13 Snorkeling in Gran Canaria, Ranked by Travellers

1.Puerto de Mogan: Boat and Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 855 reviews · 3 hours · from $69Our pick

Family-friendly Puerto de Mogan boat trip with guided snorkeling at El Perchel, cliffside views, and vegetarian tapas onboard.

“Excellent trip. Marta and Ruben ran the trip very well. Informative, friendly. Plenty of time for snorkelling - lots of fish Not too many other passengers so lots of space on the boat. Good local lunch and plenty of drinks available. Responsive and helpful to questions sent before and after trip. Nice touch of sending video:photos of the trip for free.”

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2.3h Boat Trip + Snorkeling in Puerto de Mogan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 785 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71Top rated

3-hour Puerto de Mogan boat trip with snorkeling at El Perchel, Canarian lunch, open bar, paddleboard, and photo plus drone shots.

“No wonder Marta and Ruben are ranked #1 on tripadvisor! This boat trip was amazing, we felt so welcome! A lovely trip out from Mogan with amazing tapas and the perfect stop for snorkelling. All equipment including snorkelling top tips and photos was provided. I highly recommend this trip. Perfect for friends and families (and easy to find at the port).”

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3.Shared yacht trip with drinks, lunch, and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 630 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $85

Shared yacht trip from Puerto Rico to Mogán with cava, open bar, tapas snack, snorkeling, and paddleboarding for up to 12 people.

“Loved the boat trip! We got a transfer from our hotel to the boat. The crew was nice and they took good care of us on board.”

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4.Las Palmas: Las Canteras Beach Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 416 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $46Best value

Guided snorkeling at Las Canteras Beach in Las Palmas. Snorkel 1-1.5 hours, gear provided, marine life spotting, and fruit after.

“I very much enjoyed the tour. Our guide was extremely friendly and took good care of us. We were equipped with Neopren suits, goggles and diving fins, which was all helpful as the water got cold after 1h30.”

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5.Puerto Mogán: Guided Adventure Kayak Tour in Caves & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 370 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $61

Paddle Puerto Mogán in a 2-seat kayak through sea caves, snorkel volcanic reefs, and add optional cliff jumps for real adrenaline.

“The overall experience was amazing: our guides Pablo and Paul were full of energy and good vibes and the mix of kayaking, snorkelling, cliff jumping (up to 5m) and going inside the small caves made it a truly wholesome experience. Pictures and videos from our tour were also taken and shared - great service 🙏 thanks again, highly recommend!!”

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6.Kayaking Adventure Route with Snorkeling in Mogan Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $62

Paddle, snorkel, and swim the Mogan Caves on Gran Canaria. Small group, waterproof gear, and cliff-jump options, about 4 hours.

“Una actividad que no te puedes perder si visitas la isla. El sitio es increible y sobre todo cuando quien te guía disfruta de lo que hace y lo transmite. Cinco estrellas son poco, muchas gracias Pablo por un gran día.”

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7.Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria: boat trip, drinks, food, paddle surfing, snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 310 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Four hours from Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria with hammocks, unlimited drinks and tapas, plus snorkeling and paddle surfing.

“We have been on a few boat trips and also did the Africat trip 3yrs ago and my two young girls said this boat trip this year was by far the best. I also agree, really nice polite staff clean and very comfortable seating with plenty of room on the boat an added bonus was the paddle boards and floating beds lots of fun to be had. We had a great snorkelling experience too and the jet skis were brilliant and very reasonably priced. Definitely be booking this one again when we are in Gran Canaria next.”

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8.4 Hour Boat Tour with Snorkeling from Puerto Rico and Mogan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $90

A small-group 4-5 hour boat day from Puerto Rico and Mogán with snorkeling at Playa de Veneguera, beach stops, and an included lunch.

“I absolutely loved everything about this trip, from being picked up at hotel to the great company onboard, It's well worth paying the extra for the pure luxury of just 11 others onboard. Food and drink were plentiful and delicious, the guys really looked after us all. Highly recommend!”

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9.Sailing Trip and Snorkeling (max. 8 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $92

Small-group sailing and snorkeling from Puerto de Mogan on Gran Canaria, with hotel pickup, paddleboarding, secluded bay time, and lunch.

“Really nice and clean boat and really nice tourguids. Clear waters, great for snorkeling. Nice food. Overall good time.”

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10.Kayak & Snorkeling Tour in Caves in Mogan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 153 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $77

Kayak through Mogan caves and snorkel quiet coves from Playa de Taurito, with wetsuits and gear included on a private 4-hour adventure.

“Going through the cave in a kayak was a fun challenge. It was great to escape the crowds and be on the water. We enjoyed visiting a quieter, more natural beach.”

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11.Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 105 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

2-hour snorkeling trip from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria with a small group, gear included, and an English guide showing the best marine spots for $53.

“Not much to see. Staff was good. But just Rocks with some fish. We were back 1/2 before schedule.”

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12.Snorkeling in Gran Canaria with Hotel Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Hotel pickup Gran Canaria snorkel safari with PADI-style coaching, top gear, and two possible sites, Amadores Bay or Puerto de Mogan.

“We booked this activity from viator and that was super fun and scary for both of us! Did not know swimming We both got panicked but the instructors took care of everything! Fatima was so kind she didn’t leave my hands for a sec and made sure I can see everything underneath the water !! Carl another instructor was with my husband and did the same! We are so grateful as we booked the activity in a group but it turned out 1-1 which was very comfortable for us as this was our first time! Owner James and Sophie are amazing! Their communication was great! Because of some marathon when…”

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13.Shared Yacht Tour with Drinks Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Small-group yacht trip in Gran Canaria with hotel pickup, cava and open bar, lunch snacks, snorkeling, paddle boards, and bay views.

“Amazing trip, staff were so friendly and attentive. We were collected and dropped back to our hotel which saved us a lot of hassle! The boat was beautiful, loads of space to sit, relax and sunbathe. Plenty of time to swim in the cove, loads of equipment provided to snorkel etc. The tapas and drinks were lovely. This trip was slightly more pricey than others we looked at however it is great value for money when you include a 4 hour trip, collection from and to your hotel, drinks and food, equipment provided and friendliness of staff. I would highly recommend for couples.”

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