Terceira Island | Private: Whale & Dolphin Watching
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Whale and Dolphin Watching on Terceira Island
The Perfect Destination for Nature and Marine Life Lovers: The Azores are a natural paradise and a premier destination for whale and dolphin watching. With 29 species of cetaceans recorded, the islands are home to around 33% of the world's known species, making this experience one of the most enriching and unforgettable, in the heart of the Atlantic.
Our method combines the experience of the lookouts, who observe whales and dolphins from high points on the island with long-range binoculars, with the experience of our team, ensuring a safe and respectful approach, in accordance with the Azores conduct code for cetacean observation. This model results in approximately 98% success rates for year-round sightings.
"Come and discover the wild nature of the Azores – paradise for marine life lovers!"
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
The Azores are a natural paradise and a premier destination for whale and dolphin watching. With 29 species of cetaceans recorded, the islands are home to around 33% of the world's known species. Sighting guarantee: In our whale and dolphin watching activity, each tour is a unique experience and unpredictable, as we work with wild animals whose behavior can vary from moment to moment. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that we will see only whales, only dolphins, or both on a single tour. However, we are committed to providing sightings of at least one of the species of whales or dolphins present in the waters of the Azores. If, for any reason, no sightings occur during the tour, The customer will be offered a new free tour. And, in the case of adverse weather conditions that make it impossible to carry out the activity or unavailability, we guarantee a full refund.
Options
Small Boat | 12 pax
Large Boat | 15 pax
What‘s Included
Tour guide
Sighting guarante
Wind jacket
Public Liability Insurance
Whale and dolphin spotter
Hidrophone
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience seeing Dolphins and Fin Whale
Tourist47906768541,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our dolphin and whale excursion was wonderful. The check-in and prep was timely. The crew (biologist and pilot) were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We saw three species of dolphins. They were a lot of fun and numerous. They were all close to shore. We then went out much further and saw a Fin Whale. We also saw a sea turtle which was fun. Above it all, it was a beautiful morning and we saw Pico and the whole mountain and St Barbara. Very enjoyable trip. Thank you.
Fun, enjoyable and packed whale/dolphin watching
Tourist47906768541,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great private tour on May 16th. Easy check-in followed with a beautiful boat ride with clear views of Pico and other islands. We had the opportunity to see three species of dolphins and a Fin whale, plus a sea turtle. Knowledgable, and helpful biologist and pilot/guide. Thanks for a wonderful experience.
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