Azores Marine Tour: Dolphins & Whales Watching

Embark on a half-day tour to explore the stunning aquatic world of the Azores by observing dolphins and whales. Appreciate these marine creatures of Azores in their natural environment. Get close to nature and gain insights from a Marine Biologist’s live commentary.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

The activity starts with a briefing at the office. Then, set off on a 2 to 3 hour tour to spot whales and dolphins. Using strategically placed lookouts on the island’s South coast, precisely determine the best observation spots. Board a boat that heads out to encounter these remarkable creatures. Embark on a journey that combines fun, adventure,…

What's Included
  • Mandatory rain coat and life vest on small boats
  • Expert professional guide
  • Live commentary during the tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Hotel Pick-up
Additional Information
  • Your tour can be on 1 of 3 different types of boats depending on availability: zodiac (speed boat); fiberglass (open boat, more stable) or catamaran (big boat, WC on board)
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer
We do not provide pick-ups from hotels for this activity.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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John_b
Feb 2, 2025
All around great! Workers... - All around great! Workers were knowledgeable and very friendly. Went at not the best time of year but got incredibly lucky. Saw dolphins and sperm whales.
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Nihad_m
Jan 30, 2025
Cannot miss this if you're on the Azores - The whale watching was a very fun experience. The guided were very well informed and made it enjoyable for all. We saw Common dolphins and even a pod of Orcas!
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Richard
Nov 12, 2024
A great experience with Picos seeing dolphins and sperms whales. - We specifically booked with these guys after all the positive reviews. We also decided to go on the rib for the adrenaline fun of it. The two girls who were skipper and biologist were really good and we got to see dolphins and sperm whales (a first for me). Highly recommended but if you get sea sick, maybe go on the larger boat they have.
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Y7005baguillermop
Oct 31, 2024
Recommended - Amazing experience!! Sara rides wonderfully, and the best part is that she enjoys it. Along with Matilda and her explanations they cared a lot about following the sperm whale and we got to see it.
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814eduardoh
Oct 21, 2024
Wonderful morning to see cachalotes and dolphins - Congratulations to the group of biologists' we recommend both catamaran and semi-directed. We resume vividly. Família Nogueira Horta de Cascais Very good
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Michael_t
Oct 16, 2024
Whales an Dolpins - very nice whatching - Professional Team and Equipment. All well organized. We could spot sperm whale including a Baby whale very courious about our boat so came very close. Also several groups of common dolphins we could see close to the boat
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Tommasog29
Oct 13, 2024
One of the best days of my life. Thanks! - I went out on Oct 12th afternoon for a 3H dolphin and whales watching tour. The animal sighting was successful, as we encountered 2 sperm whales and countless dolphins. * Professionalism - They really try hard to encounter the animals. After meeting a large group of dolphins relatively close to Ponta Delgada, we still went out for 1h at full speed to look for whales. * Amazing Team - The boat driver (Natalia) was riding the waves at full speed. Despite big waves, we got home almost dry thanks to masterclass driving skills. The other crew member (Alexandre) was sharing details on the marine life in Portuguese and English for the full tour. They don’t just deliver an experience, but help building memories. * True nature lovers - The team is super respectful of the animals and the marine environment. They avoid interfering too much with the animals to not disturb. We collected plastic trash as we were encountering it floating on the sea. Definitely recommended. Thanks so much!! Thanks again for
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Sharon_s
Mar 6, 2025
Whales and dolphins - The guilds where very knowledgeable. The whales and dolphins were amazing. The captain was very accommodating
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Wanderer19204516584
Mar 4, 2025
Alexandre - We loved seeing the dolphins, they passed very close to the boat :) Unfortunately we were not lucky to see any whales... :(
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Aaron_b
Oct 28, 2024
Terrible experience - Spent the entire trip looking at the back of people heads. Never once disld the boat turn or attempt to show both sides the animals. Everyone standing, even those nearest the whales/ dolphins. Guide was not helpful. 0/5.
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