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Azores Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour | 3 hours

976 Reviews | Ponta Delgada
From $66.42 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Meet Us at the Marina
2 Adults x $65.09
$130.18
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$130.18
Meet Us at the Marina
2 Adults x $65.09
$130.18
Approx Total
$130.18
Meet Us at the Marina
2 Adults x $65.09
$130.18
Approx Total
$130.18
Meet Us at the Marina
2 Adults x $65.09
$130.18
Approx Total
$130.18

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
  • Zodiac RIB Boat (12 or 28 pax)
  • Impermeable Full Suit and Life Vest
  • Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide
  • Experienced Skipper
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Insurance
  • Personal Water Supply

Overview

Join an exciting Marine Wildlife tour with Biologists and Naturalists, to see and learn more about Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, Fish, Birds, and the season's marine biodiversity of the Azores Islands! Unlock the island's scenic coastline, the sandy beaches and the Princess Ring Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, along with all the best kept secrets of sea life in the heart of the Atlantic.

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Meeting points

Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™
Marina de Vila Franca do Campo 4, 9680-187 Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal

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From Ponta Delgada city centre by auto, head East by the coast following directions to Vila Franca do Campo. Once here, descend towards sea level and the Marina’s first Pier A where our Base and Yellow Zodiac Boats are stationed, and free parking can be found. (GPS: 37.715780, -25.429745)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

The journey starts with a short informative briefing introducing to Cetacean (Whales and Dolphins) local species, their migrational and behavioral patterns, and onboard safety. Follow the Guide and Skipper to your designated boat, and go out to sea. Our lookout high inland will locate our friends, and provide directions via VHF Radio to where the boat may will travel initially at high speed. Marine Wildlife can be observed yearlong. Sperm Whales are resident alongside 3 additional cetacean species and an abundant marine biodiversity. While carefully approaching our friends your Guide will keep you informed, collect field imagery and data for local research, and is always available throughout the tour to provide answers to any specific questions - feel free to ask. Upon return to the Marina, the boat will tour around the Princess Ring Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, for a close look at the volcanic marvel and resident wildlife. Know before you go - eat light, bring your personal water supply, sunscreen and chapstick, and warm clothing. Light food is permitted , and camera is essential, especially for photography lovers - protect any personal equipment.

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT it is not possible to control animals' behavior in the wild, or to guarantee that you will see a specific species at a specific time frame.
  • NOT FOR anyone pregnant, with weak back, in wheelchair or any delicate health conditions, or under the age of 4.

Free Cancellation

September 30100% refund
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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.7

976 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    835
  • 4 stars
    78
  • 3 stars
    31
  • 2 stars
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Amazing tour

Published on Dec, 2024

All was fine. The guide was good informed anf friendly. Ths skipper knew what he was doing. We've seen some common dolphins, but the disappeared too fast to photograph them. The Islet was amazing!

Amazing

Published on Dec, 2024

It was amazing! We saw Common Dolphins and Pilot Whales. The staff were wonderful, knowledgeable and very kind.

Great experience and knowledgeable guides

Published on Nov, 2024

Had a great experience my first time whale watching! Some thoughts below: - We went 10/15 at 8:30AM - We saw dozens and dozens of common dolphins and 5-6 sperm whales - Our tour guide (her name escapes me but she was French) was wonderful! - If you get seasick, I'd skip this. You're going out in the open ocean - the water is rough - Orientation video on the ocean was interesting but dramatic, it left a lasting impression on us, so I'd say the goal was achieved - Wear wet weather clothing or take the wet jackets they offer. The weather changed numerous times, from cool and clear, to pelting rain, to scorching hot and sunny - 360 tour of the Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo island on the way back to shore was the cherry on top to a great morning whale watching - For those reading this next year thinking about an October trip, while we did see 5-6 sperm whales, the tour guides themselves were surprised and they said they had not seen any in almost a month

Whale Watching Adventure

Published on Nov, 2024

The boat ride was a bit rough (I got seasick and wished I had taken more aggressive precautions beforehand), but WE SAW SPERM WHALES! It was absolutely incredible and the guides were phenomenal.

Highly recommend! Would go again!

Published on Nov, 2024

We visited the Azores for our honeymoon and knew we wanted to get out on the water. This company did not disappoint! Not only did we see dolphins and whales, but we toured the unique coastal geography. The respect the crew had for the animals and local environment was clear and felt from the beginning to the end. They are not only tour guides, but conservationists who truly want to teach about and show you the local flora and fauna.

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