Boat rental in Tenerife: Route ideas • Wanderlix

Discover Tenerife and the Canary Islands by the sea, are you trying? So here's a mini-guide on the boat rental in Tenerife!

Do you know Tenerife, the island of eternal spring? In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, it is the largest island of the Canary Islands . Renowned for its sweetness of living and the beauty of its natural landscapes, it caracole at the top of European tourist destinations. With its 10 modern and secure marinas, Tenerife is also a fantastic playground for boaters.

Do you also dream of discovering the Canary Islands by the sea? To help you organize your cruise, Wanderlix has designed a special boat rental guide in Tenerife. Then we follow the alloys and lift the veils!

Ideas of itineraries by boat from Tenerife

Among the many itineraries in Tenerife, we have selected three cruise ideas to discover the time of a weekend, a week or ten days.

Tenerife - La Gomera the time of a weekend

Beginning in La Galera or Puerto Colon, set the course on the Gomera, the island closest to Tenerife. Since the two banks are only 40 miles away, you will not need more than 4 hours to complete the crossing.

You will throw anchor in San Sebastian de la Gomera before going on a hike to Garajonay National Park, classified as Unesco Heritage, in the heart of the island.

On the programme: Wet forests, ancient volcanoes and black sand beaches!

Tenerife – La Palma, via Las Palmas and Gomera in a week

Tenerife, Gran Canaria La Gomera, La Palma : the route of this one-week cruise makes you discover four of the seven islands of the Canary Islands. Among the essentials classified as a biosphere reserve, you will not miss:

• The Teide National Park (third highest volcano in the world and highest point in Spain) and the beach of La Tejita in Tenerife;
• The dunes of Maspalomas, the rural park of Nublo and the port of Mogan in Gran Canaria;
• The natural monument of Los Roques and the Gran Rey valley in La Gomera;
• The Parc National de la Caldera de Taburiente, the beach of Port Naos and the bays of Fuencaliente in La Palma.

Tenerife - Fuerteventura via Lanzarote : a two-week cruise

Your two-week cruise to Tenerife will take you from the port of San Miguel to San Sebastian de la Gomera. You will then raise the anchor for Santa Cruz de la Palma, then lift the sails to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

After a day of navigation, you will reach the island of Lanzarote. You will then set the course on Morro Jable in Fuerteventura. On the return, you will stop at Puerto Mogan on the island of Gran Canaria and finally reach the port of San Miguel, your starting point.

Some must-sees in Lanzarote, Graciosa and Fuerteventura:

• The National Park of Timanfaya, the vineyards of La Geria, the beach of Papagayo, the cave of los Verdes and the lagoon of El Golfo in Lanzarote;
• La Francesa beach on the island of Graciosa;
• The Natural Park of Corralejoles, La Concha de l’islot de Lobos, the beaches of Costa Calma and Cofete in Fuerteventura.

What type of boat rent in Tenerife?

For boat rental in Tenerife, you will find different models available in the ports of :

• The Galera;
• Puerto Colón;
• San Miguel de Abona;
• Marina Santa Cruz;
• Los Gigantes;
• Garachico;
• Marina del Sur/Las Galletas;
• Los Cristianos.

For a one or more days trip to Tenerife, you can choose to:

• A motor boat;
• A sailboat;
• A catamaran;
• A schooner;
• A semi-rigid;
• A jet-ski.

Some types of boats require permit . If you want to drive alone, you will generally be limited to smaller, more manageable models.

What is the price of a boat rental in Tenerife?

The price of a boat rental in Tenerife depends on the type of boat and the duration. Rates for a day vary between:

• 70 € and 2 000 € for a motor boat with captain (or enters 250 € and 1 000 € without captain;
• 200 € and 900 € for a sailboat with captain (60 € and 700 € without captain;
• 900 € and 5 000 € for a catamaran with captain (from 414 € without captain;
• 200 € and 1 200 € for a semi-rigid with captain (200 € and 785 € without captain;
• 180 € For a jet-ski.

Note: these prices do not include fuel. All boat rentals include mandatory lifesaving equipment: buoys, lifejackets for children and adults and an extinguisher.

How to rent a boat in Tenerife?

You can rent a boat in Tenerife directly on site. To enjoy a wide choice and save time, do not hesitate to make your online reservation. You will be able to compare the different proposals with a restful mind and select the one that best matches your expectations, budget and number of sailors.

For an overview of all boat rental offers in Tenerife, visit specialised sites such as Samboat . With this application of relationship between professionals and individuals, you will have a wide choice of boats and options.

You will also have the opportunity to rent the services of a skipper . This solution is recommended if you are not a pro of navigation and/or do not have a boat permit!

Some offers also allow you to book at extra cost equipment for the practice of waterskiing, snorkelling, wakeboard, etc.

Is there a permit to sail to Tenerife?

The boat rental in Tenerife does not require No permit both:

• Your sailboat does not exceed 6 metres;
• Your motor boat does not exceed 5 meters long and has a power of less than 11.26 kilowatts.

If you rent a boat in Tenerife exceeding these thresholds, your boat permit must be presented to the master for authorization. This approach is usually handled by the rental company.

Our tips to navigate in Tenerife?

Before boarding, monitor weather . Tenerife and the Canary Islands are swept by two types of winds. The alizés (Northeast wind) from April to October and the Calima (Sirocco) from the Sahara. In the summer, the wind can blow in strong gusts (venturi effect), making navigation between the islands sometimes complicated.

What is the best time to sail to Tenerife?

Even though it is good to sail in Tenerife throughout the year, the best time for a boat rental in Tenerife and the Canaries is located between October and February . In this season, the Azores are more lenient and the Azores anticyclone protects the archipelago.

So rent a boat in Tenerife... Are you in?