The action doesn't take place only on land in Tenerife – the seas off the island are brimming with activity. This exciting waterborne excursion aboard an oriental junk boat adds an exotic touch to your holiday. The aptly named Shogun takes in the imposing Los Gigantes cliffs – a must-see.

Made of teak hardwood, the Shogun is a replica junk plying a route along the west coast. During this five-hour cruise, you'll sail in the shadow of the legendary Los Gigantes cliffs – which rise up to 600 metres above the sea. Keep an eye out for whales and dolphins, too.

There'll also be a swim stop and lunch served on board. Rice, grilled chicken, bread, salads and fruit with water, soft drinks and beer are all on the menu. A great day at see with some epic sightseeing.

I found out after the trip that a weather warning had been issued for high winds and rough seas. The trip went ahead anyway resulting in many passengers being seasick. Went nowhere near Los Giganties,just up and down the coast killing time. Back in port at 2.30. Should have been cancelled. Disappointing.

Great value for money 5 hr cruise crew were lovely Nice lunch provided Soft drinks and alcohol on board Great fun

Collections and crew were friendly. However, sea was very rough. Half the people on board were sea sick. Boat seemed to be travelling very fast in first half of trip. Very few ate lunch. Crew were pleasant and friendly but maybe too rough a day conditions wise for the boat to be sailing.

Everything about the excursion was amazing it was on our second wedding anniversary aswell and was so special we managed to see 3 pilot whales and some dolphins the staff were amazing and very informative I would highly recommend this experience

Good transfers, Spacious and plenty of room on boat, friendly staff, informative, good food Got to see bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales An amazing experience

Excellent day out. We saw Dolphins and Whales the crew were great. The lunch and drinks available on board were delicious. The only downside was the swim felt dangerous, the sea was rough where the boat stopped and people were prevented from getting back up the ladder as other passengers came down. It was very tiring swimming against strong currents they should have had another ladder to allow people to get out of the water safely.

Why you’ll love this…

Five-hour cruise in an oriental junk
Discover the coastline of western Tenerife
Sail in the shadow of the 600m-high Los Gigantes cliffs
Enjoy a swim stop in the cool Atlantic

Important to know

Drinks are served with lunch only
Itinerary is subject to sea conditions on the day
Subject to weather conditions
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring a towel
Bring a hat

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What’s included

Boat cruise
Lunch
Escort
Lifejacket
Beer, water and soft drinks

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4

What people say about this experience

4.3/5

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Based on 13 reviews

Review categories

Value for money

4.4/5

Safety

4.6/5

Service

4.6/5

Staff

4.6/5

All ratings (13)

5 stars (7)

54%

4 stars (4)

31%

3 stars (1)

2 stars (0)

1 star (1)

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Patrick
Solo traveler
March 23, 2025
1.4
United States of America
I found out after the trip that a weather warning had been issued for high winds and rough seas. The trip went ahead anyway resulting in many passengers being seasick. Went nowhere near Los Giganties,just up and down the coast killing time. Back in port at 2.30. Should have been cancelled. Disappointing.
D
Donna
Traveled as a couple
August 18, 2024
5
United States of America
Great value for money 5 hr cruise crew were lovely Nice lunch provided Soft drinks and alcohol on board Great fun
C
Colm
Traveled with a group of friends
March 11, 2024
3
United States of America
Collections and crew were friendly. However, sea was very rough. Half the people on board were sea sick. Boat seemed to be travelling very fast in first half of trip. Very few ate lunch. Crew were pleasant and friendly but maybe too rough a day conditions wise for the boat to be sailing.
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Natasha Campbell
Traveled as a couple
December 3, 2023
5
United States of America
Everything about the excursion was amazing it was on our second wedding anniversary aswell and was so special we managed to see 3 pilot whales and some dolphins the staff were amazing and very informative I would highly recommend this experience
S
Sam
Traveled as a couple
October 31, 2023
5
United Kingdom
Good transfers, Spacious and plenty of room on boat, friendly staff, informative, good food Got to see bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales An amazing experience
T
Ten082023
Traveled with family
August 19, 2023
4.2
United Kingdom
Excellent day out. We saw Dolphins and Whales the crew were great. The lunch and drinks available on board were delicious. The only downside was the swim felt dangerous, the sea was rough where the boat stopped and people were prevented from getting back up the ladder as other passengers came down. It was very tiring swimming against strong currents they should have had another ladder to allow people to get out of the water safely.