Biophony Boat Tour: Explore Vila Franca Islet

Join biologists on an Azores marine birdwatching expedition. Explore hidden coastal colonies, observe seasonal birds, and enjoy stunning ocean views.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL - Join the team at Marina de Vila Franca do Campo for check-in at the designated time.
    The journey starts with an engaging briefing that covers the Islet’s fascinating geology, its diverse Fauna and Flora, insights into the Protected Nature Reserve, and essential boat safety information.
    Accompany your guide and…
What's Included
  • Impermeable Full Suit and Life Vest
  • Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide
  • 0% Carbon 0% Noise HPDE e-Boat
  • Experienced Skipper
  • Insurance
  • All Necessary Equipment
What's Not Included
  • Personal Water supply
  • Sunscreen and Lip Balm
  • Hotel Pickup & Drop-off (available separately)
Additional Information

Join a marine birding expedition with Biologists and Naturalists, to explore hidden places and observe coastal colonies, to look for the season’s birds and wild behaviour, out at sea with incredible ocean views!
Many Birds find oasis in the Azores Islands to breed and raise chicks, and as on-route refuge. Marine birds can be observed yearlong, peaking…

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
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Ronald_b
Sep 16, 2025
Birdwatching on San Miguel - Lovely guide but needs some more experience with bird id. She misquoted two bird species. Yet, how’re you going to sed pelagic birds otherwise?
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Velde97
Aug 17, 2025
Perfect whale watching tour! - We had a great time, seeing 4 species of marine wildlife. Even a sleeping Spermwhale we saw on the tour! Laura was an excellent guide with a huge amount of knowledge about the wildlife
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Skann3
Aug 17, 2025
That's great! - That's great! The guide was a very passionate Austrian girl who does this work from the heart and guided us with an initial presentation and then... we saw many whales and dolphins! To do!
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Pilar
Jun 15, 2025
EXCELLENT - It's been a 10 year experience! The tour is very complete and fun, and the staff is extraordinary, I would repeat it without a doubt! Thank you very much for the experience, especially Ingrid, Alex, Erika and Captain Edmundo, who are amazing professionals.
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Gordon_h
Nov 11, 2024
Good guide - Our guide (Sona?) was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. Great views of the Cory’s Shearwater and a few other species.
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Demi
Jul 4, 2024
Amazing experience! - The marine birdwatching tour was very interesting and lovely to see the seabirds and learn about them. Our guide was very knowledgeable and skipper was great too! This trip wasn’t as popular as the whale watching however it should be as it’s just as good! I definitely recommend.
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Nancymp5967wh
Jun 16, 2024
A great experience on the water in Sao Miguel - The trip was amazing. Marylou was a very experienced and knowledgable naturalist guide for the experience and Diego made the ride very smooth and enjoyable despite the wind working against us. I learned a lot about the birds, the geology, geography and as a bonus we saw about 200 dolphins! A really wonderful way to spend a morning. Abrogada!
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Jeanmichelfenerole
Oct 20, 2022
whale and birdwatching - I did 2 excursions with Azores Marine expeditions. Each was very pleasant with excellent guides. Sure I'll do it again when back in Sao Miguel
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Happiness18642663556
Aug 21, 2022
Wonderful experience in the sea of the Azores. - Wonderful experience with the best guide, Miguel. We were very lucky and spotted flying fish, cockroaches, Royal garza and white garzas in Ilhéu.
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Personne
Jul 24, 2025
Run away!!! - When we get there, we are told that the excuse will be in English (while we have booked in Portuguese), answer: they cannot guarantee the language (so why make people choose)! We pay the same price as Anglophones for a trip where we will not understand anything. After a complaint, we get a guide who speaks English and Portuguese. When they reach the boat, it does not light up. We are made to wait 1h05 to finally tell us that the excursion is cancelled and that we will only be refunded in the next few days! We paid 60 € of taxis and they barely apologize and refund absolutely nothing or find any solution other than to come back again at our expense!!!! A shame!!!! The sense of commerce, they know absolutely not!!!!
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From $32
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).