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: 1 day learn more
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, discovery, and scientific insight. Waterproof jackets and life jackets are provided.

Points of Interest

  • Ponta Delgada
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.

Customer Ratings
4.5
(551 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Gagoum68
Aug 18, 2024
Great! - Great! Nice experience. We saw dolphins and the Guide comments were very good. I recommend!!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Relax19306419100
Aug 11, 2024
Dolphins and sperm whales - All right, we were overplanned to see the sperm whales. In total we saw many dolphins and three sperm whales.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Charles_a
Aug 7, 2024
Awesome great experience - Really awesome. Saw two sperm whales and 6+ common dolphins. Can't ask for anything else in an afternoon. Excellent guide and skilled captain. Both were very aware of the animals welfare. Be aware however the Zodiac goes a long way out!
Review provided by Viator
Nicolau_f
Aug 6, 2024
A Whale of a good time! - I really enjoyed this tour as it was well organized and we were able to see a ton of dolphins and a few whales in the distance. The weather was perfect which made the experience that much more enjoyable. The tour operator and all their staff should be very proud of the good work they do. I highly recommend this tour for those that want to see some of earth's beautiful creatures. Thank you!
Review provided by Viator
Guide48733255439
Aug 4, 2024
A morning with Dolphins - Small boat was fantastic, well organized, great and very interesting explanations, the tour was really fun and worth it
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Navigator54056063668
Aug 7, 2024
Tour - Amazing landscape. We didn't see whales, but we saw dolphins, which was really funny. For those who get sick should be careful before entering
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Ben_d
Aug 7, 2024
OK trip - Been to several of these trips, most recently in Reunion island, where we did in fact see whales. This time it was only dolphins. Many dolphins, some jumping in the air, is always a pretty sight, but whales are the main sighting for everyone, including us. The company cannot guarantee that, which is understandable, but it's still disappointing. Additionally, the trip was scheduled for 3 hours, but was in fact less than 2 1/2. A longer trip may have led to whale sighting. Two additional comments: 1. Better to sign people on insurance when they check in. The way this was done, prior to boarding, creates unnecessary delay. We were almost the last ones to board, which made sure we did not get the good seats. 2. Comments regarding health issues and pregnancy are justified, but not when made in a tasteless and insensitive manner. Notifying women on board that 'this is not the time to find out you're pregnant' is not very good phrasing.
Review provided by Viator
Ben1275
Aug 7, 2024
OK trip - Been to several of these trips, most recently in Reunion island, where we did in fact see whales. This time it was only dolphins. Many dolphins, some jumping in the air, is always a pretty sight, but whales are the main sighting for everyone, including us. The company cannot guarantee that, which is understandable, but it's still disappointing. Additionally, the trip was scheduled for 3 hours, but was in fact less than 2 1/2. A longer trip may have led to whale sighting. Two additional comments: 1. Better to sign people on insurance when they check in. The way this was done, prior to boarding, creates unnecessary delay. We were almost the last ones to board, which made sure we did not get the good seats. 2. Comments regarding health issues and pregnancy are justified, but not when made in a tasteless and insensitive manner. Notifying women on board that 'this is not the time to find out you're pregnant' is not very good phrasing.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Maria_j
Aug 5, 2024
Saw dolphins! No whales :( - Had a nice experience- was about 3 hours and we saw two schools of dolphin. The guides were very knowledgeable. A bit boring as most time spent just going between places and seats were not comfortable.
Review provided by Viator
Virginiag233
Aug 12, 2024
Disappointing - Disappointing experience. First I wanted to get on one side (some rows of the boat are three) and they wouldn't let me. You can't see it in the middle seat. Then we saw a group of dolphins and did not stop because they were doing the swimming activity with dolphins. Then we saw a few dolphins, I didn't, they went overboard. And some sperm whales in the distance, nothing to do with the photos. We went to thin ponta for this activity.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
September 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today