Costa Adeje: Private Yacht Trip with Watersports and Slides

The best thing about this Costa Adeje boat trip is simple: the yacht becomes your private floating water park. From Puerto Colón, you cruise along Tenerife’s southern coast, visit the aquatic cave at Palm-Mar, and stop near Playa de las Vistas for swimming and water toys.

I like the generous food and drink package, and I like the private format. You are not sharing the boat with a large crowd, and a professional crew handles the equipment, meal, and safety briefing. The main consideration is space: although the Gulliver carries up to 12 people, a full group may feel tight when everyone wants to sunbathe or use the deck.

Key points at a glance

• A 20-meter private yacht: The older Gulliver has plenty of room and comfort for a half-day on the sea.
• A full set of water toys: Use the slide, water bike, paddleboard, kayak, snorkel gear, and underwater scooter.
• Palm-Mar and Playa de las Vistas: The route combines coastal scenery with a proper swimming stop.
• Lunch and drinks included: Expect Canarian-style food, snacks, soft drinks, beer, white wine, and cava.
• Best for families and small groups: Seven or eight people should have a comfortable balance of deck space and privacy.
• Flexible planning: You can cancel up to 24 hours ahead, and reserve now while paying later.

Starting at Puerto Colón with your own yacht

Your meeting point is Tenerife Boats at Puerto Colón, Gate 13. This is the only departure point given for the Gulliver Fun Yacht, so check your route carefully before setting off. The experience lasts at least 3.5 hours, which is long enough for a proper meal and swim without taking up the whole day.

The Gulliver is a 20-meter yacht. It is not presented as a new luxury boat, and its older character is worth keeping in mind. You are paying for a private, activity-filled outing rather than a sleek modern yacht with a polished hotel feel.

That trade-off works well for families. The boat has the room, equipment, and practical comforts needed for a day at sea. You can move between the seating areas, swimming area, and water equipment without packing up every few minutes. A crew member gives a safety briefing and explains how the activities work.

The crew speaks Spanish, English, and Italian, so you can ask questions and get instructions in one of those languages. Since this is a private group, the pace is more personal than a standard shared cruise. You are not waiting for strangers to finish with the slide or kayak.

What the 3.5-hour route includes

The exact timing of each part can vary, but the cruise includes a coastal boat ride, sightseeing, a stop for water activities, lunch, drinks, and time around Los Cristianos. You may also have the chance to spot marine wildlife. One family reported seeing dolphins, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, so treat that as a possible bonus rather than the main reason to book.

The route includes the Acuatic Cave of Palm-Mar, a notable coastal point where the shoreline takes on a different character from the developed resort areas. You will see the coast from the water rather than from a road or promenade, which gives the trip a welcome change of pace.

The boat also stops near Playa de las Vistas. This is where the water activities become the main event. You can swim, snorkel, paddle, and use the slide while the yacht remains your base. The stop is listed at about 1.5 hours within the wider outing, giving you enough time to try several activities rather than rushing through one.

A short cruise can sometimes feel like a lot of time on a boat and not enough time doing anything. This trip avoids that problem by giving you a clear activity period. The drawback is that 3.5 hours passes quickly if your group wants to try every piece of equipment.

The Gulliver’s water park at sea

The waterslide is the headline attraction for children, but it is only one part of the package. You also get a water bike, paddleboard, kayak, snorkelling equipment, and an underwater scooter.

The slide is a good fit for children and adults who want a little speed without needing special skill. The water bike offers a different kind of fun, letting you pedal across the surface. Paddleboards and kayaks suit people who would rather move at their own pace.

Snorkelling gives you a chance to look below the surface, while the underwater scooter adds a more unusual way to move through the water. The experience does not promise a particular marine life encounter or underwater site, so set your expectations around casual coastal snorkelling rather than a specialist wildlife or scuba trip.

You can also use the boat as a relaxed base. If one person wants to paddle and another wants to sit with a drink, both can enjoy the same outing. That flexibility matters in a mixed-age group, especially when children want constant action but adults want a break.

The crew puts out the equipment for your private party and explains how to use it. You should still bring your own caution and follow the safety instructions. Sea conditions can affect which activities are possible. One family’s original outing had to be rearranged because strong wind made it unsafe to use the slide and water equipment. The crew first tried to assess the conditions, then moved the trip to another day.

That is an important practical point. The activities depend on the sea, not just the calendar. If wind prevents swimming or water toys, the trip may be less satisfying, but a responsible crew should put safety first.

Lunch, snacks, and an open drinks setup

The included meal is straightforward and suited to a relaxed day outdoors. You can expect:

• Vegetarian rice
• Roast chicken
• Potatoes
• Salad
• Bread
• Snacks

The meal is not fine dining, and it is not meant to be. It is filling food served during a boat trip, with flavors and dishes that fit a casual Canarian-style lunch. A family who took the trip particularly liked the rice and found the chicken, potatoes, salad, and bread generous enough for the day.

Drinks include water, Coca-Cola, Fanta lemon and orange, beer, white wine, and cava. Soft drinks and water are unlimited, and alcoholic drinks are available for adults. One useful detail from the experience is that music can be played through the speaker on board, which helps create a private party atmosphere for your group.

I like this arrangement because you do not need to organize lunch separately or return to shore hungry. You can get back on the boat after swimming, take a drink, and eat without turning the day into a series of logistics problems.

Still, food is basic rather than elaborate. If you have strict dietary needs, the supplied information only confirms vegetarian rice and the listed meal, so ask the operator before booking if you need something beyond that.

How private is the private group?

The boat can take up to 12 people, and that makes the price easier to understand. The advertised cost is $1,048 per group, not per person. At the full capacity, that works out to about $87 per person for 3.5 hours, including the crew, food, drinks, and water equipment.

At 12 people, the price can be good value for a family reunion, birthday, or group holiday. You get the entire yacht rather than individual seats on a shared cruise, and all the main activities are included.

There is a space question, though. A group of 12 can fit, but everyone may not have a comfortable spot to sunbathe at the same time. One group of seven found the size ideal, and another family of 11 had a very enjoyable outing. My practical advice is this: seven or eight people is likely to feel most comfortable, while 10 to 12 makes the trip more economical but potentially busier on deck.

For two people, the total price is a serious spend. The experience makes more financial sense when shared among a larger party. If you are a couple or small family, compare the private cost with a shared sailing trip before committing.

Who will enjoy this most?

This is built for families with children and for groups that want activities rather than a quiet sailing lesson. Children around the early teenage years should find plenty to occupy them, with the slide, underwater scooter, water bike, kayak, paddleboard, and snorkelling gear all available.

It also suits adults who want an easy social day. You can swim, eat, listen to music, and have a drink without arranging each part separately. The private setting is useful for birthday groups, extended families, and friends who want control over the mood and pace.

The experience is less suitable if you want a calm, elegant yacht cruise with minimal noise and no scheduled activity. The boat is designed around fun and movement. It is also not the best choice if your main goal is a guaranteed dolphin sighting, a serious scuba excursion, or a long visit to one particular beach.

The yacht is wheelchair accessible, which makes the trip possible for more people, though the supplied details do not explain how easy it is to reach the swimming platform or use the water equipment. If access needs are important for your party, contact the operator before booking and discuss the exact setup.

Weather, comfort, and what to pack

Bring a hat, sunscreen, and beach towel. These are not minor extras on a boat. The sun can feel strong on open water, and you will want a towel after the swimming stop.

Wear clothing that can get wet and use footwear that you can manage safely around a boat. The supplied information does not specify changing rooms or storage arrangements, so avoid bringing more belongings than you need.

Wind matters. Strong conditions may prevent use of the slide and other water toys, even if the boat can still leave the harbor. The crew has shown flexibility by rearranging an outing when conditions were not suitable, but a weather change can still affect your holiday schedule.

For that reason, I would avoid booking this on the final few hours of your Tenerife stay. Give yourself another day in case the sea forces a change. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and the reserve-now, pay-later option gives you some flexibility while you organize the rest of your trip.

The practical value of the crew

A good crew matters more here than on a simple sightseeing cruise. There are several pieces of equipment to explain, children need supervision around the water, and the lunch and drinks need to appear at the right time.

The crew provides the safety briefing and handles the water equipment. The strongest feedback about the experience centers on friendly service and clear explanations. That is exactly what you want when a group includes children who are eager to get in the water.

The crew also appears willing to work around conditions instead of forcing the schedule. If wind or sea conditions make the activities unsafe, that judgment protects the best part of the outing. It may be disappointing in the moment, but a boat trip is not improved by pushing ahead in poor conditions.

No individual guide names are supplied, so you should not book this expecting a named skipper or private tour historian. The value comes from the crew’s practical service, activity setup, and care with the day.

Should you book the Gulliver Fun Yacht?

Book it if you are a group of family or friends who want a private half-day on the water with built-in entertainment. The combination of a private yacht, many water toys, lunch, drinks, and a multilingual crew is hard to beat for a group of seven to 10 people.

Think twice if you are traveling as a couple, want a quiet luxury cruise, or care most about a guaranteed wildlife sighting. The Gulliver is an older boat, food is simple, and the full group capacity may feel crowded on the deck.

For most families, the decision comes down to group size and sea conditions. If you have enough people to share the cost, your children want action, and you can keep another day free in case of strong wind, this is a practical and good-value choice from Puerto Colón.

FAQ

Where does the yacht trip start?

The trip starts at Tenerife Boats, Puerto Colón, Gate 13.

How long does the experience last?

The trip lasts 3.5 hours.

How many people can join the private yacht trip?

The Gulliver Fun Yacht can accommodate up to 12 people in a private group.

What water activities are included?

You can use the waterslide, water bike, paddleboard, kayak, snorkelling equipment, and underwater scooter.

Is food included?

Yes. The included meal has vegetarian rice, roast chicken, potatoes, salad, bread, and snacks.

What drinks are included?

Drinks include water, Coca-Cola, Fanta lemon and orange, beer, white wine, and cava. Soft drinks and water are unlimited.

What languages does the crew speak?

The live tour is available in Spanish, English, and Italian.

What should I bring?

Bring a hat, sunscreen, and beach towel.

Is the yacht wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible. The supplied details do not explain access to the swimming area or water equipment, so ask the operator about your specific needs before booking.

Can I cancel the booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later.