Pirate ship cruise with dolphin watching, 2h
About this experience
A two-hour trip on a ship that looks like a pirate vessel because it was built that way. The Peter Pan is a Portuguese gulet, and it sails from Los Cristianos harbour to watch dolphins and whales. There is time for a swim in the ocean along the way.
What happens on this cruise
The ship is moored in zone A of Los Cristianos harbour, right by Playa de los Cristianos, so you will not spend time looking for it. Departures run daily at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00.
The route follows the coastline of Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos before heading into the open Atlantic, where the wildlife watching takes place. The ship holds a licence for dolphin watching and works to sustainable tourism rules, which means keeping a distance and never chasing the animals.
The length of the trip is set so that a genuine chance of an encounter and a calm return to port both fit into two hours. There is also a break for swimming and jumping into the water straight from the deck.
On board there is a toilet below deck, a bar, a large central table on the main deck and an upper viewing deck where you can sit where the skipper usually stands. Drinks from the bar are payable on board.
Who this is for (and who it is not)
It is a good pick for families with children and for couples who want a short trip rather than a whole afternoon at sea. Two hours is about as long as a child stays properly interested.
Honestly: this is a small ship for around 50 people, and you feel the swell far more on board than on a large catamaran. If you suffer from seasickness or worry that you might, choose the large catamaran instead. We will tell you the same thing on WhatsApp if you ask.
Practical information
You make your own way to Los Cristianos harbour; there is no hotel transport. From hotels in Los Cristianos it is a short walk, and from Costa Adeje and Playa de las Américas a few minutes by taxi.
Your ticket with all the details arrives within 24 hours of booking, so keep it on your phone. Cancellation is free up to 72 hours before the start with a 100% refund. Under-18s sail only with the consent of an accompanying adult, and the operator may offer paid extras on the day, such as photos.
If you want one short activity that fills half a morning and leaves the rest of the day open, this is it.
How the tour goes
Meeting at the harbour
The ship is moored in zone A of Los Cristianos harbour, right by the beach. Departures run daily at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00.
Aboard the Peter Pan
The Peter Pan is a Portuguese gulet built to resemble a pirate ship. The upper deck gives you a seat with a view over the ocean.
Along the coast
The route follows the Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos coastline before heading out into the open Atlantic.
Dolphin watching
The ship holds a dolphin watching licence and follows sustainable tourism rules, keeping a respectful distance from the animals.
A swim from the deck
During the trip there is time to swim in the ocean and jump in straight from the deck.
Back to Los Cristianos
After two hours you return to the harbour.
What's included
- 2-hour cruise on the Peter Pan pirate sailing ship
- dolphin and whale watching in the open Atlantic
- time to swim in the ocean and jump in from the deck
- access to the upper viewing deck and the toilet below deck
Pick-up
You make your own way to this cruise; there is no hotel transport. It sails from the port of Los Cristianos, and we send the meeting point and time after you book.
Good to know
- the cruise lasts 2 hours, with daily departures at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00
- you make your own way to Los Cristianos harbour
- the ship carries around 50 people and you feel the swell more than on a large catamaran
- there is a bar on board and drinks are payable there
- the ship holds a dolphin watching licence and meets sustainable tourism requirements
- your ticket with all the details arrives within 24 hours of booking
- under-18s sail only with the consent of an accompanying adult
- free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start, 100% refund
- What to bring: comfortable clothes, swimwear and a towel if you plan to swim, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat or cap, cash or a card for drinks at the bar
FAQ
Departures run daily at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 from Los Cristianos harbour. The ship is moored in zone A, right beside Playa de los Cristianos. For every sailing you make your own way to the harbour.
No, you make your own way to Los Cristianos harbour. The ship is moored in zone A, right beside Playa de los Cristianos.
Yes, more than a large catamaran does. It is a fairly small ship carrying around 50 people, so the waves are noticeably more pronounced. If you suffer from seasickness, the large catamaran cruise is the better choice.
No. There is a bar on board, but drinks are payable there. The price covers the two-hour cruise itself, the dolphin and whale watching, and the time set aside to swim and jump into the water from the deck.
Yes, it is one of the shorter boat trips available, and two hours matches roughly how long children stay interested. The ship is styled as a pirate vessel, and during the trip you can jump into the ocean straight from the deck.
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