Swimming with Dolphins in the Azores, Teceira Island | OceanEmotion

The Azores are considered one of the best places in the world for Whale Watching, here it have been registered already about 27 species of whales and dolphins on the past years, which represents one third of the worldwide whales and dolphins species known. Aiming for a responsible Swimming w/ Dolphins, we combine whale and dolphin spotter with our expertise on finding cetaceans from the boat and keeping them close in a safe and non-threatening way, according to the Azorean conduct code to approach cetaceans.

NO SWIMMER

For children under the age of ten and all those who choose not to enter the water when booking.

Only available for Swimming with Dolphins and Snorkeling Wildlife.

• The Azores are considered one of the best places in the world for Whale Watching, here it have been registered already about 27 species of whales and dolphins on the past years, which represents one third of the worldwide whales and dolphins species known. Aiming for a responsible Swimming w/ Dolphins, we combine whale and dolphin spotter with our expertise on finding cetaceans from the boat and keeping them close in a safe and non-threatening way, according to the Azorean conduct code to approach cetaceans. NO SWIMMER For children under the age of ten and all those who choose not to enter the water when booking. Only available for Swimming with Dolphins and Snorkeling Wildlife.

OceanEmotion has a sighting guarantee, meaning we guarantee to sight at least one whale or dolphin species listed for the Azores, in Whale & Dolphin Watching and Swimming with Dolphins activities. However, we cannot predict if it will be only whales, only dolphins or both on a single tour, since we work with wild animals, and their behavior is unpredictable. If whales or dolphins species are not sighted during the tour, customer will have the possibility of another free tour, or in case of unavailability due to weather conditions, full refund.

WHALE OR DOLPHIN SPECIES OBSERVED AND NOT SWIMMING

In the Swimming with Dolphins activity, if at least one species of whale or dolphin is observed and it is not possible to swim with dolphins (note: swimming with whales is forbidden in the Azores), customer will have the possibility of another free tour, or in case of unavailability due to weather conditions, it will be charge as No Swimmer.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers