Sailing the Canary Islands
Introduction
A yacht adventure is the ideal way to experience what many consider the world's most beautiful islands: the Canary Islands. Sail for seven days aboard our 18m (58 ft) yacht, with time for hiking, snorkeling and relaxing. Explore historical sites and cafe-lined harbours, and dine on fresh seafood.
- Relax on beautiful beaches
- Swim in brilliant turquoise waters
- Try your hand at sailing or just kick back on the deck of our yacht
- Wander through historical cobblestone villages and enjoy local museums and cafes
- Duration: 7 days
- Start/Finish City: San Miguel Marina to San Miguel Marina
- Service Level: Standard
- Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
- Physical Grading: 3 - Average
- Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
- Travel Style: Marine
- Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat.
- Trip Type: Small Group
- Small group experience; Max 10
What's Included
6 nts aboard a 18m (58 ft) sailing yacht, Fully licensed skipper.
Highlights
Relax on beautiful beaches, swim in brilliant turquoise waters, try your hand at sailing or just kick back on the deck of our yacht, wander through historical cobblestone villages and enjoy local museums and cafes.
Important Notes
1. Please note that due to weather conditions, it is possible that the sailboat won’t be able to dock in Tenerife, meaning that it may be required to take a short ferry ride to the boat at the start of the trip, or back to Tenerife at the end of the trip.
2. Space is limited on the boat and especially in your cabin. You can only take soft sided luggage on board, such as a mid-sized backpack or soft duffel bag. (Less than is 15kgs). Suitcases are not appropriate for our Sailing adventures as they are not pliable enough to fit into the niches available for luggage.
3. Fresh water is very limited on board, and as such we ask for your understanding that showers are limited to one quick shower per person a day.
4. It's important to note that the beds in the cabins are not the usual length of a standard bed. The length is approximately 1.8 meters (6 feet).
5. Electrical outlets on board are European style with 2 pins (240V), and are only operational while in port. It is recommended to bring an external battery pack for charging personal electronics.
6. This is a self-catering trip, and everybody will be expected to participate, cleaning up after themselves, and keeping the boat ship shape at all times (including washing the dishes, and emptying the bins when ashore).
7. Physical Rating:
- You should be able to climb up small steep ladders, or walk over a wooden plank (without a handrail) when boarding/disembarking the vessel, and be physically able to carry your luggage.
- You will often be climbing in and out of the yachts inflatable tenders at beach landing spots, and boarding/disembarking the tender from the yacht in sometimes challenging conditions.
- Moving around the yacht while under sail can be challenging as it moves in the waves or heels over to its side. You should be physically able, and comfortable, to move about in such conditions.
8. If you don't have an EU Drivers Licence, make sure to get an International Licence to be able to rent a car/ATV/scooter on the islands.
9. Twin cabins will have a double bed on the bottom bunk and a single bed on the top bunk. The Twin cabin which has a shared bathroom, will be shared with the skipper/captain, who will need to access the bathroom via the passenger cabin.
10. Kindly note that there may be one or two longer travel days specified on the itinerary, and we appreciate your understanding as we strive to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Group Leader Description
A G Adventures Skipper CEO will be with the group throughout your journey. The aim of the Skipper CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible, as well as taking complete charge of the sailing, your safety on board and the safety of the vessel. As this is a real sailing adventure, our Skipper might also request your help on board and will be more than happy to impart some of their vast sailing knowledge during the course of the journey. Our Skippers are all fully licensed with many years of experience sailing around the world. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and you can expect your skipper to have a broad general knowledge of the Canary Islands you will visit.
Group Size Notes
Max 10
Meals Included
No meals included
Meals
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
On our Canary Islands sailing trips, the G Adventures Skipper/CEO will help you make a food kitty, where around EUR 60 per person, per week will be added to the kitty for small food items on board to cover breakfasts, lunches and the odd dinner.
Breakfasts and lunches are prepared by yourself, and most dinners are taken ashore at local restaurants.
Transport
18m (58 ft) sailing yacht.
Solo Travellers
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Accommodation
5 twin/double bed cabins, 4 bathrooms, 3 showers.
Joining Instructions
ARRIVING IN Tenerife
The boat is located in Marina San Miguel. (Amarilla Golf)
The meeting point address, which is right above the San Miguel Marina office is:“Restaurante El Mirador de la Marina, 38639 Amarilla Golf, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.”
Arriving by plane: Take a taxi directly to Marina San Miguel (about 20 minutes). Alternatively, take a bus to the Urbanization 'Golf del Sur' and then
walk down to Marina San Miguel.
The meeting point is “Restaurante El Mirador de la Marina, 38639 Amarilla Golf, Santa Cruz de Tenerife" which is right above the San Miguel Marina office.
There will be a table reserved with a G Adventures sign, your Skipper will meet you there at 4pm. Your Skipper will organize a short welcome meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive
information about general and specific aspects of the trip.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BE AT THE JOINING POINT AT 4pm SHARP ON DAY 1.
To arrange an arrival or departure transfer, we recommend you book through our preferred transfer provider:
https://partner.holidaytaxis.com/?ref=GADVE
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us in a situation demanding urgent assistance, we kindly request that you reserve the use of our emergency phone strictly for genuine emergencies. For immediate support, we recommend reaching out to either the G Adventures Representative or our G Adventures Office by phone. If, for any reason, an immediate response is not received, please leave a comprehensive message along with your contact information. This will enable our team to promptly return your call and provide the necessary assistance. In the case of a severe emergency, please contact:
Skipper +34 697 770 552
Operations +94 777 353 606
Director of Global Sailing +353 87 660 0644
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below which will connect you directly with our Sales team who will happily assist you. Hours of operation by region can be found here
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 2060
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1300 853 325
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 415
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
ALL OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES: +44 207 243 9878
Finishing Point Instructions
Marina San Miguel, Tenerife.
Your yacht will arrive to the finishing point in time for you to leave after breakfast
In regard to booking onward travel for the last day of your Sailing the Canary Islands trip, a flight time of 1pm or later is ideal as this will add further flexibility to your itinerary.
What to Take
There is limited space on the yachts. We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack. A good size daypack is also essential.
PLEASE NOTE: No hard suitcases are permitted due to limited space
PLEASE NOTE: waterproof / windproof 'spray' jacket is essential, even in warm climates.
Packing List
Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)
Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
• Quick Covid Test/Antigen Test (optional)
Marine:
• Drybag (Will help keep cameras and essentials dry)
• External battery pack
• Motion sickness tablets
• Sarong
• Snorkel gear (optional) (Only if own equipment is preferred.)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Laundry
Laundry facilities can be found in some harbors, ask your skipper for the best places.
Visas and Entry Requirements
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your own responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements for your trip will vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as far as possible, but rules do change and sometimes without warning. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check the information yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements.
Visa information specific to your destination and nationality can be found in our Important Pre-Departure Information page here
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
During the trip please allow $150-170USD (or equivalent) on tour for taxi/bus/tour vehicle around the islands while exploring, and the transport for optional activities.
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Tipping
Tipping is customary in Europe. As a standard rule, 10% of the bill for any wait/hospitality staff, and a smaller amount (€1 or €2) for other service providers.
Tipping is expected in Europe - though not a compulsory - component of your tour program, and an expression of your satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you throughout your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides. You may do this individually, or collectively and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping local guides range from 10-20%, depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your Skipper CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.
At the end of each trip, if you felt your G Adventures Skipper CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is expected and appreciated. The precise amount is a personal preference, however it is suggested 10EUR per person, per day can be used as a minimum guideline.
Optional Activities
No optional activities
Health
Please note: We do not have a constant power source onboard, and cannot facilitate the use of Sleep Apnea/CPAP machines. Bringing a suitable battery pack is required.
Inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
No particular health issues in the Canary Islands, just that in some more remote islands bottled water is more recommended to drink. Just keep in mind that some heat waves are possible from June to October all over the country. People who are sensitive to seasickness should come prepared.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit, hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements.
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:
Trip Specific Safety
Spain is a relatively safe country if you take the same precaution you would back home in any major and/or touristy cities, use common sense and do not hesitate to ask your skipper about specific areas to avoid. Also it is recommended to carry with you only the money and documentation you need for the day. Always keep an eye on your belongings, while having a drink, at the internet cafe, waiting at the bus station...
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
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Minimum Age
Minimum age of 16 years for this trip. Minimum age is 16 years for this trip. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.