São Miguel Azores: Half-Day Whale Watching Trip
ID: GYG389227-705225
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Experience the thrill of seeing whales and dolphins in their natural habitat on a half-day cruise led by a team of expert skippers, biologists, and lookouts.
Enjoy a half-day whale watching trip in the Azores, one of the ‘top ten’ whale-watching spots in the world, and get the opportunity to meet the ocean giants in their natural habitat.
Meet the boat crew and get a short briefing about safety and code of ethics and then put on your life vest and head out in the ocean.
Listen as the crew follows the instructions given by radio from the lookouts placed in strategic points along the coastline using military-grade binoculars to find and communicate the position of the animals. Take comfort that the crew has a 99% success rate of sightings.
Once whales have been spotted it´s time to enjoy the company of these magnificent animals, always keeping a safe and respectful distance. It´s usual that more than one group of whales and dolphins are observed per trip.
On the way back to the marina, observe the geological formations of the island as the boat sails close to the coastline.
Highlights
- Discover the Azores, one of the ‘top ten’ whale-watching spots in the world
- See whales and dolphins in their natural habitat at a safe and respectful distance
- Learn interesting facts about marine life from the knowledgeable crew
- Admire the impressive geological formations on the island’s coastline
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The type of boat used depends on the number of people booked on that day
• The tour is very weather dependant and rescheduling or cancellation will be offered in case of extreme weather
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Board the boat in the Marina across from Hotel Marina Atlântico.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
