Take a boat tour along the impressive cliffs of the Capelas coast on the island of São Miguel, the largest island in the Azores!
With its high cliffs of volcanic rock and dark sandy beaches, the north coast of São Miguel offers some superb scenery in the Azores. So it is well worth taking the time to admire them when you are on the island, especially on a boat tour to Capelas! Departing from Rabo de Peixe, hop aboard a speedboat and set off for a 1 hour and 15-minute cruise along the coast between Ribeira Grande and Capelas, a place brimming with exceptional viewpoints.
Accompanied by certified local guides who will comment on the trip, you will enjoy total immersion in the island's coastal environment, discovering must-see sites and the marine fauna of the Azores. This boat tour to Capelas from Rabo de Peixe will offer you an educational and tranquil approach, ideal for taking the time to admire the breathtaking natural setting of São Miguel while taking photos. You will also be able to take a swim in Capelas Bay, in clear waters surrounded by the superb cliffs that make up the rugged beauty of the island's north coast. Get ready to be amazed!
Open to children aged 4 and over, this boat tour to Capelas in São Miguel is not to be missed by families, couples or groups of friends. With a small group of no more than 10 passengers on board, you will have a great time admiring the north coast of São Miguel by boat!
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Practical information
A 1 hour and 15-minute boat tour along the Capelas coast, departing from Rabo de Peixe.
Please allow a total of 2 hours on site, including the 1 hour and 15-minute boat tour.
- Welcome at the fishing port of Rabo de Peixe 15 minutes before the start of the tour
- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions on board (15 minutes)
- Departure for a 1 houra and 15-minute boat tour along the coast to Capelas: Buraco de São Pedro, Morro das Capelas, etc., with a stop for a swim in Capelas Bay before turning back and admiring the beaches as far as Ribeira Grande
- Sailing back to the port of Rabo de Peixe with a debriefing of the trip (approx. 15 minutes)
- Disembarkation and end of the activity
Participants wishing to swim during the break must know how to swim.
Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity without an accompanying adult.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.
A minimum number of 4 participants is required to run this activity.
This activity is free for children between 4 and 6 years old.
This activity is not recommended for people with back problems, pregnant people or the elderly: please consult a doctor who will be able to tell you whether or not you can take part.
This activity is not accessible to disabled people.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
- Guides
- Raincoat poncho
- Life jacket
- Insurance (personal accident & liability)
- Water / Tea
- Transfer
- Photos
- Comfortable clothes adapted to the weather
- Sweater
- Closed shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Snack
- Seasickness medication if necessary