Yacht Charter Tenerife
With attractive islands, idyllic beaches, exciting prevailing winds and long sailing season, the Canaries are the ideal destination for a European sailing vacation.
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Sailing Tenerife
The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean off Spain’s southwest and Africa’s northwest coasts, comprising Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. These are the seven main islands, although there are many other smaller islets to discover while sailing the Canary Islands.
On Tenerife, where we have our base at Amarilla Marina, you’ll find the world’s third highest volcano, Mount Teide. Renting a boat in Tenerife is great for lovers of marine life as you can see dolphins, pilot whales and even manta rays. It’s also a hotspot for watersports, especially kitesurfing.
Lanzarote is home to a national park with impressive geological formations created by volcanic eruptions and, if you love beach life, Fuerteventura has a coastline with 150km of white sand. For a subtropical experience, La Gomera offers hiking in a luxuriant forest with rare flora and fauna, while in Gran Canaria you can take a challenging 12km walk to the impressive Roque Nublo monolith.
For your yacht charter in the Canaries, you’ll need a sailing license recognized by the local port authorities. Alternatively, you can hire a skipper. Read our guide to sailing qualifications for more information.
Available charter types
Things to do in Tenerife
Volcano cable cars
Visit Mount Teide in Tenerife, Spain’s highest peak, by cable car. Head to the top in just eight minutes for an incredible view where you can spot some of the other Canary Islands on clear days. Early morning is said to be the best time.
The Fire Mountains of Timanfaya
Sail to Lanzarote and visit a lava flow landscape formed from eruptions 300 years ago. See how close the magma is to the surface and eat chicken grilled by volcanic heat.
Corralejo on Fuerteventura
One of the best things to do in Fuerteventura is to head to the Grandes Playas with its wide stretch of golden powder sand, rolling dunes and the chance to go kite and windsurfing. For more seclusion, head south from Playa Larga.
Garajonay National Park
On Gomera, walk through this lush, green laurel forest, often covered by a thick, damp mist reminiscent of tropical rainforests. The vegetation is unique and the park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sand dunes
On Gran Canaria, head to the Natural Dune Reserve of Maspalomas and feel like you have arrived in Africa. These dunes are huge and a great setting to watch the sunset.
Weather insights
When is the best time to visit Tenerife?
The best time to visit Tenerife is between spring and fall, although it is warm all year round. Tenerife has a typically dry climate between March through October, which gives a long sailing season. It is known as the sunniest island in the Canaries. In the spring, temperatures are around 73ºF before peaking in the summer months around 82ºF on average. Even during fall, you can still enjoy warm days around 78ºF right up to mid-October.
What are the sailing conditions in Tenerife?
Sailing conditions in Tenerife are excellent, with northeast trade winds that blow strongest in the warmest hours of the day. The winds are strongest in the shoulder seasons and peak in July at up to 30mph.
Pay attention to advisory information regarding sailing La Palma.
Sailing charters in Tenerife with Dream Yacht Charter
Bareboat yacht charters
Take the helm and enjoy an itinerary bursting with geological wonders and beautiful beaches with a sailing trip in Tenerife.
Skippered Yacht charters
You can still enjoy sailing Tenerife even if you don’t know how to sail. Hire a skipper to show you and your guests around the islands’ highlights while you relax.
Tenerife sailing itinerary
Take a look at our Tenerife sailing vacation suggestions
Useful information for sailing charters Tenerife
How do I get to Tenerife from the US?
To reach the base for your Tenerife charter vacation, you can fly from New York to Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) via European cities with American or Norwegian airlines, or from Miami with Tap Air Portugal. You can also fly to Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN). Alternatively, you can fly to Madrid and get a connecting flight to Tenerife. Check the airport websites for more information.
We can arrange taxi transfers to our marina, which takes about 15 minutes from Tenerife Sur Airport and an hour from Tenerife Norte Airport.
What is the language spoken?
The local language of Tenerife is Spanish, although English is widely spoken among the friendly islanders.
What is the currency?
The currency in Tenerife is the Euro (EUR).
What documents do I need to sail Tenerife?
For your sailing trip in Tenerife, make sure your passport is in date and valid for the duration of your stay. You will also need a sailing license recognized by local port authorities.
Talk to us to make sure you have the correct documents before you travel.
How do I get around Tenerife?
Major car rental companies operate offices at the airport, or you can use the public bus service. Just look for the bright green buses. For more information, visit the bus company’s website.
You can take one of the area’s white taxis. These run on the meter or you can negotiate a price, which should be agreed on before you get into the taxi.
What is the Wi-Fi like?
There is internet access available at the marina in the cafe and you can pay to access an internet-enabled laptop. Wi-Fi is also available via cafes and hotspots, but you may need to pay. Cell phones can work depending on zones, but don’t forget the roaming fees.
Where can I find weather forecasts?
You can find Tenerife weather forecasts on the Windy.com website..
What provisioning is there?
There are plenty of choices for provisioning in Tenerife, including a supermarket just a five-minute drive from our marina.
What baggage can I take on my Tenerife sailing vacation?
When sailing the Canary Islands, please take only soft bags and not suitcases as they are too cumbersome.
What is the electrical current?
The land electrical current in Tenerife is 220V.
What is the dialing code?
The dialing code for Tenerife is +34.
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FAQ
See all our FAQsWhat is the cancellation policy for Sail Share?
We highly recommend you arrange travel insurance in case you need to cancel for an unexpected reason to cover non-refundable deposits.
Our Sail Share cabin cancellation fees are:
- More than 90 days before original embarkation date: 25% of the charter fee
- 89 – 60 days before original embarkation date: 50% of the charter fee
- 59 – 30 days before original embarkation date: 75% of the charter fee
- Fewer than 29 days before original embarkation date: 100% of the charter fee
How flexible is the itinerary for a Sail Share charter?
Our yacht itineraries are designed by our destination experts and are set to showcase the best of the destination’s highlights. They are set and not flexible, even if you book all the cabins.
What happens if the weather changes while sailing on a Sail Share charter?
The skipper may decide to change the itinerary if there is bad weather.
Can I choose which cabin I want when I book a Sail Share?
Choose a double cabin with shared bath, or private bath for an additional fee.
Are there child or age restrictions for Sail Share?
Minimum Age: 16 years old
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