Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour and visit to Vila Franca Islet in São Miguel, Azores

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Enjoy the wildness of the Azores with a remarkable full day whale watching trip in Sao Miguel!

Enjoy the wildness of the Azores with a remarkable full day whale watching trip around the Vila Franca Islet in Sao Miguel!

During this activity, you will have the opportunity to watch some of more than 28 cetaceans species that can be found in the south of Sao Miguel. Although nature offers no guarantees, whales and dolphins are regularly seen during our full day tours, along with turtles, seabirds and other marine life.

Before the boat trip, biologists from Futurismo will give you a briefing to explain which cetacean species can be observed, safety measures aboard, how to respect the animals and rules of observation at sea as well as some historical facts.

During the tour, each passenger is required to wear a life vest (except on the catamaran). Futurismo also provides raincoats and trousers if necessary. After the 3 hour tour, you will stop in Vila Franca do Campo to have lunch in a local restaurant.

Then you will board a converted traditional fishing boat and head to Vila Franca do Campo islet, a volcanic crater off the coast that encloses a natural lagoon. The islet is a natural reserve, so here you will be able to view the diversity of fish species that have been preserved due to this protection (masks and snorkels are provided). Transfer back to Ponta Delgada by boat or van.

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Practical information

Check-in time: 9:00 am. Then, the activity will start at 9:30 am and will finish at 17:00.

Activity requirements

Restrictions may apply to pregnant women and people with lower back problems. However, Futurismo offers different types of boats with different levels of comfort. Please contact us for more details.

Special terms

Meeting point:
Portas do Mar - Loja 26 9500-771 Ponta Delgada . Açores . Portugal
Spoken languages:Spanish, English, Portuguese
Included
  • Life jacket
  • Pre-tour briefing
  • Raincoat and pants
  • Marine biologist or nature guide aboard
  • Lunch in a local restaurant
  • Boat trip to and from Vila Franca Islet
  • Mask and snorkel
Excluded
  • Transporation to the meeting point
Do not forget to bring
  • comfortable clothes and shoes
  • sweater
  • hat
  • sunblock
  • water
  • wind shell jacket

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ROCIO S., Spain — 04/09/2024
5/5
Día completo, vimos varios delfines y un cachalote! Y el islote muy bonito.
Francisco José S., Spain — 05/09/2024
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Muy completa, bien organizada y segura
Angel V., Spain — 27/08/2024
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un maravilloso dia en el atlantico azoriano

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