Azores Marine Tour: Dolphin & Whale Watching

Embark on a thrilling half-day tour in Ponta Delgada and witness the majestic beauty of Azores’ marine mammals. Join a Marine Biologist as you watch dolphins and whales in their natural habitat.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Marina Pêro de Teive - Meeting Point:
    Begin your journey at our headquarters located in the Marina of Ponta Delgada. Please arrive 15–20 minutes prior to departure for check-in and preparation for your adventure.
    Safety Briefing & Introduction (15–20 minutes)
    Our team of skilled marine biologists will greet you and provide a comprehensive safety…
What's Included
  • Mandatory rain coat and life vest on small boats
  • Expert professional guide
  • Live commentary during the tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Hotel Pick-up
Additional Information

Biologist-Guided Experience – Each tour is led by expert marine biologists who offer live commentary, identify species, and share intriguing insights into whale behavior and marine conservation.
Land-Based Lookouts (Vigias) – Traditional land-based lookout points are utilized to spot whales and dolphins before the boats depart the marina. This…

Location
Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer
We do not provide pick-ups from hotels for this activity.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nicole_t
Apr 6, 2026
Highly recommend!! - This trip was amazing! Not only did we get to see 2 blue whales, a pod of Ocre Whales, common and bottlenose dolphins, but all of the marine biologists were simply phenomenal! They answered all of my kids’ questions and were genuinely as thrilled to see the wildlife as we were. I highly recommend!
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Steve_s
Apr 5, 2026
Would go again! - Be careful boarding. People impolite and nearly knocked me off the boat while getting on. Wear warm clothing! We saw Orcas and many dolphins. Very good crew who explained everything thoroughly. We will be back in November and will go again.
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Hasan_s
Apr 4, 2026
Recommended - Super impressive! Unique experience🤩 Everything went great from start to finish. We saw dolphins and blue whale😍🐳.
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Tiago
Apr 4, 2026
You delivered everything you promised. - It was a fantastic experience. We saw dolphins, orcas and a female blue whale accompanied by their younger than one year old. In addition, the team allowed the journey to last about 40 minutes more precisely so we could observe the blue whales. The part of being on the shuttle brought some adrenaline to the whole trip but be careful the hats tend to come out shot from the head. A tip: Try to go on a sunny day as it will be easier to see the animals underwater because it does not have such a dark and gray color.
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Quest20403138513
Apr 2, 2026
Superb experience - We spotted fin whales, orca's and dolphins from the zodiac (speedboat). The crew was very knowledgeable and super friendly and the fast boat ride was a fun little adrenaline rush. The company also appeared to have great connections on land for spotting, since it seemed like we got to each location before the other companies did. 10/10 recommend.
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Kyle_m
Apr 1, 2026
The crew successfully... - The crew successfully found both dolphins and whales. We stayed in both areas long enough to see them multiple times. They were considerate of the needs of those on the tour. The ride back was a bit choppy but that wasn't the fault of the tour operators. We enjoyed it.
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Meghan_m
Mar 10, 2026
Wonderful team of people!... - Wonderful team of people! Such an interesting tour. And was lucky enough to see four sperm whales as well as many dolphins.
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Goplaces16138850283
Mar 11, 2026
Day (almost) perfect - The trip was wonderful, the exceptional guide and watching animals that I admire in their natural habitat is a unique experience and that I save for life. Negative point, lack of empathy with those who felt bad on the part of who was driving the boat that, to amuse some, got to do eight at high speed in high sea which left those who had already vomited previously unhappy for the rest of the day. Just didn't take 5* for that.
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James_f
Apr 6, 2026
Well organized and we saw... - Well organized and we saw orcas and common dolphin. Unfortunately, the workers stood in front of us the whole time and chatted with each other. We didn't see as well as we could have. It seemed the sightings were more for the crew.
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Roam37115034413
Apr 2, 2026
Only recommended in calm seas - Unfortunately, despite heavy seas, they took off. I found it extremely dangerous to move safely on the boat. We have seen a few more dolphins but not, probably would have been heavy also because of the high waves. You had to deal with holding on the whole time. I would pay attention to the weather beforehand and not trust the statements of the people, who ultimately want to sell their ride.
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From $76
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).