Tenerife · Canary Islands · November–April
Sailing trip around Tenerife with the engine off
Private sailing trips around the southwest coast, where the trade wind really blows and the sea is in the lee of Teide. With professional skipper included and no qualification required.
✓ 12 own sailboats
✓ Real sailing navigation
✓ Skipper included
✓ 100% private boat
12Sailboats in fleet own
3–8hDuration to choose
38–55Feet of length
0Shared places
The starting point
In Tenerife almost everything that floats has a motor
The nautical offer on the island is enormous and is almost all motorized: boats by the hour, excursion catamarans that are powered by motor even if they have a pole, quick two-hour departures. If what you were looking for was to raise sail and sail, it is difficult to find it.
And there is a second thing that surprises those who arrive with low expectations: there is real wind here. The northeast trade wind blows steadily for much of the year and allows you to sail for entire days without turning on the engine, something that in the Mediterranean in August is more the exception than the norm.
That is to say: Tenerife is an excellent sailing destination with a minimal sailing offer. Many people end up paying for a motorized trip without ever knowing that the other option existed.
The proposal
A cruising sailboat, a skipper who sails and the southwest coast
A sailing trip around Tenerife with us it is a private outing aboard one of our 12 sailboats from 38 to 55 feet —Jeanneau, Bénéteau and Bavaria—, with professional skipper included. Your group is on board and no one else.
The navigation area is the southwest coast, which is where the island works: in the lee of Teide the sea is manageable and the wind comes in cleanly as soon as you leave a little land. If there is a trade wind, you sail. If there isn't one, the boss tells you before you leave instead of selling you smoke.
You can ride from three hours to a full day. And if you want to take the helm for a while under the supervision of the skipper, do it: it is normal and most of our skippers like to explain how to trim a sail.
Navigation
Why sailing is good on this coast
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Constant trade wind
The northeast blows for much of the year with a regularity that the Mediterranean does not have. In winter it relaxes compared to summer, which is exactly what makes navigation comfortable instead of demanding.
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El Teide commands
3,700 meters of volcano split the wind and create an area of calm in the lee with flat seas. In a few miles you go from sailing with vigor to staying sheltered. That makes each outing different.
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Short sleeves in January
20–23 °C air and 19–20 °C water in the middle of winter. Sailing in December without a jacket is an experience that is difficult to find in the rest of Europe.
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Silent approach
Sailing is the best way to get closer to the cetaceans of the Teno-Rasca strip: without a motor, without noise. See whale watching.
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Take the helm
Under the supervision of the skipper, and when conditions permit. Many clients finish the outing trimming sails. If you want something more structured, check out sailing lessons.
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Anchoring and swimming
Palm-Mar, Playa Paraíso or the coast of Adeje, a short distance from the base. You sail, you anchor, you eat and you return. The most balanced full-day plan.
The fleet
12 own sailboats to go sailing
From 38 to 55 feet. For a short outing the size of the group dictates; For cruising, it pays to increase the length.
Sailboat
13 m
10 pax
4 cabins
2009
From €2,000 / week
See availability
Sailboat
Turrun Turrun · Sun Odyssey 419
12.8 m
8 pax
3 cabins
2017
From €2,200 / week
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Sailboat
Turrun Turrun · Sun Odyssey 419
12.8 m
8 pax
3 cabins
2017
From €2,200 / week
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Sailboat
Akilina · Bavaria 45
14 m
8 pax
4 cabins
2013
From €2,400 / week
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Sailboat
Akilina · Bavaria 45
14 m
8 pax
4 cabins
2013
From €2,400 / week
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Sailboat
Cotufa · Jeanneau SO 380
11.2 m
6 pax
3 cabins
2025
From €2,400 / week
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Sailboat
Cotufa · Jeanneau SO 380
11.2 m
6 pax
3 cabins
2025
From €2,400 / week
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Sailboat
Tomeu · Jeanneau SO 410
12.5 m
8 pax
3 cabins
2023
From €2,400 / week
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Sailboat
Tomeu · Jeanneau SO 410
12.5 m
8 pax
3 cabins
2023
From €2,400 / week
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Sailboat
Majadero · Sun Odyssey 440
13.4 m
8 pax
4 cabins
2024
From €3,500 / week
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Sailboat
Majadero · Sun Odyssey 440
13.4 m
8 pax
4 cabins
2024
From €3,500 / week
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Sailboat
Te Fiti · Sun Odyssey 519
16 m
10 pax
5 cabins
2018
From €3,800 / week
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Sailboat
Te Fiti · Sun Odyssey 519
16 m
10 pax
5 cabins
2018
From €3,800 / week
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Sailboat
Little Mia · Sun Odyssey 490
14.3 m
11 pax
5 cabins
2019
From €4,000 / week
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Sailboat
Little Mia · Sun Odyssey 490
14.3 m
11 pax
5 cabins
2019
From €4,000 / week
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Sailboat
Joulukka · Jeanneau Yacht 54
16.7 m
10 pax
5 cabins
2019
From €4,300 / week
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Sailboat
Joulukka · Jeanneau Yacht 54
16.7 m
10 pax
5 cabins
2019
From €4,300 / week
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Sailboat
Le Grand · Oceanis 51.1
14.98 m
10 pax
5 cabins
2024
From €4,900 / week
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Sailboat
Le Grand · Oceanis 51.1
14.98 m
10 pax
5 cabins
2024
From €4,900 / week
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Sailboat
Totufo · Jeanneau Yacht 54
16.5 m
10 pax
5 cabins
2023
From €5,100 / week
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Sailboat
Totufo · Jeanneau Yacht 54
16.5 m
10 pax
5 cabins
2023
From €5,100 / week
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Sailboat
Katalina · Oceanis 41
12.5 m
8 pax
3 cabins
2012
Check rate / week
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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 will resolve 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 crossing 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."
Review on Google
★★★★★
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 […].”
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How to book
From the first consultation to boarding, in 4 steps
No long forms or commitments until the boat is confirmed.
01
Tell us the plan
Dates, how many of you there 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.
02
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.
03
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.
04
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
Sailing trip in Tenerife: frequently asked questions
Do you really sail by sail or do you go by motor?
Sail whenever there is wind, which on this coast is most of the days. The northeast trade wind comes in cleanly as soon as you leave the land.
If on a specific day there is not enough wind, the skipper tells you before you leave. We prefer to notify you and let you decide rather than hoping to sail and end up on a motor ride.
Do I need to know how to sail or have a qualification?
No. The departure takes professional skipper included and you are passengers on a private boat. No license or experience is required.
If you have PER and experience and want to take the boat yourself, that is bareboat rental and it works differently.
Can I take the helm?
Yes, under the supervision of the skipper and when conditions allow it. It is normal and many clients end up trimming sails.
The legal responsibility remains with the skipper, so the final say on when and where is yours.
How long does a sailing trip last?
From three hours to a full day of six to eight. Three hours are enough to navigate the southwest coast; A full day includes anchoring, bathing and food on board.
Short departures depend on the gaps left by the fleet between weekly charters, so availability varies with the date.
Does the sailboat list? Do people get seasick?
Heeling, yes: it is part of sailing. Under normal conditions on this coast it is a comfortable list and many enjoy it.
If in the group there is someone prone to seasickness, small children or elderly people, we recommend catamaran, which sails upright.
How many people can fit?
Depending on the sailboat: 6 people in those of 38 and 41 feet to 10 or 11 in those from 51 to 55. For day trips without overnight stays, the capacity may be somewhat greater on some boats.
Tell us how many there are when you consult and we will tell you which unit fits best.
What port does it depart from?
From Marina del Sur, in Las Galletas (Arona), a quarter of an hour from Tenerife South airport and very close to Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje. See Tenerife South.
What is the best time?
From November to April, which is when our fleet is in the Canary Islands and when the trade wind eases compared to summer. More manageable sea, 20–23 °C and empty anchorages.
In July and August the wind blows much stronger here, especially in the channels between islands. From May to October these same boats sail in Mallorca.
Plans that combine well
Rent the sailboat
Check availability
Tell us your date and we'll tell you which sailboat is available
Live calendar of the fleet. For a short trip, the quickest thing is to write to us.
Tell us what boat you are looking for
Type of boat (sailboat, catamaran), dates, number of people and type (with or without skipper). We propose the available boats that best fit.
- Personalized response in less than 24 hours
- We propose the available boats that best fit
- No obligation until payment of 50% reservation
or call us at +34 615 348 576
There is wind here. Take advantage of it
Tell us the day, how many of you there are and how much time you have. We propose a sailboat and duration, with skipper included.