From Puerto Colón: Private Fishing Boat Charter with Lunch

Puerto Colón gives you a fine launch point for a private day on Tenerife’s south coast, where the Atlantic currents bring in serious fish. You can spend three hours on light tackle and bottom fishing, or commit a full seven hours to heavy tackle and big game species such as marlin, tuna, wahoo, dorado, and swordfish.

I like the private format, which keeps the boat to your own group and makes this workable for complete beginners as well as keen anglers. I also like the simple comfort of drinks, snacks, and a proper brunch box on the longer trip. The catch is never guaranteed, and the shorter outing may suit a relaxed taste of fishing better than anyone expecting a trophy fish.

Key points at a glance

• Captain Mariano leads the boat: His fishing skill, friendly manner, and ability to work with beginners receive the strongest praise.
• Two trips, two fishing styles: Choose three hours of light-tackle inshore trolling and bottom fishing, or seven hours of heavy-tackle big game fishing.
• Private boat setting: The three-hour trip allows up to four people, while the seven-hour trip allows up to six.
• The Canary Islands offer major targets: Possible species include blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, dorado, swordfish, and several others.
• Food changes with trip length: The short charter includes snacks, while the seven-hour outing includes a vegetable sandwich, croquettes, Spanish omelette, cheese, fruit, and pastries.
• Puerto Colón is your meeting point: Hotel transport is not included, so you arrange your own way to the Royal Garden Boat.

Why Puerto Colón works for a private fishing day

Puerto Colón sits on Tenerife’s popular south coast, close to the Las Americas area but away from the noise once you leave the marina. That makes this a practical choice if you want a few hours on the water without giving up an entire holiday day.

The setting also suits mixed groups. One person can be a serious angler, another can be trying a fishing rod for the first time, and a third may mainly want sea air and a quiet ride. Because the boat is private, your group does not need to match the pace or interests of strangers.

You meet at the Royal Garden Boat. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so allow time to reach Puerto Colón on your own. The supplied information does not give a detailed marina check-in procedure, so confirm the exact meeting instructions and departure time when you book.

Choosing three hours or seven

The length of the charter changes the nature of the day, not just its duration.

The three-hour trip is limited to four people and uses light tackle, inshore trolling, and bottom fishing. This is the sensible choice if you have limited time, want to test your sea legs, or are mainly interested in a private outing rather than a determined hunt for a large fish.

Three hours can also work well for families or mixed groups. The fishing stays closer to shore, and the shorter schedule reduces the risk that someone becomes tired of the activity. Snacks and drinks are included, but not the larger brunch box offered on the longer outing.

The seven-hour trip allows up to six people and focuses on heavy tackle and big game fishing. This is the serious option. You have more time to reach productive fishing areas, wait for a strike, and work with larger equipment. It is also the better match for someone who has always wanted to try for marlin or tuna.

A long fishing charter demands patience. You can spend a good part of the day waiting, watching, and adjusting lines. The ocean may offer a memorable catch, but no captain can promise one. One highly useful point from the feedback is that even a short outing can produce only small or few catches, and that is simply part of fishing. Book the seven-hour trip for the method and setting, not as a guaranteed fish delivery.

What happens once you leave the marina

The exact route depends on sea conditions and the fishing plan, but the core of the outing is clear. Captain Mariano and a sailor handle the boat and equipment while you fish along Tenerife’s south coast.

The three-hour plan uses inshore trolling and bottom fishing. Trolling gives you a chance to work lines as the boat moves, while bottom fishing offers a different approach with the line placed below the boat. Light tackle makes this a more approachable introduction, especially if you have little experience handling fishing gear.

On the seven-hour plan, the crew switches to heavy tackle and big game methods. The goal is a larger catch, and the equipment is intended for the strength and size of open-water species. You may be pursuing blue marlin, white marlin, spearfish, bluefin tuna, bigeye tuna, longfin tuna, yellowfin tuna, mako shark, swordfish, wahoo, or dorado.

That list explains the appeal of fishing around the Canaries. Atlantic currents bring a wide range of large species through the area. It also explains why the day can feel exciting even before a fish reaches the boat. You are fishing in a place known for big-game possibilities, not simply taking a short ride with a rod attached.

Still, keep your expectations steady. The available feedback includes an outing with few and small catches, even though the boat and captain were well regarded. This is an important part of the value calculation. If you need a certain result, no fishing charter is the right purchase. If you enjoy the process, the weather, the equipment, and the chance of a strike, the trip makes more sense.

Captain Mariano and the crew

Captain Mariano is the most important name attached to this charter. The strongest praise focuses on his friendliness, fishing experience, and skill on the water. One account describes him as excellent, sympathetic, and highly capable, while another recommends the boat for both professionals and beginners.

That combination matters. A serious angler wants a captain who understands fishing methods and knows how to handle heavy tackle. A beginner needs clear help without feeling out of place. The available comments suggest that Mariano handles both kinds of customer well.

A sailor is also included, giving you two crew members aboard. The activity is offered in Spanish and English. If your group has specific fishing goals, tell the provider when arranging the trip so the crew understands whether you prefer a relaxed outing, bottom fishing, trolling, or a focused big-game attempt.

The boat itself receives good practical marks. It is described as clean, attractive, and in good condition, with quality equipment. Those details matter more on a seven-hour trip than on a quick marina excursion. You will spend much of the day aboard, so a well-kept boat and reliable gear make a real difference.

Food, drinks, and the long day afloat

Water, soft drinks, and beer are included on the charter. That is useful on a sunny day at sea, although the supplied information does not specify how much food or drink is provided, so you may want to ask about personal dietary needs before departure.

On the three-hour trip, you receive snacks. That is enough to take the edge off hunger, but you should not mistake it for a full meal.

The seven-hour trip includes a more substantial brunch box:

• Vegetable sandwich with guacamole, stewed egg, and salmon
• Assortment of croquettes
• Spanish omelette
• Cheese platter with piquitos
• Fruit
• Pastries

This menu gives the longer outing a more complete rhythm. You can fish, take a break, eat, and return to the rods without needing to leave the boat. It also includes a good range of familiar Spanish picnic foods rather than a single packaged snack.

If anyone in your group has allergies or dietary restrictions, ask in advance. The listed food includes fish, egg, dairy, and gluten-containing items, and no special menu is promised in the available details.

What the price means for your group

The advertised price is $589 per group of up to four people. For four people, that works out to about $147 per person before any currency changes or booking adjustments. That is not a cheap casual boat ride, but it is easier to justify when you use the boat privately and share the cost across a full group.

The price includes the captain, sailor, fishing experience, drinks, and food according to the trip length. You are paying for private use of the boat, crew attention, and access to fishing methods that are not practical from shore.

The important pricing question is group size. The three-hour trip has a maximum of four people, matching the advertised group price. The seven-hour trip allows up to six people, but the supplied price is stated for a group of up to four. If you plan to bring five or six people on the longer charter, confirm the final cost before paying.

For a couple, the per-person cost will be high. For four people who value privacy and a full fishing setup, the figure becomes more reasonable. Six people may get the best value on the seven-hour option if the provider confirms the extra-person pricing.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend the three-hour option to you if:

• You have never fished from a boat and want a manageable introduction.
• You are staying near Las Americas and want a short break from the resort area.
• Your group includes someone who may not enjoy a full day at sea.
• You want light-tackle fishing, trolling, and bottom fishing rather than a major big-game effort.
• You have four people or fewer.

The seven-hour option is better for you if:

• Big-game fishing is the main reason for booking.
• You want to try heavy tackle.
• Your group can be patient when the fish are not immediately active.
• You have up to six people and want a full day on the south coast.
• You value the chance of targeting marlin, tuna, swordfish, wahoo, or dorado.

I would not choose this mainly for sightseeing. You will spend the day on the ocean, but the focus is fishing. I would also think twice if your group needs a guaranteed catch, dislikes waiting, or wants a low-cost shared excursion.

Practical points before you book

The charter offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if your Tenerife schedule is still moving around.

The duration is listed as three to seven hours, with departure times depending on availability. The exact start time is not given here, so check it before booking and plan your route to Puerto Colón.

The listed languages are Spanish and English. The group is private, but the size limit changes by trip: four people for three hours and six people for seven.

Ask about the day’s fishing plan if you have a strong preference. The technique is clearly set by the chosen duration, but your group may still want to discuss the balance between fishing and a more relaxed day at sea.

The overall rating is 4.4 from six reviews, with repeated praise for the boat, equipment, and Captain Mariano. The feedback is positive but small in volume, so I would treat it as useful guidance rather than proof that every trip produces a large catch.

My call: book it for the right kind of day

Book this Royal Boat charter if you want a private, hands-on fishing day and understand that the ocean decides the result. The strongest reasons are Captain Mariano, the clean and well-kept boat, the choice between light tackle and heavy big-game fishing, and the privacy of keeping the boat to your own group.

For most first-timers, I would choose the three-hour outing. It gives you a taste of fishing from Puerto Colón without tying up a full day, and the included snacks and drinks cover the basics.

For committed anglers, the seven-hour trip is the clear choice. Heavy tackle, more time on the water, and the chance of targeting major Atlantic species justify the longer schedule. Just confirm the price for groups of five or six, and remember that a small catch is always possible. That honest expectation will make the day much more enjoyable.

FAQ

Where does the fishing charter meet?

The meeting point is the Royal Garden Boat in Puerto Colón.

How long does the experience last?

You can choose a three-hour or seven-hour charter, depending on availability.

How many people can join?

The three-hour trip allows a maximum of four people. The seven-hour trip allows a maximum of six people.

What fishing techniques are used?

The three-hour trip uses light-tackle inshore trolling and bottom fishing. The seven-hour trip uses heavy tackle and big-game fishing.

What food and drinks are included?

Water, soft drinks, and beer are included. The three-hour trip includes snacks. The seven-hour trip includes a brunch box with a vegetable sandwich, croquettes, Spanish omelette, cheese, fruit, and pastries.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Can I cancel the booking for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.