From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Experience
2.5 hours – 3 hours
Max 50 people
About this activity
Welcome to the heart-pounding world of whale and dolphin watching. You’ve come to the right place for it – the Azores – 9 islands in the middle of the Atlantic and the best place for spotting these glorious undersea creatures.
This sea-life paradise is rich with an unending flow of marine life like blue whales, bottlenose dolphins, and Risso’s dolphins. Yet another reason this treasured spot is unique – it is one of the most sustainable tourism destinations in the world! That means you can enjoy your whale watching experience and know that you’re a responsible citizen helping our wonderfully diverse planet.
Highlights
- Close encounter with marine Wildlife
- Enjoy a boat ride on the Atlantic Ocean
Full description
This is one of our most popular tours and for good reason! The whale and dolphin watching off Ponta Delgada is hard to match. Departing from the south coast of São Miguel Island, we’ll be looking for seasonal and resident whales journeying along our coast.
Imagine being on one of our boats, slicing through the waters of the deep blue Atlantic, the waves glistening with expectation. Suddenly you see a flash and a sleek shape breaks the surface, exploding into view – it’s the fluke of an immense sperm whale –a short distance away!
Imagine being on one of our boats, slicing through the waters of the deep blue Atlantic, the waves glistening with expectation. Suddenly you see a flash and a sleek shape breaks the surface, exploding into view – it’s the fluke of an immense sperm whale –a short distance away!
You can see its great unblinking eye, curious about you and your fellow explorers. You catch your breath; the whale is massive and yet gentle at the same time. Then its tail smacks the water with a splash, disappearing below in a cloud of spray.
You’ve never seen anything like this.
The adventure begins at our comfortable facility at Ponta Delgada harbor. You’ll meet our biologists and guides and learn about the different species you might spot during your tour. They’ll also explain how to respect the whales’
environment as well as important rules to ensure the animals’ safety and wellbeing.
environment as well as important rules to ensure the animals’ safety and wellbeing.
Included / Excluded
- Pre-tour briefing
- Raincoat and pants if necessary
- Life jacket on the zodiac boats
- A marine biologist or nature guide aboard
Meeting point
Start Location
Portas do Mar – loja 26, Ponta Delgada, PT
Important information
Know before you book
- The duration of this tour can change according to the weather, species location and/or other factors.
- Allow plenty of time for your tour. Please don’t book if you have any commitments right after such as a flight, etc.
Know before you go
- Please bring confortable clothing and shoes (according to the season)
- A bottle of water and snacks are also advisable
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts
Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund