Azores Marine Wildlife Tour: Exploration with Biologists & Naturalists
4.8
786 Ratings
Islands
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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What's Included
- Zodiac RIB Boat (12 or 28 pax)
- Impermeable Full Suit and Life Vest
- Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide
- Experienced Skipper
- All fees and/or taxes
- Insurance
What's Not Included
- Personal Water Supply
Additional Information
Join an exciting Marine Wildlife tour with Biologists and Naturalists, to see and learn more about Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, Fish, Birds, and the season’s marine biodiversity of the Azores Islands!
Unlock the island’s scenic coastline, the sandy beaches and the Princess Ring Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, along with all the best kept secrets of sea life in the heart of the Atlantic.
- IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT it is not possible to control animals’ behavior in the wild, or to guarantee that you will see a specific species at a specific time frame.
- English is the official language, but our team is multinational and will do their best to accommodate your preferred language (this is not guaranteed).
- NOT FOR anyone pregnant, with weak back, in wheelchair or any delicate health conditions.
- Not for Children under the age of 4
Location
Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL
From Ponta Delgada city center by auto, head East along the coast and follow directions to Vila Franca do Campo. Once in Vila Franca do Campo, descend towards sea level and the Marina where our Base and Yellow Boats are stationed, and Free Parking can be found.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(786 Ratings)
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Trail49237441428
May 21, 2024
Whale and dolphins watching - Really good trip. Led by a marine biologist, with the whales and dolphins welfare being paramount. Waterproof jackets were provided. Highly recommend
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Vivienw05
May 18, 2024
A must do on Sao Miguel - We did the whale watching and island bout tour on the 15th of May, noon. Our guide was amazing! She explained what kind of animals we could see on the water and was very determined to show us whales. In the first two hours of the trip, we „only“ saw dolphins but as previously mentioned she was very determined and we ended up seeing a mama sperm whale with two calves. Amazing experience!
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Maps20227249681
May 17, 2024
Whales ahoy! - Great trip and experience! Would recommend to anyone, we saw 2 blue whales and 2 sperm whales. One of the blue whales went under the boat. Couldn’t ask for more
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Carolinen659
May 17, 2024
Thank you ! - Clear explainations both before taking the boat and during the excursion ! We had the chance to see 4 cachalotes + 1 group of commun dolphins, amazing experience.
I appreciated that our guide brought us as close as possible to the animals, but always keeping some distance, putting the well-being of the animals as 1st priority
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Sergiost158
May 16, 2024
Great experience - The whale watching tour was very exciting. We encountered a lot of sperm whales, including a mother with a baby. We also saw dolphins that were swiming alongside the boat and near the islet a sea turtle
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Travelforlife54
May 15, 2024
A great whale watching experience. A must do! - Great whale watching experience. Having been on while watches in the US New England, this experience exceeded my expectations. Although we didn’t see any really “spectacular” views of whales, we got to see many whales as they naturally are, swimming and plying. Some of the whales were native to the region, while others were migrating to the colder waters for feeding season. We also saw some colorful native dolphins. One of the best things of the trip was the crew and the specially designed boats for whale watching, which insured a good view for everyone on the boat. A top thing to do if you are on São Miguel.
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Gellicumwest
May 15, 2024
Spectacular tour with Terra Azul - Great tour with good explanation, great views. We saw the blue whale, some dolphins. It was reall great. The sea was still a bit bumpy due to the windy weather. But at the end we all enjoyed it very much.
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Deborah_m
May 15, 2024
Great experience! - The staff were all great and went out of their way to make our day fun! We say 3 different species on our tour
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Roving745612
May 15, 2024
Great experience whale watching - Crew was excellent with lots of whales and dolphins. The naturalist was so incredibly informative. We had a great time on this trip
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Florianbl8786ca
May 13, 2024
Outstanding. - This company focuses on education and provides the ultimate wildlife experience. All guides have extensive and detailed knowledge and provide easy to understand facts about the local ecosystem, the species and their particularities. All this in the context of a respectful encounter with each cetacean species. In addition, this company supports a number of in situ research projects that may provide valuable data on the feeding habits of sperm whales, among others.
We booked a total of four tours with Terra Azul and were able to see sei whales, humpback whales, sperm whales, common dolphins, flying fish, a loggerhead turtle and many other vertebrate species. Dear Terra Azul team, keep up the good work, we had great experiences with you!
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