Whale and Dolphin Watching

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An unique experience in the Azorean sea.

Whale and Dolphin Watching in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel.

Prepare your camera and embark on this unforgettable experience!

With more than 20 species of whales and dolphins present in the waters of the Azores, this experience was designed to inform, educate and provide amazing encounters with these species on the island of São Miguel.

The activity will always be in the company of a professional team of skippers, biologists and lookouts.
Think no more and experience up close the Azores marine paradise.

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Itinerário - Observação de Baleias e Golfinhos - Ponta Delgada

  • Departure Point: In Pêro de Teive marina in Ponta Delgada, at 08:30 AM and 01:00 PM (Semi rigid) or at 09:00 AM and 01:30 PM for Catamaran.
  • Briefing: Before leaving to the sea is held a briefing on cetaceans, sighting methods, safety rules and the code of ethics of Whale and Dolphin Watching in the Azores. 
  • Sea at sight! We will observe the different species of whales and dolphins in São Miguel.
  • Back to the Marina Pêro de Teive, in Ponta Delgada.

Duration 3 hours- about 20 to 30 minutes briefing time + 2.5 hours at sea.

Additional Information

  • Your tour can be on 2 different types of boats, depending on availability and the time schedule: semi-rigid (speedboat); or catamaran (large boat, WC on board);
  • Equipa com profissionais qualificados (skippers, biólogos e vigias), que falam diversas linguas, como: inglês e espanhol;
  • Disponível a bordo capas de chuva e coletes salva-vidas. Semi rígidos: capas são opcionais e o uso de colete é obrigatório. Catamaran: coletes estão a bordo e o uso de capas não se aplica.

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