Whale Watching + Vila Islet Boat Tour

On this boat trip along the coast of São Miguel, you'll admire whales and dolphins that live in Azorean waters. You'll sail the waters of the famous islet of Vila Franca do Campo.

Whale Watching + Vila Islet Boat Tour

At the agreed time, we'll meet at the port of Vila Franca do Campo. We will have a brief theoretical introduction to local wildlife, followed by a discussion on safety guidelines for high seas. Then, we'll board a zodiac boat to try to spot whales and dolphins in the Azores.

This archipelago in the North Atlantic is home to a wide range of marine wildlife, including blue and humpback whales, and bottlenose dolphins. It also hosts a large colony of other mammals like sperm whales and pilot whales.

We will be accompanied by a naturalist guide expert in Azorean wildlife, who will help us distinguish between species based on details such as the size of the tail and fins or the color of the skin.

After the whale watching experience on the coast of São Miguel, we'll sail next to the islet of Vila Franca do Campo. While sailing around this small volcanic island, we can admire its spectacular caldera. If conditions are favorable, 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 among the best in the Azores for seeing whales, dolphins, and other cetaceans. However, animals are unpredictable, and sightings may vary based on weather conditions and the breeding seasons of each species.