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.
From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Experience
Summary Description
Highlights
- Close encounter with marine Wildlife
- Enjoy a boat ride on the Atlantic Ocean
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!
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.
Included / Excluded
- Pre-tour briefing
- Raincoat and pants if necessary
- Life jacket on the zodiac boats
- A marine biologist or nature guide aboard
Start / End Locations
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.
- Please bring confortable clothing and shoes (according to the season)
- A bottle of water and snacks are also advisable
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 48 hours
Cancellation Notes: 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
Options and Pricing
| Standard Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (12 - 64 years) | €60.00 |
| Child (6 - 11 years) | €30.00 |
| Infant (0 - 5 years) | N/A |
Terms and Conditions
IMPORTANT INFO: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to assure that all our activities are safe to all guests, please make sure you follow the next procedures:
- It is mandatory to wear a facial mask (please bring your own);
- Hand disinfection at the office entrance and throughout your activity;
- Body temperature measurement upon arrival;
- Social distancing.
We also would like to inform that we are reinforcing the hygiene of all areas acessible to our visitors.
FAQ
What if I am seasick?
We strongly advise avoiding eating anything overly spicy, acidic, fatty or dairy before the tour. Don’t overeat but come well fed. Once on the boat, look at the horizon and get some fresh air. If you feel bad, the staff on the boat will be here to help you.
I am pregnant and would like to do whale watching. Is it safe?
In this case, we advise to book on our the catamarans, which are more comfortable and stable boats.
I have back problems but I would like to go on a whale watching. Can I do this tour?
Futurismo Azores Whale Watching in São Miguel Island has catamarans and zodiac boats. Catamarans are more spacious and comfortable boats. They are equipped with toilets on board. We recommend that you have some medical advice before this experience.
What if we can't spot any animals?
If we do not manage to find whales or dolphins during our tour, we will offer you a second trip free of charge.
About operator:
A 30 years old family-owned, purpose-driven, business that has grown into the biggest Azorean operator with its own DMC. We are the only one-stop company in the Azores, owning the supply chain, having amazing partnerships in the Archipelago and taking care of every single detail, allowing us to create amazing memories with authentic experiences in the pristine Azores nature! As the top operator that the other Azorean DMC and tour operators appeal to create and operate their experiences, the logical move was for us to take that into our hands and exceed all the expectations. With 30 years of experience operating in the Azores archipelago, there's no doubt we've mastered the art of the active holiday. When the Azores turned away from the whaling industry, we saw what the future of the islands would look like and led the travel evolution to whale watching. Ever since then we’ve been carving out unparalleled active travel experiences from every corner of our jaw-droppingly gorgeous archipelago. Operating a very diverse range of activities, we provide for travellers who want to experience the Azores in a way that is befitting the culture, wildlife, and natural beauty of the archipelago.
Basic Information
- Duration: 2.5 hours - 3 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 50
- Category: Cruises & Water Tours
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