Private Yacht Tour with Drinks and Snorkeling in Gran Canaria

The best part of this Gran Canaria outing is the chance to have a private yacht for your own group, then stop at a sea-access-only cove near Mogán for snorkeling, paddle boarding, swimming, and a freshly prepared snack. You get open-bar drinks, cava on arrival, and a crew member who can give you as much attention or privacy as you want.

I like the small-group format and the simple hotel pickup, especially if you are staying around Puerto Rico or Mogán. I also like that the main water activities and equipment are included, so the price is not just for sitting on a boat and looking at the coast. The main drawback is cost: $722.87 is a lot for a four-hour trip unless you can fill most of the eight seats.

Key points at a glance

• Private boat for up to eight: Your group does not share the yacht with strangers.
• Perchel Cove is the main stop: Swim, snorkel, use the paddle board, and relax while snacks are prepared.
• Drinks are included: Beer, soft drinks, sangria, water, sparkling water, juices, and a welcome glass of cava are provided.
• Hotel pickup is available: A van collects you about 30 minutes before departure, with only five minutes of waiting time.
• Paid water sports are optional: Jet ski, sea scooter, and parasailing cost extra and are not part of the base price.
• Weather matters: Poor conditions can lead to a new date or a full refund.

Sailing out from Puerto Rico with cava in hand

The tour begins at Infinity Boat Tours Gran Canaria in Puerto Rico, at Calle Amarre EC, C. Puerto Escala, 1. If you use the pickup service, a van collects you at your hotel or accommodation about 30 minutes before departure. You need to provide the exact hotel, resort, or address and be ready on time. The pickup waiting limit is only five minutes, so this is not the morning to wander down for breakfast first.

If you go directly to the port, arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start. The boat then heads out from Puerto Rico while you receive a glass of cava and a short explanation of the day. This opening stretch lasts about 50 minutes, giving you time to settle in, take photographs, and enjoy the sea breeze before the more active part begins.

I like this pace. A four-hour boat outing can feel rushed if the crew tries to pack in too many stops. Here, the first part gives you a proper stretch of open-water sailing. You can sit with a drink, talk with your group, and let the coast pass by instead of treating the yacht like a taxi between beaches.

The tour is private, but that does not mean the crew will hover over you. Feedback about hosts named Christian and Ronnie points to attentive service with room for privacy. That balance matters on a private boat. You want help when you need it, but you also want time with your own friends or family.

Veneguera Beach is a short coastal introduction

The boat passes Playa de Veneguera, with about 10 minutes set aside for the guide to explain the beach and its particular features. This is a viewing stop, not a long shore visit, so do not book the trip expecting to walk on every beach along the route.

That brief pause works as a scenic break between the open-water departure and the longer cove stop. You might take a few photographs or simply listen to the guide while the boat moves close enough to appreciate the coast from the water.

The limitation is clear: the tour does not give you time to explore Veneguera on foot. If your priority is beach time on land, this boat trip is not a replacement for a coastal walking tour. Its strength is seeing places from the sea, with no need to pack and unpack beach gear at each stop.

Perchel Cove brings the real action

The central stop is Playa del Perchel, an attractive cove near Mogán that can only be reached from the sea. The boat spends about 90 minutes here, making it the main reason to choose this trip over a simple sightseeing cruise.

This is where you can swim, snorkel, and use the paddle board. Snorkeling equipment is included, as is one paddle board and a floating platform. The floating platform gives you a useful place to sit or rest between swims, while the paddle board adds a little activity without requiring another booking.

The tour also includes time for the crew to prepare assorted snacks using fresh, seasonal ingredients. You can take a swim, come back aboard, order a drink from the included selection, and eat while looking out over the Atlantic. This is a much better setup than trying to balance a packed lunch on a crowded beach.

The food is described as assorted snacks, with images used to show the selection, but no full menu is provided. I would treat it as a generous light meal rather than a guaranteed lunch. If you have specific dietary needs, ask before booking because the supplied details do not confirm special diets.

The included drinks cover beer, soft drinks, sangria, water, sparkling water, and juices. The welcome cava is also included. Cocktails, wine, and mixed drinks cost extra, so do not assume every alcoholic drink at the bar is part of the price.

You can also pay for extra water activities at Perchel Cove:

• Jet ski: €35 for 10 minutes
• Sea scooter: €20 per person for 10 minutes
• Parasailing: €35 per person for 10 minutes

These add-ons can change the value equation quickly. If two people choose parasailing and others order paid drinks, your final cost will be higher than the advertised group rate. On the other hand, you can skip all of them and still have snorkeling, swimming, a paddle board, and the floating platform included.

The 90-minute stop should be enough for a relaxed swim and a snack, but it is not an all-day beach session. If eight people are sharing one paddle board, you will need to take turns. The same applies to the floating platform, though the boat provides other ways to relax.

Mogán Bay gives you a camera stop

After Perchel Cove, the yacht heads toward Mogán. About 30 minutes is set aside for views and photographs around the special Bay of Mogán.

This part is less about a formal activity and more about seeing the coast from a position you cannot get from a road. Bring your camera or phone, but secure it carefully around the water. The route gives you a chance to capture your group, the boat, and the bay without spending the entire day moving from one attraction to another.

The description also refers to memorable moments and sunset views, but the supplied schedule does not guarantee a sunset departure. Ask about the timing if sunset photography is important to you. The tour may be enjoyable in late afternoon, yet you should not book it solely on the assumption that sunset is included.

The return route passes Tauro Beach

The final hour runs back toward Puerto Rico, passing Playa de Tauro without stopping. This is a sailing stretch, not another swim break.

That hour helps complete the outing at an unhurried pace. You can finish your drink, sit on the deck, and enjoy the return instead of being rushed straight from the water into the port. It also means you should plan on four hours away from your hotel, plus the time needed for pickup and return.

The boat ends back at the original meeting point in Puerto Rico. If you arrange hotel transportation, confirm the return details with the operator. The provided information confirms pickup to the hotel or accommodation, but it does not give a separate return schedule for every property.

What the $722.87 group price really means

The advertised price is $722.87 per group of up to eight people. Filled to capacity, that works out to about $90 per person. For a couple, the same price is about $361 per person, which makes the tour far harder to justify.

I see the strongest value for a family or friend group that can use most of the eight available places. You are paying for privacy, a captain, pickup, roughly four hours on the water, snacks, a drink selection, snorkeling equipment, a paddle board, and a floating platform. A shared boat might cost less, but it will not give you the same control over the group space.

The value is also better if you plan to use the included equipment. If you only want a quiet cruise with drinks, you may be paying for facilities you barely touch. If your group wants to swim, snorkel, paddle, and share snacks at a sea-access-only cove, the price makes more sense.

Remember that cocktails, wine, and mixed drinks are extra. The jet ski, sea scooter, and parasailing are also extra. Set a spending limit before departure if several people in your group are tempted by the add-ons.

Who will enjoy this private yacht trip most

I would recommend this outing to a group that wants a relaxed day at sea rather than a packed sightseeing schedule. It suits families, couples traveling with friends, and small celebrations where privacy matters.

It also works well for people who want both activity and downtime. You can snorkel for a while, try the paddle board, swim from the boat, then sit with a drink and snacks. That mix is more appealing than a tour that forces everyone to spend the full day in the water.

The tour may be less suitable if you want extensive time on land, a full meal, or a long list of shore visits. Veneguera and Tauro are passed without a beach stop, while Mogán is mainly a scenic viewing section. Perchel Cove is the only major water-play stop.

If you get seasick easily, bring motion sickness tablets. The operator specifically recommends this precaution. The tour requires good weather, and poor conditions can lead to a different date or a full refund.

Most people can take part, according to the supplied activity details, but no detailed accessibility information is provided. Ask the operator directly if anyone in your group needs help boarding, moving around the boat, or using the equipment.

Practical timing and booking advice

The experience is offered in English and includes a mobile ticket. Confirmation is sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. The tour is often reserved well ahead of time, with an average booking lead time of 33 days, so I would not leave it until the last few days if your holiday dates are fixed.

Arrive early even if you use the pickup. Direct arrivals should be 15 minutes early, and hotel pickup requires you to be ready at the agreed time. Since the van waits only five minutes, a late start could affect the whole group.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations or changes made inside that window are not refunded or accepted. Weather cancellations are handled differently: you are offered another date or a full refund.

The boat tour itself lasts about four hours. The listed schedule includes 50 minutes after leaving Puerto Rico, 10 minutes at Veneguera, 90 minutes at Perchel, 30 minutes near Mogán, and one hour passing Tauro on the way back. Pickup adds time before the boat departs.

Should you book it?

Book this private yacht trip if you can fill several of the eight seats and want a mix of sea views, swimming, snorkeling, drinks, and quiet group time. Perchel Cove, included equipment, hotel pickup, and the flexible private setting give it more substance than a basic cruise.

I would skip it if you are traveling as only one or two people and mainly want a cheap boat ride. The group price is difficult to defend at low occupancy, and the extra water sports can push the cost higher.

For the right group, this is a polished half-day on the water with a sensible rhythm: sail, stop, swim, eat, photograph Mogán, and sail home. Just remember that the main beach visits are from the boat, the food is snacks rather than a confirmed full meal, and the most exciting add-ons cost extra.

FAQ

How long is the private yacht tour?

The activity lasts approximately four hours, not counting the time needed for hotel pickup before departure.

Where does the tour begin and end?

It begins at Infinity Boat Tours Gran Canaria, Calle Amarre EC, C. Puerto Escala, 1, 35130 Puerto Rico, Las Palmas, Spain. It ends back at the same meeting point.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. A van picks you up at the door of your hotel or accommodation about 30 minutes before the excursion. You must provide the property name or address and be ready at the agreed time.

How many people can join the private yacht?

The price covers one private group of up to eight people. Only your group participates in the activity.

What drinks and food are included?

You receive a welcome glass of cava, plus beer, soft drinks, sangria, water, sparkling water, and juices. Assorted snacks are included. Cocktails, wine, and mixed drinks cost extra.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment is included, along with one paddle board and a floating platform.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are not accepted or refunded. If poor weather cancels the tour, you are offered another date or a full refund.