Gran Canaria Info concierge booking

At Gran Canaria Info we have been helping people who visit Gran Canaria to get the most out of their holidays since 1998. We've explored pretty much the entire island and done almost every excursion that exists.

Over 300,000 people follow our Gran Canaria Info Facebook Page and are in our Facebook Group and get useful information about the island every day. This website gets thousands of visit every day.

We also offer a complete Gran Canaria booking service for everyone coming on holiday to Gran Canaria, and we do it in a convenient way via WhatsApp. 

You can think of our Gran Canaria booking service like a concierge in your pocket. Just tell us what you want and our local experts, all here in Gran Canaria, will help you choose and book the perfect excursion, buggy tour, or boat trip. We can even deliver a rental car at arrivals in the airport, or to your door once you are settled. And we offer a reliable airport transfer service with registered drivers.

Booking excursions with Gran Canaria Info

If you know exactly what excursion you want to book, just let us know with this fast Whatsapp form. We'll get back to you and confirm the booking right away. 

If you want more information about a particular excursion, or need a bit of help choosing between the different optons (which boat trip is best for dolphins, for example), just let is know and you can chat with our Gran Canaria experts via WhatsApp without any obligation to book. 

Our concierge booking service is also ideal for large group bookings and for private boat charters that need to be arranged in advance.

To use the service, just get in touch via this easy WhatsApp form.

Car Rental with Gran Canaria Info

We don't even pretend to compete with the low-cost local operators such as Auitoreisen, PlusCar and Cicar so if you want a cheap rental from the airport, use them. Most people arrive at the airport, join a short queue and pick up their car with no problems at all. Occassionally there may be longer queues because there is a lack of budget cars on Gran Canaria: The leasing companies sold off stock during Covid and have struggled to buy replacements now that demand is back. 

Lex Says: Don't use the cheapest option on car rental websites because you will fall into this extra charge trap

The Gran Canaria Info car rental service isn't the cheapest but it is good value and absolutely no hassle. We offer fully comprehensive insurance as standard, airport delivery at the arrival gate, delivery to your door and 24-hour support. We also offer a wide range of quality cars including convertibles, SUVs, luxury vehicles, road bikes, and automatics. If the car exists on Gran Canaria, we can organise a rental for you. Just let us know what you are looking for and the dates and our concierge service will be in touch straight away.

To rent a car with our booking concierge, just fill in this WhatsApp form and we'll be in touch right away.

 Airport transfers with Gran Canaria Info

If you just want to walk out of arrivals and straight into your transfer car with no worries about queueing, waiting or looking for the bus-stop, the Gran Canaria Info airport transfer service is for you.

Your driver, fully licensed and insured, will be waiting for you at arrivals with your name on a sign. Then you walk to the designated transfer parking area right by the arrivals gate and off you go to your accommodation.

An airport transfer means that you start your holiday in style from the moment you walk out of ther airport and transfer prices are often equivalent of even cheaper than a public taxi (or even the bus for a large group). 

You can book out airport transfer service right here, right now and not have to think about it again until you arrive at the airport.

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A Gran Canaria boat trip is a must for many people visiting the island but there are lots of options, and so many people selling tickets for them, that it's tricky to know which one is the right one for you.

After all, one person's banging party boat is another's noisy nightmare on the water. So, yo make sure you have the perfect day, here is the Gran Canaria Info guide to choosing the best Gran Canaria boat trip for you. Allthe boats mentioned here do pickups from all the main Gran Canaria resorts.

What sort of Gran Canaria boat trip are you after?

A good boat trip is a great Gran Canaria day out but the wrong boat can be an expensive headache. So, to make sure you choose the right trip, first decude exactly what you want out of your day on the water?

The most popular day trips are the large charater catamarans like the Sagitarius Cat, the Afrikat, or the Volcanic Party boat. These are big boats with lots of atmosphere and a fun atmosphere. Great if you want to socialise and party out on the water. 

For a more tranquil day out, choose on of the smaller catamarans or speedboats such as the Exclusive Boat or the Blue M Yacht.

If what you realy want to see is dolphins swimming free in the ocean, you have a couple of good options. The two hour dolphin-watching trip on the Supercat has a great track record of finding the dolphins but is a big, busy boat that isn't for everyone. For a quieter and more intimate experience, use a smaller boat like the Exclusive Dolphin Search Charter, or the Blue M Yacht Luxury Dolphin Search Charter. 

Ask a Gran Canaria expert before you book 

At Gran Canaria Info we want everyone to have a good time here on the island. So, we have a personal booking service that lets you ask our local experts which boat trip is best for you. It's all done by Whatsapp so you don't have to spend any money on calls, or worry about data. All you do is fill in a super-simple enquiry form telling us what you want to do and then our local experts will be in touch to help you choose the right boat. Our local experts have tried all the boat trips we sell and know everything about them. 

Booking the perfect boatv trip via Gran Canaria Info really couldn't be any easier and it guarantees that you have the best possible time on board. 

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Gran Canaria speedboat charterThe full private yacht or boat charter experience in Gran Canaria is the coolest way to spend a day out on the water. Here at Gran Canaria Info we have the best range of private boat options in Gran Canaria. Our local booking team has tried each one and will know exactly which one will best suit your needs. 

Just let us know exactly what you are looking for and our Gran Canaria booking team will do the rest. They all you have to do is jump on board and feel like a movie star.

Yachts and speedboats and catamarans in Gran Canaria

A private boat tour allows you to explore the coast of south Gran Canaria at your own pace and in style. Stay on deck and soak up the sun, party non stop, swim to a secluded beach, or explore the caves and coves of the tranquil south Gran Canaria coastline. Snorkel equipment is included, along with sangria, beer and soft drinks along with light bar snacks and lunch.

You are also free to bring your own desired drinks or food. All boats have a music system with Radio and MP3 so you can bring your own music.

Almost all private charter boats depart from Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogán marinas. Transers from your accommodation in all the main resorts like Playa Del Ingles, Puerto Rico, Maspalomas and Meloneres are included. 

You can book three-hour time slots or a full day experience, or a full week if you want. Party in style on your own private boat in south Gran Canaria; book here to reserve your day on the ocean with total security...

Book the right Gran Canaria boat charter 

Don't just book any Gran Canaria boat: Book the right Gran Canaria boat with our no-fuss booking service. 

Book your private Luxury VIP speedboat, private catamaran trip, or yacht with captain right here: No app, no fuss, just a super-quick Whatsapp form and then a quick chat with our booking experts.

 These private Gran Canaria boat charters are ideal for couples and families looking for a fun and peaceful day on the water, and for corporate groups, and stag and hen dos. It's your boat for the day so you can do as much or as little as you choose. 

Lex Says:  If you want a boat on a specific day, for  a birthday or anniversary for example, it is best to book the right boat well in advance. Same for big groups and corporate days out.

 

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This is the Gran Canaria boat trip for you if you love watersports and are staying in or around Puerto de Mogán.

Enjoy the glorious sunshine and coastline, whilst we gently cruise to our swim stop where snorkeling equiptment is provided for those of you who would like to snorkel. We include a Banana Boat Ride for those who would like to try it out. Parasailing, Jet boat (very fast speed boat), Jet Skis, Flyboarding, the Crazy UFO and many more, can all be tried for the adventurous ones amongst you and you will receive up to 50% Discount on these activities. This is a perfect boat trip to relax and the best boat trip to do your watersports but we do see Dolphins frequently but we cannot guarantee you will see Dolphins.

After boarding the Catamaran in the harbour of Puerto De Mogan, we sail South of the Island, towards Playa De Taurito, or Playa De Tauro, made famous for its rustic feel (weather depending).

Enjoy the glorious Canarian sunshine, whilst chilling on the nets or one of the padded deck areas, whilst listening to chilled tunes played through the trip.

There is an inclusive bar during the entire trip and this includes beer, wine, sangria, and soft drinks, so laying in the sun with a cold drink seems like the perfect thing to do! For those who struggle with the heat, there is a shaded area also.

After an hour or so, we reach our swim stop point. This is the time for those of you who want to cool off, to jump off the boat and enjoy the ocean.

Lunch is served, which is freshly prepared by our chef on board and it is very nice. It is marinated chicken, canarian potatoes, mojo sauce (Canarian speciality), salad and fresh bread.

As we cruise a little further, you should take this time to relax with a full stomach and sunbathe with a cocktail or beer.

Our final stop is where you can all enjoy a banana boat ride (included).

For those who love the watersports, here is your opportunity to try them out and receive a 50% Discount on the Jet Ski, Parasailing, Jet Boat (very fast speed boat), Fly boarding, where the jets attatched to your ankles throw you high into the air and many more…

When everyone is back on board, it is time to return to the harbour of Puerto de Mogan with a drink in hand and enjoying the sun and coastline.

Once you have departed the boat, you are returned to your resort by coach transfer (included).

The Catamaran sails every day from from Puerto de Mogan.

Transport from your hotel is included from all of the Tourist resorts in the South of Gran Canaria, including Playa Del Ingles, Maspalomas, Puerto Rico and Melonares.

Yes return transport is included from the main tourist resorts in Gran Canaria including Playa del ingles, Maspalomas, Puerto Rico, Amadores, San Agustin, Bahia Feliz, Taurito and Puerto Mogan. Pick up times are from 11:15 am - 12:15 pm depending on where you are staying all this will be confirmed in your booking confirmation email as soon as you have booked.

Beer, wine, sangria and soft drinks are included during the trip.  A decent lunch is also included.

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Cruise south Gran Canaria aboard the Panda boat (the cool one with the black sail and DJ that used to be the Five Star ) and get the full beach club and luxury yacht trip all in one go.

The Panda cruises from Puerto Rico to Anfi Del Mar with its calm, clear water and white-sand beach. Here you can enjoy the free banana boat or get big discounts on watersports, such as Jet Skis or Parasailing.

The fully-stocked bar serves premium brand drinks and the cocktails are made in front of you (rather than poured out of a premix jug) and brough to you. Lunch is Mediterranean-style BBQ Chicken plus canapes and local tropical fruit. Beer, sangria and soft drinks are included in your ticket price. You can even book the premium experience which includes a Balinese bed and a free bottle of your choice. 

Book the Gran Canaria Panda Boat experience here and save €10 per person on the price in Gran Canaria's resorts; the best vcalue deal for one of Gran Canaria's most memorable days out on the water.

The Panda Boat sails every day from 10:00 - 14:00. Transport/Hotel pick up is included from all resorts in the South of Gran Canaria. Hotel pick ups are from 09:00 - 09:45 depending which hotel and resort you are staying in. Drop offs back at your accommodation are included.

Book this Gran Canaria experience early to guarantee your trip and day of your choice and to take advantage of our exclusive discount.

 

Tour the south coast of Gran Canaria on the Supercat, Europe’s biggest catamaran with an onboard Jacuzzi and two decks.

 This all-inclusive 4-hour boat trip includes all your drinks (beer, sangria, soft drinks) and a decent lunch of BBQ Chicken, Canarian potatoes, Canarian salad, bread and Canarian salsa. This trip includes a dolphin & Whale search, a swimming and snorkelling stop in a calm bay, and half price water sports.

 The trip includes free pickup from all main tourist resorts in Gran Canaria including Playa del ingles, Maspalomas, Amadores, San Agustin, Taurito, and Puerto Mogan. Sailing time is 2.5 hours and the boat leaves Puerto Base in Puerto Rico at 10.45 every day except Friday.

The Supercat, purpose built for coastal tours and dolphin watching, is 30 metres long and 12 metres wide and glides quietly through the water without disturbing sea life. Although the Supercat can take up to 240 passengers, capacity is limited to 100 to make sure that everyone has plenty of space to enjoy the experience in comfort. 

The Supercat has a bar on the lower deck and a sunbathing area on the upper deck. As with all Gran Canaria boat trips, bring a hat and sunscreen.

You can reserve your spot on this popular trip at an unbeatable price here. Book your Supercat trip using our secure booking engine:

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Take a boat trip aboard the custom-built Supercat and you are almost guaranteed to see the wild dolphins of Gran Canaria.

Gran Canaria's wild dolphins love the calm, clear water off the south coast. So much so that they are there almost every day of the year.

The open and stable Supercat is a great boat to go on to see them swimming and jumping free in the ocean. You’ll also see flying fish and often turtles, pilot whales and even big whales.

The trip includes free pickup from all main tourist resorts in Gran Canaria including Playa del ingles, Maspalomas, Puerto Rico, Amadores, San Agustin, Taurito, and Puerto de Mogán. Sailing time is 2.5 hours and the boat leaves Puerto Base in Puerto Rico. Departure times vary depending on the season but are always up-to date on our booking site:

 If you choose this trip, rather than the full four-hour Supercat day out, you then get dropped off by boat in Puerto de Mogán for your pickup and trip back to your accommodation.

The Supercat: An ideal boat for dolphin and whale watching

Purpose built for Dolphin Tours with an open top deck with plenty of seating, the Supercat is 30 metres long and 12 metres wide. It glides quietly through the water without disturbing sea life and is very stable.

Although the Supercat can take up to 240 passengers, capacity is lower to make sure that everyone has plenty of space to enjoy the experience in comfort.

The Supercat has a bar and jacuzzi on the lower deck and a sunbathing area on the upper deck.

To reserve your spot on this popular Gran Canaria boat trip at an unbeatable price, book it here using our secure online booking service.

 As soon as you book you receive an email confirmation and Text/SMS, confirming your excursion date and time of your pick up and confirmation of the deposit received.

If you haven't received your confirmation please check your email spam folder, just in case. If you don’t receive it within 15 minutes, please contact us and we will send it to you manually.

Lex Says: Book boat trips in advance to avoid disappointment as most boats are operating way below full capacity and fill up fast!
Published in Excursions
Thursday, 15 August 2019 22:31

Gran Canaria Dolphin Watching Trips

Multiaquatic dolphin trip Gran CanariaGran Canaria is an exceptional place to go on a dolphin and whale watching boat as 27 of the world's 80 species of cetaceans have been recorded around the Canary Islands.

Common species include resident bottlenose dolphins (like Flipper) and short-finned pilot whales. Other species that visit Gran Canaria ever year are Risso's dolphins, common dolphins, spotted dolphins, spinner dophins, minke whales and the mysterious beaked whales. 

The resident bottlenose dolphins are almost always just iff the south coast and easy to find while other species come and go with the seasons and the tuna. What makes Gran Canaria such a great whale- and dolphin-spotting location is that you never know what you are going to see but you do know that there will be something out there. 

Alex Says: All dolphin and whale watching boats in Gran Canaria have to follow a strict Blue Boat code of conduct that guarantees the peace and safety of the animals. 

Dolphin watching trips in Gran Canaria

All the trips we work with offer transfers to and from your accommodation in all the main Gran canaria resorts. 

You are almost guaranteed to see dolphins on any given day but also watch out for whales, sea turtles and seabirds, and even flying fish.

Choosing the right Gran Canaria dolphin-watchin boat

Multiaquatic dolphin trip Gran CanariaThe budget option is the two-hour trip on the Supercat catamaran. If the dolphins are there, the Supercat will find them. However, many people prefer a smaller boat because the experience is more intimate (you are closer to the water and it is much quieter). We recommend the Exclusive Dolphin Search Charter and the Blue M Yacht Luxury Dolphin Charter. Bother offer a four hour experience that includes the dolphins and also time for a swimming and relaxing stop by the coast. 

To see more info about any of these options, and to chat to our local booking expert, just use this Whatsapp Form. Our Gran Canaria team has tested all the excursions and will be able to suggest the right trip for you.

Book your dolphin watching trip here

 Dolphin watching trips are a popular Gran Canaria excursion and places are limited by the size of the boat. Book your trip with Gran Canaria Info in advance and you'll have your spots reserved any day you want.

 

 

 
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  • How To Choose A Legal Gran Canaria Airport Transfer
    How To Choose A Legal Gran Canaria Airport Transfer

    Gran Canaria's hotels have to be licensed and offer a quality level of service as well as having insurance and complying with fire regulations. The same goes for the boats that take people out to watch dolphins, the companies offering jeep safaris, and even the holiday let apartments. 

    However, not everybody in Gran Canaria follows the rules. For example, there is a significant industry running illegal and uninsured transfers between Gran Canaria airport and the island's resorts. These cars, driven by locals and foreign-residents, are just private vehicles and the drivers are unregulated and uninsured. They don't pay tax and there is no way to hold them responsible if something goes wrong. 

     At Gran Canaria Info we believe that all people and all companies offering services to tourists should legal and above board.

    So, how do you know that your airport transfer service is legal and registered with the Gran Canaria authorities?

     Using legal Gran Canaria airport transfers

    It is quite easy to know if your airport transfer service is operating in a legal way because all registered transfers have the following...

     A blue license plate: Taxis and other public service vehicles in Gran Canaria all have blue plates.

    A VTC sticker in the window: This stands for Vehículo de Transporte con Conductor, the official designation for licensed transfer drivers ans chauffeurs.

    An SP sticker on the car: This indicates that the car offer a Servicio Publico or public service and is therefore allowed to pick up and transfer members of the public. 

    Parked in the transport zone: Official airport transfer vehicles don't park in the public car park of the airport. Instead they have their own parking zone right by the arrivals gates at the airport (next to the taxis and package tour buses). Your transfer driver therefore should not have to pay a parking fee before leaving the aiport. 

    How to spot an unlicensed transfer service

    Unlicensed drivers get away with offerring their service because they claim that they are just members of the public picking up a friend. They are allowed to stand at arrivals with a sign (just like any member of the public can).

    However, they also have to park their car in the public car park and will walk you there with your luggage, stopping to pay the parking fee at the meter. A licensed transfer driver does not need to do this because they have their own parking zone right by arrivals.

    Some unlicensed drivers don't even wait at the arrival gate because the official drivers recognise them and get annoyed. Instead they have to stand further away (often by the Spar supermarket or the car rental desks). 

    When an unlicensed driver drops you at the airport they will not want to be paid in a public area because this proves that they are charging rather than "transporting a friend" for free. 

    An unlicensed car will not have a blue license plate, or a SP or VTC sticker, and will often look like a private car (because it is a private car). 

    What's the problem with unlicensed airport transfers?

    Some people use unlicensed cars because they are the cheapest option and don't realise that they are unlicensed. 

    There are several problems with unlicensed services. The most obvious is that they are uninsured so if something goes wrong or there is an accident, you are not protected. The price that unlicensed drivers offer is only low because they cut corners (hopefully not literally). You have no way of even knowing if your unlicensed driver has a Spanish driving license, insurance and a good driving record. Licensed drivers are vetted regularly and must be fully insured and licensed to work.

    Another problem is that unlicensed transfers undermine the legitimate transfer drivers and businesses in Gran Canaria. Local drivers make a living from transfers and offer a legal, regulated service with minimum standards. Every time an unlicensed service undercuts them, it is effectively stealing from local people and the island economy.

    We believe that everybody in Gran Canaria deserves better!

    Gran Canaria Airport Transfer Services

    To find out more about the Gran Canaria airport transfer, see our Gran Canaria airport transfer article which explains the three different models; man/woman from pub with car, online transfer websites, and local transfer services.

    Or you can book a legitimate Gran Canaria airport transfer at a great price right here. Our service uses local drivers and supprts the island economy because all the money you spend stays in Gran Canaria.

    Alex Says: Using our service also helps the Gran Canaria Info team to keep providing quality local information here and in our Facebook Group

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