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From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip
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From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

By Futurismo Azores Whale Watching
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $101 per adult
Features
Overview
  • Join a whale-watching excursion off Ponta Delgada
  • Be on the lookout for over 25 cetacean species that can be found in the Azores
  • Listen to the commentary provided by the biologist on board
  • Choose between a catamaran or a Zodiac boat
  • If no animals are sighted during the experience, we offer a second tour

Activity location

    • Ponta Delgada
    • Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Marina Portas do Mar, Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 26 São Miguel Island, 9500-771 Ponta Delgada, Portugal | Look for Futurismo Azores Adventures at Ponta Delgada Harbour Portas do Mar – Shop 26 9500-771 São Miguel, Azores, Portugal.
    • Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip by Catamaran
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Select this option for a more comfortable boat that is particularly suitable for elderly people, with mobility restrictions, and families with young children (under 8 years old). There are also toilets onboard.

Starting time: 1:00pm
Price details
CA $100.74 x 1 AdultCA $100.74

Total
Price is CA $100.74
Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip on Zodiac Boat
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

The zodiac tours will guarantee a fun, splashy and bouncy trip. It provides a more adventurous experience as you will be riding on a fast boat. Not recommended for people with back/neck problems, children younger than 8, nor pregnant women.

Starting time: 1:00pm
Price details
CA $100.74 x 1 AdultCA $100.74

Total
Price is CA $100.74

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPre-tour briefing
  • What's includedWhat's included Raincoat and pants (only available for the zodiac boats)
  • What's includedWhat's included Life jacket (mandatory on the zodiac boats)
  • What's includedWhat's included Marine biologist or nature guide on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Food and drink

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drones, High-heeled shoes, Nudity, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: Children under 8 years, People with back problems, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Set off on a whale-watching day trip from Ponta Delgada and witness the marine mammals of the Azores. Look out for minke whales, dolphins, turtles, and more, and learn about the environment from your marine biologist guide.

Begin with a briefing by your guide, who will explain the history of whale watching in the Azores. Learn about water safety, rules of observation, and respect for the animals.
Depart from the Ponta Delgada harbour and sail into the Atlantic. Situated between Portugal and North America, the Azores are a permanent home or point of passage for more than a third of the world’s whale and dolphin species.
Keep an eye out for sperm whales, common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and Risso’s dolphins, which are present throughout the year, along with turtles, seabirds, and other marine life.
In the summer months, spot dolphins, pilot whales, and striped dolphins. In spring, enjoy the opportunity to see migrating baleen whales such as blue whales, fin whales, and sei whales.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Ponta Delgada
    • Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Marina Portas do Mar, Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 26 São Miguel Island, 9500-771 Ponta Delgada, Portugal | Look for Futurismo Azores Adventures at Ponta Delgada Harbour Portas do Mar – Shop 26 9500-771 São Miguel, Azores, Portugal.
    • Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Marina Portas do Mar, Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 26 São Miguel Island, 9500-771 Ponta Delgada, Portugal | Look for Futurismo Azores Adventures at Ponta Delgada Harbour Portas do Mar – Shop 26 9500-771 São Miguel, Azores, Portugal.
    • Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Michael R

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
25 Mar 2025
Germany
Although no whales were around, we saw huge amounts of Dolphins, playing with us and the ship. The Guide gave all explanations. Nice weather helped to make this a unique experience!

8.0 out of 10

Dorota P

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
21 Mar 2025
Poland
We absolutely loved the experience! Although we weren’t lucky enough to see whales this time, we had the incredible opportunity to watch dolphins in their natural habitat, which was truly unforgettable. The water was perfect, and the ocean was calm, making the trip even more enjoyable. We hope to return to the Azores in the future, and when we do, we will definitely embark on this adventure again. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Azores!

10.0 out of 10

Sofia Z

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
6 Mar 2025
Italy
Great experience, even if we didn’t see any whales - it can happen - we met many dolphins. The guide was professional, funny and perfectly prepared, we always felt safe and taken care of.

10.0 out of 10

Goetz S

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
27 Feb 2025
Portugal
very good oceanologist

10.0 out of 10

Pinson K

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
24 Jan 2025
France
From the zodiac you feel very close to the animals, it's was wonderful!

8.0 out of 10

Sevkan Ü

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
1 Dec 2024
Germany
The guides on the boat were very helpful and friendly. We got a bit seasick though. We saw the dolphins and the sperm whale but only from very far

2.0 out of 10

Merel K

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
5 Nov 2024
Netherlands
You have to go closer to the whale! I couldn’t even see it!

10.0 out of 10

Onur K

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
6 Oct 2024
Denmark
despite not spotting whales I guess baby dolphins are the next best thing. we had a great time and the marine biologist was super helpfull and friendly, it was a trully wellspent morning and we will probably do it again next time we are in the island!

10.0 out of 10

Wael B

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
25 Sept 2024
Saudi Arabia
Impressive

6.0 out of 10

Alvaro H

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
18 Sept 2024
Portugal
May-July best months to watch whales. The biologist makes it clear you might not watch any whales due to the weather or time of the year, and like the fact they respect the animals and the nature. The reason I give them 3 stars is because I honestly can't say the experience was great. I didn't like the fact that our biologist/guide decided to go full speed 25km away from the island into the rain to "possibly" watch some whales, sorry to say this but it's a bit fishy that she mentioned there were two baby whales in front of us while raining and having poor visibility, no one onboard saw them, right after that, we went back to the island, it felt like a strategy to get into one of their other tours (more expensive) for better chances. Transparency is well appreciated and I'd have given them 5-stars if they would have avoided being tricky, even if only seeing dolphins. In the end, they send a message where you can download pictures of whales "spotted the day of your trip".

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