Octavo Pecado Yacht Rental: A 3-Hour Private-Style Yacht Trip From Marina del Sur

OCTAVO PECADO EXPERIENCE

Tenerife Boat Rental - Yacht Octavo Pecado

★ 5.0 (3) · from $101

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Prices and timetables checked 2026-10-17. I earn a commission on bookings made through the links on this page.

The Octavo Pecado yacht rental is a three-hour trip on an open yacht from Marina del Sur, the southern tip of Tenerife, with a swim in a cove, snorkelling and a snack on board. It sits next to the self-drive and skippered options on my boat rental Tenerife page.

The detail that changes the decision is the pricing. The title says "boat rental", but the listing charges $101 per person and puts a live guide aboard, so you are buying a crewed yacht trip for a small group, not hiring a whole boat by the hour. That makes it dearer per person than a shared catamaran, and cheaper than the skippered Frillo boat until you reach five guests.

My boat tours in Tenerife hub compares it with the whale-watching, fishing and sunset boats, and the Harbour Advisor home page links the other places I cover.

What do you get on the Octavo Pecado yacht rental?

You get three hours on an open yacht with a guide, a swim cove, snorkelling and a snack with drinks, priced from $101 per person. Reviewers also mention paddle boards and snorkel masks left for guests to use at their own pace.

The listing mixes the on-request items into its includes list, which is why I split them. Ask Octavo Pecado for the price of any extra before you add it.

Where does the Octavo Pecado yacht rental leave from?

The Octavo Pecado yacht rental leaves from Marina del Sur, which the description presents as the island's southern tip. The listing's map pin sits at that marina, and GetYourGuide files the trip under Las Galletas.

The listing's meeting-point field shows only the price line, so I rely on the map pin. This is the south end of the island, away from the resort piers of Costa Adeje, and I found no bus route in my sources. Ask the operator how guests from Costa Adeje or Los Cristianos get there.

What is the route, and where do you swim?

The yacht sails along the south coast, from where La Gomera is visible, then turns into one of the island's coves for a swim and a snack. The description says the boat anchors in 4 to 8 metres of water, which suits snorkelling.

• Marina del Sur - departure and return - Maps
• Open water - a short sail towards La Gomera, with views of the south coast.
• A south-coast cove - swim, snorkel and paddleboard at 4 to 8 m depth; the exact cove is not named.

The listing names no cove and gives no sailing times, so I will not estimate them. A reviewer who sailed in August saw five groups of whales, and another got a smoother ride after the hosts proposed a different departure time; sightings are not promised.

Is the Octavo Pecado yacht rental licence-free?

The listing does not say that no licence is needed, and a live guide is on board, so you are not skippering. Spain nevertheless changed its licence-free rule for small boats on 1 October 2026, and any rental pitched as licence-free needs a second look.

The text is on the BOE page for Real Decreto 1188/2025. For this yacht, ask the operator which skipper or licence arrangement applies to your group, and keep the reply.

When is sunset, and can you sail at that time?

The listing offers departures timed for the sunset, so the date matters: sunset in south Tenerife runs from 18:14 in December to 21:06 in June. A 3-hour trip ending at sunset leaves roughly three hours earlier.

Add the 3-hour duration to work out a start time: in December the yacht would leave at about 3:15 PM to be back at the marina for a sunset at 6:14 PM. Whether the operator runs that departure on your date is something to ask when you book.

How much does it cost for a group?

The price is per person, so a group of six pays $606 against $505 for the skippered Frillo Charter boat, and the yacht costs the same from five guests and more from six. The listing offers private or small groups, and a reviewer travelled with 8.

For up to four guests who want a calm, customisable trip, I'd book Octavo Pecado; for a group of six or more, the Frillo Charter skippered boat costs less. Marina del Sur is away from the Costa Adeje piers; Puerto Colón is where the Eden catamaran starts.

Is the Octavo Pecado yacht rental worth it against a shared whale-watching boat?

It is worth it for a small group that wants a quiet swim and flexible timing, and not worth it if the only goal is whales at the lowest price. The Eden catamaran costs $39 and has 4,247 reviews behind its 4.7; the Octavo Pecado has three.

Is a private yacht trip from Marina del Sur worth the price?

A private yacht trip from Marina del Sur is worth the price when the point is a private day with food and a swim, because reviewers describe unhurried timing and generous space. It is a harder sell as a way to see whales, since the shared boats do it for less than half the price.

• Worth it: couples and families of up to five who want the yacht to themselves.
• Weigh up: $101 per person per 3 hours is $34 per hour, 63 percent above the shared median.
• Look elsewhere: the boat rental options if you want a flat price per boat.

When is the best time to go, and what is the sea like?

The sea is warmest from August to October at 24 degrees Celsius and the swell is largest from December to March at 1.5 to 1.8 metres. Rain is rare: July averages 0.3 rain days and the wettest month, April, 7.4.

Wind averages 12 to 17 km/h in every month at Costa Adeje, per the Open-Meteo archive. On 17 October the sea off the south coast was 24.7 degrees Celsius. Check the marine forecast of Spain's weather service, AEMET, the evening before.

7.56 million tourists entered Tenerife in 2025, and the yacht's southern marina sits away from the busiest resort piers.

What do guests say about the yacht?

Reviewers praise the hosts, the closeness of the whales and the calm swim spot. I could read all three reviews, which are five-star, dated October 2025 and August 2026, so the sample is small and positive-only.

• Hosts (2 of 3 comments): lovely, flexible on timing.
• Whales (2 of 3): close sightings, five groups on one trip.
• Space (1 of 3): a group of 8 fitted comfortably.
• Complaint (0 of 3): none, though one guest wished the trip had been longer.

Who should skip the Octavo Pecado yacht rental?

Skip it if you need step-free access, want the lowest price, or plan to travel with a large group. The listing lists people with mobility impairments as not suited, and the Tenerife boat tour hub lists other boats to compare.

• Mobility impairments: excluded by the listing.
• Whale-only seekers: a shared catamaran costs $39 to $72.
• Anyone wanting proof: three reviews are too few for a firm verdict.

How do you book the Octavo Pecado yacht rental?

1. Pick the date and the group size in the booking widget.
2. Message the operator about a sunset departure, extras and the licence question.
3. Bring swimwear, a towel and sunscreen.
4. Cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund.

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Sources: GetYourGuide listing 849763 (price, includes, meeting point, reviews, checked 2026-10-17); BOE, Real Decreto 1188/2025 (article 10 amendment from 1 October 2026); Turismo de Tenerife, tourism balance 2025; Open-Meteo climate and marine data; Frankfurter exchange rate; sunrise-sunset.org; AEMET marine forecast.