Gran Canaria Boat trips

Boat trips on Gran Canaria leave from the south and south-west, where the harbours and marinas are: Arguineguín, which still has a working fishing port, the marina at Puerto Rico, and the canal-side harbour at Puerto de Mogán, with the port at Pasito Blanco further east. The trips run from a couple of hours along the coast to full days with lunch and swimming stops, on sailing boats, catamarans and motor cruisers.

Some trips set out to look for dolphins and whales in the open water. Sightings are never guaranteed, so choose an operator that says so plainly rather than one that promises them. The practical catch is the sea: the Atlantic can be lively even on a sunny day, so take seasickness tablets beforehand if you need them, and book early in your stay so there is a spare day if a trip is cancelled for the weather.