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 also sail the waters of the islet of Vila Franca do Campo.

Whale Watching + Vila Islet Boat Tour

We will meet at the port of Vila Franca do Campo. After a theoretical introduction to local wildlife and safety guidelines, we'll board a zodiac boat to spot whales and dolphins in the Azores.

The Portuguese archipelago in the North Atlantic hosts marine wildlife, notably blue and humpback whales and bottlenose dolphins, alongside a colony of sperm whales and pilot whales.

A naturalist guide will help us distinguish species based on details like tail size, fin shape, and skin color.

After whale watching, we'll sail next to the islet of Vila Franca do Campo, admiring its caldera. If conditions allow, we may see seabirds like Cory's shearwater and the black-footed tern.

After three hours on the Atlantic, we'll return to the departing dock.

Whale Watching

The coast of São Miguel Island is one of the best locations in the Azores for viewing whales, dolphins, and other cetaceans. However, sightings can be unpredictable, depending on weather conditions and species' breeding cycles.