San Miguel: Boat Tour – Volcanic Wonders, Caves & History
Overview
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3 hours
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Get ready for a first-person experience, where the wild beauty of Azorean nature reveals itself in every wave and curve of the coast.
We depart from the picturesque fishing village of Rabo de Peixe, sailing along the north coast of São Miguel to the stunning Porto Formoso Bay.
During the route, you will have a unique perspective on the graben and the city of Ribeira Grande, in addition to seeing imposing headlands, important for nesting seabirds.
We will explore its majestic bays and impressive cliffs on the coast of Porto Formoso, a natural masterpiece.
At Ponta do Cintrão, get ready for an unforgettable experience, geological formations and semi-submerged sea caves, habitat for a rich diversity of marine species.
Our hospitable team ensures comfort and provides detailed explanations about local wildlife and the places visited. Book now and live this unique experience!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transport to the place where the activity begins is not available, and vice versa.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Life jacket
Insurance (personal accidents and civil liability)
Pre-Tour Meeting
Coffee and/or Tea
What To Expect
Rabo de Peixe
Meeting Point & Initial Briefing: Before embarking on this adventure, our guides will provide a comprehensive briefing on the activity, including safety instructions and an overview of the itinerary. Departing from the fishing village of Rabo de Peixe, we set sail towards the east where we will travel along part of the north coast of São Miguel towards Porto Formoso. The contour of the coastline in the north of the island is cut out by numerous bays, dotted with several headlands, such as Ponta do Cintrão, Ponta do Ermo and Morro de Santana. Approximate departure time: 09:15
Ribeira Grande
Aboard our specialized vessel, we will enjoy an exciting journey at sea, offering stunning panoramic views of the island. This is the time to contemplate the island from a unique perspective, and with any luck, spot wild marine life.
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San Miguel: Boat Tour – Volcanic Wonders, Caves & History
Reviews
44 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun Time on the Water
Z8452SOwilliamb,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on our tour. Our tour hosts were knowledgeable and made the time on the water most enjoyable. The cliffs, caves and rock formations were fascinating to see. Thanks Luis and Azorean Seascapes!
If you are hesitating to do or not do the activity, DO IT
Federico U,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experiences and the views have been great, although I had bad experience with the sea movement Luis was super attentive to how I was feeling and cared about me, my wife has enjoyed it a lot too, the views are amazing as I said previously and I super recommend it, very good Service, thank you very much! Luis speaks well in Spanish and that makes things easier in our case 👍🏼👌🏼
Great way to see sea caves
HikeHistory,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great and fun trip to sea caves. The sound is incredible. Safe and relaxing - even with wind and chance of rain the guys took great care of us!
They were very careful to...
Jan H,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00They were very careful to avoid bad weather and gave us an incredible experience! Thank you so much Luis for all the ‘wow’ moments and experiences!
Great Tour
Pegniz,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Tour had to be rescheduled due the weather and thankfully we where able to make it. The caves are amazing and the guide is very knowledgable.
Great Experience and would recommend for anyone wanting to see the island from the sea.
Quest15973476706,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great All Around Experience and Value for the amount of time spent on water. Tour guides Luís and Miguel were outstanding and kept us as safe and close to the caves as possible. It was picturesque at every turn.
A wonderful morning!!
170anna,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fabulous experience! Luis and Miguel were knowledgeable, friendly, and relaxed. The caves and cliffs were spectacular, the swimming was magical , and seeing dolphins and flying fish was just a wonderful bonus. It was very interesting to learn a bit about the geological and human history of the island. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Sao Miguel.
What a great tour, so beautiful! A must if you are visiting Sao Miguel! Luis and his brother, Miguel are top notch guides! Ask f
donna l,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a beautiful tour! Luis and Miguel were superb guides. They took us to so many gorgeous spots!! Top notch tour! A must!
Water level view of sea caves
FriendofSquid,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lus is friendly, full of knowledge, and provides an excellent tour. This tour gives participants a different view of the island as you actually tour the sea caves sculpted by the water, volcanoes, and time. Small group. Open boat. Good multi-generational tour.
What a nice Trip 🤩
GrandTour63201693126,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent the entire morning in a small group on a small pleasure boat. Paulo told us a lot about the island and the volcanoes, and we went close to the coast and into small caves. Our kids (9 and 11) had a blast on the boat. Thank you so much for this amazing experience! We'd love to go again!
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