About this tour
When Em from our BugBitten team booked this half-day catamaran from Caleta de Fuste, we were after a proper sail rather than a floating bus. The ObyCat heads out to Pozo Negro Cove, a tucked-away spot off Fuerteventura's coast where the water's genuinely clear and you've got a real shot at spotting dolphins or pilot whales. Four hours gets you there, time in the water, lunch onboard, and back to the marina. It's the kind of outing that splits the difference between active and laid-back — you can snorkel, swim, or just deck yourself across the catamaran with a beer in hand.
Highlights
- Actual sailing with the wind, not motoring around like a tourist shuttle
- Pozo Negro Cove feels properly remote and peaceful, not rammed with boats
- Marine life spotting — dolphins and pilot whales genuinely appear
- Paella and Canarian wrinkled potatoes cooked onboard, not reheated rubbish
- Open bar all day keeps the mood relaxed without gouging you
- Snorkelling gear included; water's clear enough to actually see fish
- Small-group feel with a skipper who knows the waters well
What to expect
You'll rock up to Marina Caleta de Fuste and meet the crew before boarding the ObyCat — it's a proper catamaran, stable and quick. The sail out takes you past the coastline and into open water where the skipper cuts the engine and lets the wind do the work. This is where the magic happens: you're genuinely sailing, not droning across dead flat seas. The route heads toward Pozo Negro Cove, and depending on luck and season, you'll clock dolphins or whales cruising past.
Once anchored, the crew drops snorkelling gear and lets people wade in. The water's actually clear enough to see something — not just murk. Around midday, they set out lunch on deck: a proper mixed paella with salad and those wrinkled Canarian potatoes in mojo sauce. It's filling, tasty, and beats the usual cruise-ship sandwich. You've got beer, soft drinks, and water flowing all day. The last hour or so is gentle — swim again, sunbake, or just float and watch the Fuerteventura coastline.
What travellers say
- Actual sailing experience with wind and skill, not just motoring
- Marine life sightings genuinely happen, not hyped-up promises
- Lunch and open bar included — no nickel-and-diming on food
- Pozo Negro Cove stays quiet and unspoiled compared to main beaches
- Works for all swimming abilities; snorkelling gear already packed
- No hotel pickup; you organise your own way to the marina
- Real ocean means real motion; seasickness risk if you're susceptible
- Early morning departure not everyone's cup of tea
- Must swim independently to use snorkelling gear; no exceptions
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works for swimmers and non-swimmers alike — you can snorkel, paddle about in shallow bits, or skip the water entirely and lounge on deck. The crew are genuinely skilled sailors, not just button-pushers, so you feel the difference between a catamaran and a speedboat. Lunch is proper food, not snack-box filler, and the open bar means no surprise drink charges. It suits solo travellers, couples, and families with kids who can handle a boat.
You need to get to Marina Caleta de Fuste under your own steam — there's no hotel pickup, so sort your own transport beforehand. If you're prone to seasickness, the open water and wind can catch you out; the journey's only four hours total but it's real ocean, not a sheltered bay. Early departure (check exact time) might sting night owls. If you can't swim, you'll need to sit the snorkelling out — the crew won't let you go in otherwise, so don't kid yourself. Bring proper sunscreen; glare off the water is brutal. Pack a towel and swimsuit. Kids under a certain age sit on laps in life jackets.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.