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Azores: Whale Watching and Islet Boat Tour

4.7 / 5

636 reviews

Activity provider:Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL
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Azores: Whale Watching and Islet Boat Tour

Activity provider:Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL

4.7

636 reviews

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From US$ 64.29 per person

Likely to sell out
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Join an exciting marine wildlife tour with biologists and naturalist guides, to see and learn more about whales, dolphins, turtles, fish, birds, and the marine biodiversity of the Azores Islands.

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Free cancellation
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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, Dutch, English, Portuguese, Italian, French, German

Experience

Highlights
  • Be on the lookout for whales, dolphins and turtles with a marine guide
  • Admire views of volcanoes, sandy beaches and islets on an Azores boat tour
  • Learn about marine biodiversity from the professional staff on board
Full description

Begin the excursion with an introduction to cetaceans (whales and dolphins) and other marine species, their natural habitat, communication, migration, and behavioral patterns. After the briefing, board the designated boat and head out to sea. Approach the whales slowly and carefully as the naturalist guides and marine biologists on board provide commentary. Next, take a tour around the Princess Ring Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, for an up-close look at the volcano and resident wildlife. Light food is permitted on board, and a camera is essential to capture the wildlife you spot on the tour.

Includes
  • Wildlife guide
  • Experienced skipper
  • Zodiac RIB boat (12 to 28-person capacity)
  • Impermeable full suit and life vest
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off (available separately)
  • Personal water supply
Not suitable for
  • Children under 4 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • Wheelchair users

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The meeting point is Terra Azul base, Marina of Vila Franca do Campo, 4, 9680 São Miguel, Azores Islands. From Ponta Delgada town center by auto, head east along the coast and follow the signs to Vila Franca do Campo. Once in Vila Franca do Campo, descend toward sea level and the marina where the tour operator's base and yellow boats are located, and free street parking can be found.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • Tour is subject to weather and safety conditions and may be modified or canceled without prior notice
  • English is the official language, but our team is multinational and will do its best to accommodate your preferred language (this is not guaranteed)
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4.7 /5

based on 636 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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It was unbelievable 🤩 We saw couple of different types of dolphins snd were even lucky enough to see huge sperm whale preparing to dive 🐋 🐳 Our guide was super friendly, spoke fluent English and was providing us with all necessary information throughout the tour.

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May 27, 2023

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On our whale watching tour we’ve seen a blue whale! Still can’t process this in my head: I’ve seen the biggest animal on planet! Also, dolphins were cooperating this day. We’ve seen Common dolphins and Bottlenose dolphins! Too cute to be true! 😍 Our tour guide Lorenzo is a marine biologist and he’s really knowledgeable and experienced man. Skipper is also a PRO. No sea sickness onboard: smooth and pleasant ride. About what to wear: warm clothing but in case of rain possibility Terra Azul provides some good raincoats.

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April 18, 2023

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Absolutely recommended. We enjoyed our whale/dolphin watching so much. Our tour was canceled twice due to bad weather/sea conditions but at the end we were lucky and we could go on the last day of our trip and it was amazing! We saw many doplhins and 3 kinds of whales, too. The guide was very nice and explained everything.

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