Whale Watching + Vila Islet Boat Tour

On this boat trip along the coast of São Miguel, you'll admire whales and dolphins that inhabit Azorean waters. Additionally, you'll sail around the renowned islet of Vila Franca do Campo.

Whale Watching + Vila Islet Boat Tour

We'll meet at the port of Vila Franca do Campo, situated south of São Miguel Island. The trip begins with a brief introduction to local wildlife and safety guidelines for the high seas. We will then board a zodiac boat to search for whales and dolphins in the Azores.

This Portuguese archipelago in the North Atlantic hosts diverse marine wildlife, including blue and humpback whales, and bottlenose dolphins, along with sperm and pilot whales.

A naturalist guide specializing in Azorean wildlife will accompany us, providing insights on distinguishing various species based on characteristics such as tail size and skin color.

After the whale watching experience, we will navigate around the islet of Vila Franca do Campo, admiring its caldera. If conditions permit, we may observe seabirds such as Cory's shearwater and the black-footed tern.

After three hours sailing the Atlantic, we will return to the departure dock.

Whale Watching

The coast of São Miguel Island is a prime location in the Azores for observing whales, dolphins, and other cetaceans. However, sightings are unpredictable and depend on factors like weather conditions and species' breeding seasons.