Puerto de Mogan boat trip, Gran Canaria
Boat trips with a toddler always seem a bit risky to me – if she gets bored/hungry/upset, you can find yourself trapped. And small boats without a toilet are even riskier… But I do love cruising along in the sunshine, the sun glinting off the waves.
So while I ditched any thought of dolphin or whale watching cruises in Gran Canaria, I loved the sound of the Lineas Bluebird water taxi which runs along the south coast – little glass-bottomed boats which act as ferries hopping between four different spots.
One of which is Puerto de Mogan, dubbed the Venice of the Canaries. Frankly, I’m not exactly sure why as the canals are few and far between but it is certainly one of the loveliest spots on the island, all bright bougainvillea, yachts bobbing on the marina, blue sea, beach and cobbled streets – all the excuse I needed for a Puerto de Mogan boat trip.
And as the trip between Puerto Rico, just down the coast from our villa, and Puerto de Mogan was only about half an hour, it was enough to satisfy my desire to get out on the sea but the perfect length for young kids. And it had a toilet on board.
It’s also the perfect relaxed start to a leisurely wander around Puerto de Mogan. This isn’t somewhere you go to tick off attractions on a list – its charm lies in the fact it’s incredibly picturesque, which is why this post is mostly photos and a video.
This is somewhere to wander the cobbled streets (scooter optional), browse the little souvenir shops, stumble across unexpected friezes on a wall, stop at one of the cafes, maybe wander to the beach and have an ice cream.
Or stop for lunch, as we did, at Cafe de Mogan on the marina for sparkling rose, fresh fish and seafood and massive ice creams. Fortunately there isn’t far to wobble/waddle back to the boat afterwards.
Need to know: Puerto de Mogan boat trip
It costs 7.50 Euros for a single ticket or 13 Euros return for an adult on the ferry from Puerto Rico to Puerto de Mogan, more for longer trips. The longest route, from Puerto de Mogan to Arguineguin, takes around 70 minutes and around 30 minutes between Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogan.
Children under five travel free on the Lineas Bluebird boat trips, while children aged 6-12 cost 4.50/6.40 Euros for a single/return.
Make sure you have cash as they didn’t accept card payments at Puerto Rico on the day we took our Puerto de Mogan boat trip.
The boats run approximately every hour. There’s an indoor shady section as well as an upper deck which is open to the sun, two glass bottomed sections (although there’s not really a lot to see on this stretch) and toilets.
For ideas of more things to do in Gran Canaria with kids, check out this post, as well as my reviews of our visits to Aqualand, Palmitos Park, and a camel ride at Maspalomas
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This trip looks like a bargain. Your photographs have made the area look very picturesque too – it’s beautiful and look at those blue skies!!!
Definitely – I think as it isn’t an official ‘tour’, it works out a lot cheaper but you still get the experience. And Puerto de Mogan is so lovely, I think half my photos from the trip come from that day 🙂 Wishing the sky was quite as blue today…
Such a lovely way to get around. I must say when we have been to the Canaries a boat trip is always a must, something very relaxing and holiday like about it so long as you have a tight hold on the little ones! Great photos and another lovely post from your holiday there. Thank you for sharing with me on Country Kids
Isn’t it – I do love to get out on boats, it always feels such a laid-back way to travel, and nice to combine the practical journey with the experience. And thank you!
What a picturesque boat ride – the scenery looks beautiful. I totally agree about the concerns about being stuck on a boat with a toddler but they also seem mesmerised by the water so it’s usually quite an enjoyable trip with children and this one looks perfect. Thank you for linking up with #GlobalKids
It was gorgeous along the coast, and Puerto de Mogan is ridiculously pretty. Such a lovely day out.
Half hour is perfect. Went on a 90 minute boat ride with my three young kids…not so successful 🙂 Love your pics by the way!
There’s definitely an upper limit, isn’t there! I did a 75 min canal tour of Copenhagen with her when she was younger and I was counting the minutes by the end. And thanks 🙂
This looks beautiful! I’m not a massive boat fan either (even before kids!) so this one sounds perfect for me. I have never been to the Gran Canaria but it really looks wonderful, another one to add to my ever-growing wish list.
Thanks – it’s perfect for a taste without having to spend all day at sea. And this was my first trip too, but realised there is so much to discover there.
What a lovely thing to do on holiday. I remember my two going on one in Lanzarote when they were young, and they loved it too! #globalkids
It’s such a relaxing way to travel and enjoy the coast, I think. I haven’t actually done a boat trip in Lanzarote despite my many visits so will have to keep that in mind.
Awesome trip! I definitely feel the risks of boat trips with toddlers – so cool when they work out to be great!
Definitely! So far, we seem to be doing OK if it’s a bigger boat… fingers crossed.
I love to cruise too! First time I hear about Puerto Morgan but it looks totally gorgeous. Glad to see you guys enjoyed your time there.
It is so pretty there – I think a lot of Gran Canaria just isn’t too well-known, but this was gorgeous, especially the boat trip.
Sooo nice!!
I love boats and islands. This place looks so beautiful!
Glad all went well even without the bathroom 😀
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It is sooo gorgeous there, as if it has all been designed to be as picturesque as possible!