Activity provider: Futurismo Azores Whale Watching
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Whale and Dolphin Watching with Vila Franca Islet Visit

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    Whale and Dolphin Watching with Vila Franca Islet Visit

    Activity provider: Futurismo Azores Whale Watching
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    From US$ 96.22 per person

    See the diversity of marine life found in the Azores including whales and dolphins. Snorkel in Vila Franca do Campo Islet and get up close to the fish. Enjoy the ultimate unmissable experience if you are visiting São Miguel island.

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    Duration 7 hours
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    Skip the ticket line
    Live tour guide
    English, Portuguese

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Learn about and observe some of the sea life found in the Azores
    • Snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Vila Franca Islet
    • Bathe in the Atlantic Ocean waters while learning about the history of the area
    Full description
    Take the opportunity to see some of the sea life found in the Azores including dolphins, whales, turtles and seabirds. Before the boat trip, listen to biologists explaining the safety measures aboard, the history of the area, the local wildlife and how to respect them. Then set off! After the 3-hour whale watching tour, stop in Vila Franco do Campo to enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Following lunch, board a converted traditional fishing boat and head to Vila Franca do Campo islet, a volcanic crater off the coast that encloses a natural lagoon. Take one of the provided snorkels and diving masks and see the numerous protected fish species in this natural reserve. Following the tour, transfer back to Ponta Delgada by boat or van.
    Includes
    • Whale and dolphin-watching cruise
    • Lunch in a local restaurant with a choice of meat, fresh locally caught seafood, or a vegetarian meal
    • Pre-tour briefing
    • Raincoat and pants
    • Life jacket
    • Marine biologist or nature guide aboard
    • Boat trip to Vila Franca do Campo
    • Return transfer from Vila Franca do Campo to Ponta Delgada by boat or van
    • Snorkel and diving mask
    • Refreshments after the trip
    • Transfer to and from your hotel to the local partner's shop in Ponta Delgada harbor
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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    Meeting point

    Ponta Delgada Harbor Portas do Mar – Shop 26 9500-771 São Miguel – Azores – Portugal

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    Important information

    Know before you go

    • Please bring comfortable clothes and shoes, a sweater, a wind shield jacket, a swimming suit and towel, hat, sunblock, a backpack, and water
    • Usually, the return journey is by boat but if the sea conditions change drastically during the afternoon, it can be operated by van, bus, minibus or other means
    • Please inform the supplier while booking of any food restrictions
    • Masks and snorkeling equipment are limited
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.6 /5

    based on 25 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.8/5
    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Value for money
      4.4/5
    • Safety
      4.3/5

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    We booked for 4 adults and a 2 year old; it was not specified that the boat was a zodiac .... they put us in the back to make it safer for him ... but you have to know because the observation of cetaceans lasts 3 hours, the child cannot move. We were able to observe a large number of dolphins unfortunately unlike the other boats we were not able to observe a sperm whale. On the other hand, they cut short the observation of cetaceans while we arrived before the restaurant opened. The midday meal was very average. Good timing for snorkeling.

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    September 17, 2021

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    nicole – France Verified booking

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    Excellent

    A wonderful experience! I advise those who come to the Azores, because it is very beautiful to see dolphins in their natural environment and bathe on the island, which is the crater of an inactive volcano is even more wonderful. A very complete experience and very attentive guides. Very good food too

    August 7, 2017

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    Ignacio – Spain Verified booking

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    Good trip ; )

    Nice trip, with nice info from the boat guides. Many dolphins. Super breakfast. Good swim on the island. Futurismo works seriously. Sad that the geryourg guide didn't work as we didn't get off the day we had ordered and it had to be moved + it went beyond other plans we had. Use Futurismo; ) and NOT getyourguide

    July 27, 2017

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    Steen – Denmark Verified booking

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