Renting a boat is the most flexible way to see the Tenerife coast: small no-license boats (up to 15 HP, licence-free in Spain) from about €150 a day let you explore the coves between Costa Adeje and Los Gigantes at your own pace, while bigger boats with a professional skipper open up longer routes, cliff swims and dolphin searching. Half-day rentals (4h) typically run €150–250 and full days €250–450 depending on size. Fuel, safety gear and a full briefing are included; a refundable deposit applies. We match you with a licensed rental operator and you pay them directly.
Real prices — what it costs
| Boat | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| No-license boat, half day (4h) | €150–250 | Up to 5–6 people, you drive after a briefing |
| No-license boat, full day | €250–350 | Best value — coves, swims and dolphins |
| Bigger boat with skipper, half day | €300–450 | 8–10 guests, captain handles everything |
| Fuel & deposit | included / €200–300 deposit | Refundable deposit returned after return check |
Real 2026 market ranges, confirmed with local operators. Your exact price is fixed on WhatsApp before you book — no surprises, no prepayment to us.
What's included
- Boat, safety equipment and full driving briefing
- Fuel for the agreed route on most rentals
- Cooler box, sun canopy and Bluetooth speaker on many boats
- Anchor, swim ladder and snorkel masks on request
Duration & departure
- Duration: Half day (4h) or full day (8h)
- Departure: Puerto Colón (Costa Adeje) and Puerto de Los Gigantes
Who it's for (and who it isn't)
Couples and families who want privacy and freedom — the no-license boats are genuinely easy to drive after the 20-minute briefing, and the rental zone along the south-west coast is full of swim coves. Groups of 6+ or anyone nervous about driving should take the skippered option. You must be 18+ to drive, and the sea decides: rentals stay inside a marked coastal zone.
Honest tips before you book
- The full-day no-license rental is the best value on this entire page if you split it between 4–6 people.
- Morning departures get calmer water and first pick of the coves.
- Stay inside the marked navigation zone — crossing out voids the insurance.
- Bring a coolbox picnic: anchoring for lunch in an empty cove is the whole point.