Marítima Acantilados
Runs the boat out of the Masca ravine, which is how most walkers finish that route.
Whale trips, coastal caves and sport fishing from one harbour
Maritima Acantilados works from Los Gigantes, at the foot of the cliffs that give the town its name. The gorge walk down from the village above ends at sea leve…Maritima Acantilados works from Los Gigantes, at the foot of the cliffs that give the town its name. The gorge walk down from the village above ends at sea level with no road out, so the return leg is by sea, and this is the company that provides it.
Features
Type
Boat tour
Price
$$ Mid-range
Booking
Recommended
FAQ
Does Maritima Acantilados run the Masca water taxi?
Yes, from the mouth of the ravine back to Los Gigantes. The gorge walk finishes at sea level with no road out, so the boat is how most walkers return, and it should be arranged before setting off rather than on arrival at the beach.
Where does Maritima Acantilados sail from?
The harbour at Los Gigantes on the west coast, directly beneath cliffs that fall as much as six hundred metres into the water. La Gomera is closer from here than from anywhere else on Tenerife.
What trips does Maritima Acantilados offer besides whale watching?
Sport fishing and trips into the caves along the cliff line, alongside the cetacean excursions and the ravine water taxi. All of them go from the same harbour.
Is the west coast better for whale watching than the south?
It is closer to the channel where the resident pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins are, so the run out is shorter. The trade-off is that Los Gigantes is around fifty minutes from the southern airport rather than twenty.
Can the cliffs be seen properly from land?
Not really, which is the argument for the boat. Their scale only reads from the water; the miradors on the coast road above give you the view along them rather than up them.
How do I book with Maritima Acantilados?
Directly with the operator at Los Gigantes. For the ravine water taxi in particular, arrange it before walking down: the return leg is the part with no alternative.
