Half-Day Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Ponta Delgada: Discover the beautiful waters of Azores

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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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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Aurelia_k
Sep 28, 2024
We had a whale of a time! - Highlight of the trip to the Azores, seen whales and a big pod of dolphins! Back to the office on Monday :-(
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E7361eobrians
Sep 27, 2024
Great Time and Amazing Experience! - The tour war great. We went in the afternoon on the speed boat. We ended up seeing two sperm whales and a big pod of dolphins, probably close to 40! The calves were very playful jumping out of the water and swimming very close to our boat. It was an amazing experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and you could tell she loved her job.
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Thomas_r
Sep 25, 2024
effucient - good overall efficient had plenty of barf bags due to rough seas Did see dolphins not much else to add Left and came back on time
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Happiness37407101905
Sep 25, 2024
Amazing trip! - Amazing trip! The skipper was amazing and she made the speedboat journey a lot more comfortable! She also did not get too close to the animals unlike other companies. She was very respectful, but we still managed to see so much marine life in a safe way for both us and the animals. Would highly recommend, especially for a more ethical tour. Other companies followed the whales and got very very close which can cause them a lot of distress.
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Maxbz3876dl
Sep 22, 2024
Exceptional experience, which can only be recommended! - Guide and skipper took good care of the guests. After sightings of dolphins, the tour was extended with the opportunity to see whales for over an hour. Only after the sighting did we head back to the port. The biologist provided interesting information about the animals and also sent an underwater photo of a whale afterwards. Highly recommended!
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Jessz615
Sep 24, 2024
Worth the rough water: See dolphins and hope to see whales in September! - The staff were friendly and courteous, boat in good condition. After leaving the marina, we sailed for around 45 minutes before we saw dolphins and 2 whales (very rare in one trip according to one of the deck hands). The only thing to be wary about is the water can be quite rough, even on the catamaran, so not ideal for those who get seasick easily!
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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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From $68
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).