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Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour: Explore Marine Life in Azores
4.7
23 Ratings
Angra do Heroísmo
Explore the stunning waters of Azores in this half-day tour of dolphin and whale watching. Observe the marine mammals of Azores in their natural environment.
Explore the stunning waters of Azores in this half-day tour of dolphin and whale watching. Observe the marine mammals of Azores in their natural environment.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Angra do Heroismo - The activity begins with a short briefing about safety rules and the different species of cetaceans you can watch during the tour. Afterwards, we provide you with raincoats and life vests and you will be ready to embark on a 2 - 3 hour tour to see whales and dolphins. Using the technique of lookouts placed strategically on the…
- Angra do Heroismo - The activity begins with a short briefing about safety rules and the different species of cetaceans you can watch during the tour. Afterwards, we provide you with raincoats and life vests and you will be ready to embark on a 2 - 3 hour tour to see whales and dolphins. Using the technique of lookouts placed strategically on the South coast of the island, critically calculate where the best observation points are. Board a boat that departs to meet these unique animals and begin a trip which is a blend of fun, adventure, discovery and scientific knowledge. Water proof jackets and life jackets are included.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Marina d'Angra
Porto das Pipas
Our office is right in front of Cais d'Angra restaurant
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(23 Ratings)
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H002014
Sep 28, 2024
Repeat! - As a first experience at sea, it was spectacular! The boat although it seems fragile is quite safe. We couldn't spot any whales despite the captain's effort but there were dolphins everywhere. But the highlight (for me) was the fact of being at sea in that magnificent landscape and seeing the island from afar - it was an unforgettable experience. Repeated without a shadow of doubt!
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Nomad02667701540
Aug 29, 2024
Dolphins and whales - It was beautiful, we saw dolphins and whales. It was on the first morning walk (8h). I want to come back more often, I will definitely go with them the next time I go to Third
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Amofra
Aug 20, 2024
exciting. - the excursion is organized very well: you arrive at 8.15 to leave at 8.30, the staff explains what we are going to look for and what we can see, everyone must wear a life jacket. Optional (nobody took it) also offer the raincoat. You go with a small fast dinghy sitting in rows of two, it's not really comfortable, but it endures well. We were out almost 3 hours. We in late July were lucky with a beautiful sunny day and calm waters. We saw a myriad of dolphins in different places and 5 whales, two of them in pairs really very closely (the dinghy is essential)!
Dolphins are 100% certain, there are many groups that live permanently in the waters outside Angra do Heroismo, so you are sure to see them, while whales obviously depend on luck: the Picos de Aventura team was still very good! Experience to do (if possible Recommendation to book it in two different islands, maybe even with different companies, the important thing is to go by inflatable boat)
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Fernandods1374ze
Jul 6, 2024
Amazing experience - Excellent boat tour which lasted circa 2 hours and 30 minutes. We were very lucky with the weather - nice temperature, clear skies and calm waters. During the tour we spotted sperm and pilot whales, and also saw various types of dolphins.
Also, although whales are much larger animals, the dolphins interacted more with the boat by coming closer and swimming alongside.
The tour agency asked us to arrive 15 minutes before for the safety briefing and getting a life vest. Recommended to take sunscreen as the boat is open and clothes that can get wet. Some participants had sports shoes while others wore flip flops. A wind breaker jacket might be useful depending on the weather and the agency had some available for free.
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Nomad02667701540
May 28, 2024
In the middle of the blue - The experience is so worth it. I went at 8:30 and saw sperm whales and dolphins. The boat is small but I didn't feel unsafe at any time. The people are very friendly.
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Trail55173577580
Sep 25, 2023
Great experience! - Unfortunately we didn't see any whales but we had a great time watching the dolphins! The team took us to different places to try to see as much as possible and it was great. They also give us a lot of information on the species that we can observe (and in several languages). We highly recommend!
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Jennifer_c
Jul 28, 2023
Great tour! - This was such a fun experience. The crew is very knowledgeable and work their hardest to show you as much marine life as possible. Highly recommend.
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Nunofmagalhaes
Aug 3, 2021
Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour at Terceira Island - It was amazing, very good ride, nice boat and personal
Funny and lots of Dolphins :)
Skipper and team member very aware and very nice
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Jorgetom19
Sep 12, 2023
Sea outside!! - We really enjoyed the tour, the common and bottlenose dolphins showed up, the sperm whales missed the roll call…
We'll try again.
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429sherryw
Jul 17, 2022
No whales, just dolphins - The staff is friendly. Our boat left 30 minutes late because the morning tour took longer whale watching. Our guide worked very hard communicating with the hilltop whale watcher to try and find us whales. We had no luck on our July 16 11:30 am four. We were told it’s better to go in the morning. We did see many dolphins. It is a 45 minute ride out with bumps along the way. If you are prone to sea sickness-DO NOT GO:). If you are large, it will be difficult to fit in the seats. You are straddled on a seat like riding a horse for the 3 hours. There is a restroom by the office to use before you depart. We brought a small backpack on board with snacks and water. They give you a raincoat to wear. We got slashed just a little bit. Overall, it was fun.
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