes?
The Gladiator U, two hours. There are trips of an hour and a half and of three hours on other boats of the same company.
Are dolphins guaranteed?
Nobody guarantees it: the boat goes to the area where they live, but the animals are free.
Does it stop at Masca?
Yes, in Masca bay, before returning along the cliffs.
Can I go with children?
Yes, it is a relaxed two-hour trip.
With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagers
Who runs it
- Marítima AcantiladosWhale and dolphin watching on the Gladiator U, with a stop in Masca bay Visit their website
