Azores whale watching and Islet boat tour
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Azores whale watching and Islet boat tour

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$76.00
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Language: English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Dutch
Availability: Everyday
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
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Why you’ll love this…
  • See and learn more about Whales, Dolphins and Marine Wildlife
  • Unlock and enjoy the island’s scenic coastline and volcanoes
  • Discover Islet of Vila Franca do Campo
What to expect

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.

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What's included
  • check Lifejacket
  • check Tour guide
  • check Insurance
Where

Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™, 9680-187 Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal

Meeting point:
Coming 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 TERRA AZUL Base and Yellow Boats are stationed. Free Parking can be found. (GPS: 37.715793, -25.429659)
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • This tour is not accessible for pregnant women, people with back problems, those in wheelchairs, or those with delicate health conditions

Not suitable for:

  • Children under 4 years old

Know in advance:

  • Please remember to eat lightly before the tour
  • When on board, protect any personal equipment.
  • English is the official language, but the local team is multinational and will do its best to accommodate your preferred language (this is not guaranteed).
  • Hotel pickups are charged separately, subject to availability, and commence before the designated time. Please contact the local operator and confirm your exact pickup time. You will find the contact details after booking

Remember to bring:

  • Your personal water supply, sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses and warm clothing. Light food is permitted onboard
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Provider
Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3 /5

Based on 12 reviews from verified customers

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  • M

    Mandy847

    Verified booking

    5
    September 17, 2025

    Traveled as a couple

    Enthousiaste marien biologe Sophie wist ons veel te vertellen over de verschillende soorten walvissen en dolfijnen en totaal 3 soorten gezien, fantastisch! En de speedboot vonden we veel stabieler dan op het eerste gezicht leek, dus we zijn ook niet zeeziek geworden :) het eilandje van vila franca do campo is ook erg leuk om van dichtbij te zien.

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    Von TUI veräppelt

    Verified booking

    1.8
    August 26, 2025

    Traveled as a couple

    Die Tour wurde in Deutsch gebucht und vor Ort nur Englisch gesprochen, auch die Sicherheit Einweisung.

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    LaGo

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    4.6
    July 11, 2025

    Traveled with family

    Wir haben Wale und Delfine gesehen. Leistung erfüllt. Darüber hinaus war die Fahrt mit dem "Speedboat" auch super und alleine für sich ein Erlebnis, auch wenn wir hinten saßen. Tolles Wetter und das Glück, tatsächlich die Meeresbewohner zu sehen, hat den Ausflug perfekt gemacht. Teleobjektiv empfohlen, obwohl auch mit dem Telefon akzeptabele Bilder zustande gekommen sind.

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    Schopper

    Verified booking

    4.2
    June 24, 2025

    Traveled as a couple

    Tolles Erlebnis. Leider kein deutsche Guide, wie bei der Buchung angegeben!?

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    Leijwer

    Verified booking

    4.2
    June 5, 2025

    Traveled as a couple

    Die Einleitung und Einweisung zum folgenden Programm war sehr gut gemacht. Die Guides und der Skipper waren super nett und freundlich und mit viel Spaß bei der Sache. Die "Ausfahrt" ging knapp 3 Stunden und hat viel Spaß gemacht. Gesehen haben wir viele Delphine sowie eine Walart. Desweiteren bekamen wir noch Wissenswertes über die örtliche Geologie erzählt. Sehr empfehlenswert ??

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    DL

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    4.6
    September 15, 2025

    Traveled as a couple

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