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 to check in and prepare 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,…

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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Helenawt6079ck
Aug 11, 2025
Best whale watching - Our Guide Alex made a great job. We saw one whale and so many Atlantic spotted dolphins! We drove quite far away from the shore so most of the time we spent driving. However the driving was one of the funniest parts of the tour. We highly recommend the zodiac boat. The dolphins were so energetic and powerful. They just jumped all around the boat for at least 30 minutes and they tried to distract us from looking for the whale that was around this area. It was our best whale watching experience until now!
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Diane_o
Aug 9, 2025
Whales and Dolphins...oh my! - A great way to spend an afternoon! We saw 2 species of dolphins and 2 species of whales! The weather totally cooperated and the staff was very attentive and friendly!
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Simone_b
Aug 8, 2025
That you have to be lucky... - You have to be lucky to see whales and dolphins. We were lucky also with the tour guide which was very nice.
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Jill
Aug 5, 2025
Fun and informative whale watch - We had a great time on the whale watch where we got to see many dolphins swimming close to the boat and also saw whales. The guides on board were helpful to all the passengers and shared lots of interesting information. It was a fun experience!
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Lmmm068
Aug 5, 2025
Exceptional experience and exceptional guidance. - Exceptional experience, we saw a sperm whale, a Rorcual, 3 different species DE dolphins (groups of hundreds) and a shark. The guide Ramon Tolosa was fantastic, very good explanations, super friendly and very didactic. Antonio the pilot DE the boat also gave us a great time. Highly recommended!!!
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S_v
Aug 3, 2025
FANTASTIC!!! Exhilarating... - FANTASTIC!!! Exhilarating ride with experts. We saw several species of dolphins and 2 species of whales!!! What a joyful thing to watch!!!!!
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Anil_d
Aug 12, 2025
Whale Watching - Enjoyed the day out to get glimpse of the whales and dolphins. Overall the objective was met and the trip was worth it.
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Barbaraluijks
Aug 10, 2025
Must do excursion when visiting Sao Miguel - From the moment we stepped on board, this excursion felt professional. The crew radiated passion and knowledge and immediately explained how important it is to approach whales and dolphins in a responsible way. This was also shared up front in the briefing room. No intrusive engines, no rushing — everything happened at the pace of the sea. We were treated to magical encounters with a playful group of dolphins with babies and even two majestic (sea) whales in the distance. The guide shared fascinating insights about their behavior and the marine ecosystem, so you don’t just watch — you learn and gain a deeper respect for these animals and marine life. What I loved most is that it wasn’t about ‘getting as close as possible’, but about ‘seeing in the best possible way’. You can truly feel that the well-being of the animals always comes first. That makes the whole experience even more special and genuine.
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Northstar22983497626
Jul 27, 2025
Observation of cetaceans - It was a good experience, where we saw 3 sardines and several dolphins. There was some difficulty in sighting and with some distance to the animal, although realize the importance of not causing stress.
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Trip61427553658
Jul 28, 2025
was okay - Was a nice experience. We saw a sperm whale and some atlantic dolphins. However, they do chase them a bit and there are a lot of other boats that swarm the animals. Personally we thought the followed them a bit too long and probably wouldn't do it again.
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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).