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Whale and Dolphin Watching in Pico Island - Half Day In The Azores
4.5
118 Ratings
Lajes do Pico
Situated in the heart of the North Atlantic Ocean, the Azores serve as a home to approximately 27 distinct kinds of cetaceans. Join us for an immersive experience under the guidance of our professional skippers, biologists, and ‘Vigia’, to encounter these mesmerizing creatures up close.
Situated in the heart of the North Atlantic Ocean, the Azores serve as a home to approximately 27 distinct kinds of cetaceans. Join us for an immersive experience under the guidance of our professional skippers, biologists, and ‘Vigia’, to encounter these mesmerizing creatures up close.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Rua dos Baleeiros 13 - Our activity begins with a briefing presentation, followed by a boat tour lasting approximately 3 hours as we search for these magnificent marine mammals.
- Rua dos Baleeiros 13 - Our activity begins with a briefing presentation, followed by a boat tour lasting approximately 3 hours as we search for these magnificent marine mammals.
What's Included
- All applicable fees and taxes included
- All applicable fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Bottled water
Location
Aqua Açores, Lda - Whale and Dolphin Whatching
Our meeting point is in our shop WHALE WATCHING CENTER located at the entrance of Lajes do Pico harbor 30 minutes before the tour starts. You can find picture of our store on the gallery.
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
4.5
(118 Ratings)
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Christinkaiser1987
Sep 28, 2024
Whale and dolphin watching Lajes do Pico - It was a great experience. We saw a species of whale and a species of dolphin. Even taking the small boat across the waves was a great experience.
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Amy_h
Sep 10, 2024
Boat experience and dolphin sightings! - We went at the beginning of September and saw 4 different types of dolphins! Boat captain and guide were knowledgable and friendly.
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Curiosity54279482803
Sep 8, 2024
Excellent tour and highly recommended. - It was a nice trip with nice Guide and crew. We have seen and learned a lot from dolphins and whales. Despite the fact that the season was already over, we still saw a whale and false killer whale and of course many different dolphins.
Definitely recommended!
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Maryyouwin
Sep 3, 2024
Perfect Honeymoon Activity - Aqua Azores was a phenomenal host. They worked with us on our booking seamlessly through email. (We originally booked for a day that looked to have bad weather, but it was very easy to switch to another option.) We saw FOUR different species of dolphins on our 2.5 hour tour. It was incredible. Seeing these creatures up close in their habitat while keeping a respectful distance was everything I could have imagined. I was in heaven. I would've gone everyday if my husband would let me!
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752ulrikab
Aug 26, 2024
A wonderful whale and dolphin watching experience! - What a treat! The ocean waters were calm, the morning was clear and we had fantastic views of the Pico mountain in the distance while sailing out to meet the dolphins and whales. And we were lucky! We spotted a sperm whale with a calf and then another two calves. There was also a a very shy Bryde's whale who showed its back once and then sped away into the depths. We enjoyed watching 2 different species of dolphins, and I saw a medusa floating near the boat. No sea turtles though this time round. But it was 3 hours well spent. Bring lots of sunscreen and prepare to be bounced up and down by the boat, as if you're riding a horse! A big thank you to our skipper Sergio and our guide Vania, who conveyed all the interesting facts about the mammals in English as well as Italian and looked after us.
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Lloyd92
Aug 23, 2024
Great morning out - Great trip out on the boat. The skipper made sure that everyone could see the animals by allowing some to stand and telling others to sit down. Spectacular views of the coastline. We saw two sperm whales, a sea turtle and plenty of dolphins.
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Donnalora1965
Aug 14, 2024
wonderful creatures of the Atlantic Ocean - Wonderful experience Guide a marine biologist as a very good and nice Guide. We saw two species of dolphins two sperm whales and a turtle cart cart. Recommendation this experience
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Terencep568
Aug 11, 2024
An Unforgettable Whale Watching Experience - Our time with Aqua Azores on Pico was truly exceptional. The team’s professionalism and passion for marine life were clear from the start. We were treated to stunning views of whales and dolphins, with insightful commentary from our guide, Vania, that made the experience even more engaging.
The tour was well-organized, prioritizing safety and guest satisfaction, allowing us to fully enjoy the beauty of the ocean and its inhabitants.
I highly recommend Aqua Azores to anyone visiting Pico. This was more than just a tour; it was a memorable journey that deepened our respect for the sea.
Thank you to Vania and the Aqua Azores team for a fantastic day on the water!
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Gabrielesl7277wa
Aug 9, 2024
An unforgettable experience - During our stay on the island of Pico, we had the chance to live an absolutely magical experience with Aqua Azores. From the Check-out we were impressed by the professionalism and enthusiasm of the whole team, but it was Vania, our Guide, who really made this tour exceptional. She shared with us her vast knowledge of cetaceans and the marine ecosystem with infectious clarity and enthusiasm. Every moment spent in his company was a real pleasure. I highly recommend Aqua Azores to anyone wishing to discover the majesty of cetaceans in their natural habitat. Many thanks to Aqua Azores and especially to Vania for these unforgettable memories. We will definitely be back!
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Anouk_v
Sep 19, 2024
Great boat tour - The boat tour was a really great adventure and we spotted some nice dolphins of 3 different species. I would say that the duration of 3 hours was rather long, with long periods without spotting animals, it was a bit tiring. But I guess that depends on the day. Would definitely recommend.
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