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. You'll also sail around the famous islet of Vila Franca do Campo.

Whale Watching + Vila Islet Boat Tour

We will meet at the port of Vila Franca do Campo at the agreed time. This dock is located south of São Miguel Island. First, there will be a brief theoretical introduction to local wildlife, followed by safety guidelines for the high seas. Then, we will board a zodiac boat to try to spot whales and dolphins in the Azores.

The Portuguese archipelago in the North Atlantic contains a range of marine wildlife, notably blue and humpback whales, and bottlenose dolphins, along with a significant colony of sperm whales and pilot whales.

A naturalist guide, expert in Azorean wildlife, will accompany us, teaching us how to distinguish species by details such as the size of tails and fins or the color of skin.

After whale watching, we will sail next to the islet of Vila Franca do Campo, admiring its caldera. Weather permitting, we may also see seabirds like Cory's shearwater or 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 one of the best places in the Azores to observe whales, dolphins, and other cetaceans. However, wildlife sightings can be unpredictable, influenced by weather conditions and the breeding seasons of each species.