The signature cruise
Three hours: north along the cliff bases (600 m of rock overhead), pause at Masca bay for a swim in improbable blue, then out to the whale grounds returning past the town. It condenses the west coast's greatest hits into a morning.
Other floats
Sunset catamarans with drinks; deep-sea fishing (blue marlin waters — Aug–Oct best, verify); water-taxi drops for Masca-gorge hikers when the route operates; private skippered hours for proposals and birthdays (we can arrange — ask).
- Seasick-prone: eat light, sit midship, watch the horizon — or choose the big cat.
- The cliff shots need morning side-light; afternoons silhouette.
- Cash discounts at kiosks are common — ask politely (verify).
FAQ
Which trip with limited time?
The 3-h cliffs+whales+swim combo — nothing else packs more coast per hour.
Do boats run in winter?
Daily, sea permitting — winter often brings the calmest, clearest mornings of all.
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Check availabilityLast updated: 2026-08-07 · Written by your hosts Jan & Lucie · Sources: local experience, official tourism data. Prices & hours drift — verify big-ticket details before you build a day around them.