Whale Watching Tour from Lajes de Pico in Pico Island, Azores

Witness the world’s largest marine animals on this whale watching tour from Pico Island.

Bringing nature to life, the Azores are considered one of the best places in the world for cetacen wtaching like sperm whales and blue whales. A marine reserve with increasing populations of resident and migrating cetaceans, explore the horizon for stunning breaches and porpoising behaviour with a whale watching tour from the island of Pico in the Azores!

Previously a strategic post for commercial whaling, today Pico Island in the Azores is one of the most popular for whale watching. The largest of the three main islands, the marina is situated at Lajes do Pico and can be reached by flying to Horta (Island of Faial) and then getting the ferry from Horta to Madalena do Pico, with a crossing time of just 30 minutes.

For this whale watching tour you will meet the skipper and the crew in Lajes do Pico. Organised according to the weather and time of year, boats will set off from Lajes do Pico port with a dedicated marine biologist. As you head out into the open ocean, the guide will explain more about the unique biodiversity of Azores marine area and why so many species can be found in this unique archipelago. During the three hour whale wtaching tour, your skipper will be in contact with a ‘Vigia’ or lookout that will guide you towards the whales and ensure you see as many as possible. There are over 27 species of cetacean to spot – with some very special encounters with the ocean’s biggest – the blue whale! Once you have completed a circuit of the marine protected area, you will return to the port where your whale watching tour in Pico Island will end.

If you want to be amazed by Azores Island fauna, book now this whale watching tour from Lajes de Pico in Pico Island!