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Santa Cruz de Tenerife · November–April

Boat rental in Santa Cruz de Tenerife base in the capital

Our second base in The island is in Marina Santa Cruz, within the Los Llanos Commercial Dock. It is the indicated exit if you arrive through the northern airport or if your plan involves crossing to Gran Canaria.

✓ In the heart of the capital ✓ Near the TFN airport ✓ Departure to Gran Canaria ✓ With or without skipper
~55 minutesTo Gran Canaria
2Own bases in Tenerife
+30Years organizing charters
Nov–AprCanary Islands Season
The starting point

All the charter on the island is in the south, and you no

You arrive at the Tenerife North airport, or you are staying in the capital, or your plan involves crossing to Gran Canaria. And you discover that practically all the nautical offer on the island leaves from Los Cristianos, Puerto Colón or Costa Adeje, an hour long drive in the opposite direction.

So you end up choosing between two inconveniences: making a round trip transfer every day, or leaving the south and wasting a whole day of sailing around the island to reach the channel you wanted to cross.

And there is a question that should be resolved before booking anything, because it changes the entire week: what exactly wins and loses who leaves the capital instead of the south? No one usually says it honestly, because the answer does not always favor the person who gives it.

The proposal

Second base in the capital, for those who leave for the east

The boat rental in Santa Cruz de Tenerife has a different profile than the south of the island. You don't come here so much for the postcard anchorage as for logistics: the capital is well connected, it has the northern airport a quarter of an hour away and it is the natural starting point to Gran Canaria and the rest of the eastern archipelago.

Our base in the city is Marina Santa Cruz, within the Los Llanos Commercial Dock, a stone's throw from the center. From here we operate part of the fleet during the Canary Islands season, from November to April, with the same modalities as in the south: with or without skipper, by week, for a day or by the hour.

It is worth stating the obvious: for a typical vacation charter—cetaceans, coves, sun—the base we recommend is Marina del Sur, in Las Galletas. Santa Cruz wins when the plan is different: cross channels, travel miles or combine navigation with the city.

The base

Marina Santa Cruz, Los Llanos Dock

Marina Santa Cruz is integrated into the Los Llanos Commercial Dock, right on the waterfront of the capital. It is a large and well-equipped port, and you have everything on foot: the historic center, the Auditorium, the Plaza de España, restaurants and supermarkets.

Address: Dársena Comercial Los Llanos s/n, 38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

  • About 15 minutes from the Tenerife North–City of La Laguna airport (TFN)
  • Ferry terminal to Gran Canaria, La Palma and La Gomera in the same city
  • Las Teresitas Beach and the Anaga massif, very close by coast
  • Shortest departure point to Gran Canaria: about 55 nautical miles

Check-in on Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. check-out the following Saturday at 09:00, the same as in Marina del Sur.

Marina Santa Cruz de Tenerife, segunda base de ECC Yacht para el alquiler de barcos en Canarias
The decision

When it is best to leave Santa Cruz and when to leave the south

There is no single answer: it depends on where you arrive and what you want to do with the week.

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If you arrive through the northern airport

Tenerife North (TFN) is a quarter of an hour away Marina Santa Cruz and much further south of the island. If your flight lands there – which is usual for peninsular and inter-island connections – the logistics are much simpler from the capital.

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If you are going to cross to Gran Canaria

Santa Cruz is the shortest point to Las Palmas: about 55 miles of canal. It is a full-day cruise and a classic acceleration zone, so leaving from here saves you miles and hours of daylight.

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If you want to combine boat and city

The marina is on the seafront of the capital. You can sleep on board and dine downtown on foot, something that is not exactly the same in Las Galletas. For groups that alternate navigation and urban tourism it works very well.

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If the plan is sun and anchoring, the south is better

The east and north coasts are much more exposed to the trade wind, with almost permanent swell and few guaranteed anchorages. For a week of swimming and coves, Marina del Sur is clearly a better starting point.

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If you come for the cetaceans, the south is better

The Teno-Rasca strip is on the southwest coast. From Marina del Sur it takes just over an hour; From Santa Cruz you have to surround a good part of the island. It is a difference of a full day.

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If you are going to do miles

For those looking for real navigation, long crossings and gaining experience on the canal, the capital is the best route head. It is also the natural base if the plan includes La Palma to the east or the eastern archipelago.

The fleet

The boats available in Tenerife

The distribution between Marina Santa Cruz and Marina del Sur varies depending on the week. Tell us your dates and the base you prefer and we will confirm what is available.

Prices and conditions

How much does it cost to rent a boat in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The rates are the same as in Marina del Sur: we do not charge extra for the base.

Sailboat 41–43 feet2.000–2.800€per week
Sailboat 44–47 feet3.100–4.100€per week
Sailboat 51–55 feet4.300–5.500€per week
Optional skipper1.500€per week + meals

Mandatory extras and costs

Final cleaning (3 / 4 / 5 cabins)190 / 210 / 240 €
Bottle of gas25 €
Deposit (depending on boat)2.500 – 3.000 €
Professional skipper on a sailboat1,500 € / week + meals
Professional skipper on a catamaran1,800 € / week + meals
Fuel and moorings for the charterOn behalf of the customer
Why with us

We are not a boat finder. We are sailors.

Service offered by and for sailors. The difference is noticeable from the check-in.

Rating on Google 4.6 ★ over 270 reviews
Experience +30 years organizing charters
Fleet 14 boats own, without intermediation
Seasons 2 destinations Canary Islands and Balearic Islands

Own fleet, not a marketplace. The boat you reserve is maintained, inspected and delivered by us. We do not put you in contact with an unknown owner and we move away.

The check-in is done by a sailor. Not an administrator with a signature sheet: someone who knows the anchorages of the island, the accelerations of the channels and at what time it is convenient to cross.

Support throughout the charter. Our technical team is contactable for the days that your rental lasts. If something arises on board, we solve it without you wasting the week.

We work with Jeanneau, Bénéteau, Lagoon, Yanmar and Pantaenius.

What those who have already sailed with us say

★★★★★

Jose Antonio Cuellas

«I have shared with Ángel Escolar Escuder (ECC Yach Charter) an unforgettable journey between Mallorca and Tenerife. As captain, he has at all times generated the necessary security and confidence for navigation decisions […]. The boat, the Machango, an excellent catamaran equipped with more comforts and equipment than one would expect, a luxury.»
Google review

★★★★★

Alexander Brandner

«The best in the city! We went out with the amazing and spacious catamaran "Machango" this week, what can I say... Just perfect! Great boat, charming and sea-wise captain, excellent management, just an overall satisfying experience! Thank you, Augusto! »
Google Review

★★★★★

Alvaro Roberto Suquía Rodet

«I have rented sailboats between 30 and 45 on more than 8 occasions and it is the first time that I would repeat with the same company. The boat was an Oceanis 43 […] it was in very good condition and caused no problems. As for payment, everything has been done in order and with invoices; the deposit managed and returned.»
Google review

★★★★★

Godo

«The people, especially the Canarian hosts and organizers, exceptional. The solution of small inconveniences or problems, quickly and efficiently. The stages are very well thought out. Anchorages or overnight stays in port are very opportune. All in all, it was a magnificent week […].”
Review on TripAdvisor

How to book

From the first consultation to boarding, in 4 steps

No long forms or commitments until the boat is confirmed.

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Tell us the plan

Dates, how many of you are and what you want to do. By WhatsApp or by phone, in two minutes. We do not ask for information that we do not need.

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We propose a boat and price

We look at what is available on those dates and we tell you honestly which unit fits your group. Closed quote, without intermediary commission.

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You confirm with 50%

50% blocks the reservation and the remaining 50% is paid four weeks before boarding. Until that first payment there is no commitment of any kind.

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Boaring

Check-in at Marina del Sur or Marina Santa Cruz with a briefing from a team navigator: the boat, the area, the part and the anchorages. No rush.

Frequently asked questions

Rent a boat in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: frequently asked questions

Where exactly is the Santa Cruz base?

In Marina Santa Cruz, within the Los Llanos Commercial Dock, on the seafront of the capital. Address: Dársena Comercial Los Llanos s/n, 38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

It is on foot from the historic center, with restaurants, supermarkets and urban transport next door, and about 15 minutes from the Tenerife North airport (TFN).

Should I leave from Santa Cruz or Tenerife South?

Santa Cross if you arrive through the northern airport, if you are going to cross to Gran Canaria or if you want to combine navigation with the city.

Marina del Sur for practically everything else: cetaceans, anchoring, sun, Los Gigantes and La Gomera. It is where the bulk of the fleet is and where the sea is more manageable.

Can you cross to Gran Canaria from Santa Cruz?

Yes. It is about 55 nautical miles to Las Palmas, a full-day journey. It is the shortest exit point from Tenerife towards the neighboring island.

The channel between the two is a known acceleration zone: you have to cross it with the studied part and leaving early to arrive with light. We will review it with you in the check-in briefing.

Are there good anchorages near Santa Cruz?

Less than in the south, and it must be said clearly. The east and north coast is exposed to the trade wind and has swells quite frequently, which greatly limits usable anchorages.

The area of ​​Las Teresitas and the Anaga massif is spectacular seen from the sea, but it is advisable to look at the report before counting on anchoring there. For a week of swimming and coves, the south is a better option.

How many boats are there at the base of Santa Cruz?

Varies depending on the week. The fleet is divided between Marina Santa Cruz and Marina del Sur based on reservations, planned routes and maintenance needs.

The practical thing is to tell us your dates and the base you prefer, and we will confirm which boats are available there. If the one you are interested in is at the other base, in many cases we can coordinate the change.

Can I leave from one base and return to the other?

It is possible in some cases, but it is not standard and it must be considered when booking, not on the fly: it involves coordinating the transfer of the boat back to its base and that has a cost.

Tell us the plan you have in mind and we will tell you if it is viable that week and what it would entail.

Do I need a qualification?

Only if you want to take the boat yourself. In the bareboat mode we ask for PER or equivalent and demonstrable experience, which in a base from which channels are crossed is especially relevant.

Without a qualification, the boat is hired with a professional skipper and no license is required.

Online reservation

Check fleet availability in real time

Tell us if you prefer to leave from Santa Cruz or Marina del Sur and we confirm which boats are in each base.

Do we set sail from the capital?

Tell us dates, group and planned route. We offer you a boat and base, with or without skipper. No obligation.