Flipper Uno

Boat trips from Los Gigantes

Flipper Uno runs boat excursions from the marina at Los Gigantes in Santiago del Teide, Tenerife. Trips focus on whale and dolphin watching, with swimming stops in bays such as Masca, Barranco Seco, and Juan López, along with views of the Los Gigantes cliffs. The company says it guarantees a cetacean sighting, subject to sea conditions.

Excursions and prices

• Flipper Uno, 3 hours: Anchors near the cliffs for a swim and includes a chicken-and-vegetable paella lunch, fruit, and drinks (red wine, beer, soft drinks, and water). €40 per adult; €25 per child ages 2–11; infants ride free.
• Flipper Uno, 2 hours: Includes a swim in the bays and drinks throughout the trip. €33 per adult; €23 per child ages 2–11; infants ride free.
• Masca Express: A two-hour trip for cetacean watching and views of the Los Gigantes cliffs, with a stop in Masca Bay if weather permits. €28 per adult; €18 per child ages 2–11; infants ride free.
• Los Rápidos: A daily two-hour departure at 10 a.m., with whale or dolphin watching, views of the Los Gigantes cliffs, and a visit to Masca Bay if weather permits. €28 per person.

All excursions include an official cetacean-watching guide. The boats have a maximum capacity of 91 passengers. Private boat rentals are also available for parties, birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, sports clubs, schools, and community groups.

Recognition

Flipper Uno says its boats received Tripadvisor's 2023 Travelers' Choice award, based on a full year of reviews, placing the company among the top 10% of service businesses worldwide. Masca Express received the 2022 Travelers' Choice award.

Location and contact

The office is at Calle Poblado Marinero, Local 20, 38683 Los Gigantes, Santiago del Teide, Tenerife. Hours: daily, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Phones: +34 922 86 21 20, +34 922 86 08 96, and +34 607 169 886. Email: reservas@flipperuno.com. The company operates under the legal name Agua Azul Tenerife S.L.