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The mid-Atlantic is home to plenty of marine life—with around 28 different species of cetaceans—making the Azores a true oasis for wildlife spotting. Get the most out of your trip on this dolphin- and whale-watching cruise, which maximizes your chances thanks to the knowledge of a local crew. While you sail, your skipper fills you in on valuable information related to these majestic creatures.
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Watching whales and dolphins on Terceira Island
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Natural Beauty: The scenic beauty of Ilhéu das Cabras, both above and below the surface, captivates participants, providing a naturally stunning environment. Customized Adventure: Scubazores offers an experience tailored to participants' skill level, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced divers. Professionalism and Safety: The experienced and dedicated team ensures the experience is safe and enjoyable, providing participants with confidence to explore underwater wonders. Lasting Memories: The boat tour and snorkeling combine to create a multifaceted and memorable experience, with each moment captured in the minds and cameras of the participants.
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Third Island: Ilhéu das Cabras Boat Tour + Snorkeling
1 hour 30 minutes
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SNORKELING IN THE AZORES: EXPLORE MARINE LIFE IN PROTECTED AREAS: Dive into the crystal clear waters of the Azores and discover an underwater world full of colors and life! In protected areas, where the marine ecosystem is preserved and respected, snorkeling offers a unique experience of being close to nature. With an expert team, you will have the opportunity to explore the rich marine life that inhabits our waters, from colorful fish to endemic species and impressive rock formations. The calm, crystal-clear waters, combined with a unique marine biodiversity, make this tour perfect for everyone, from beginners to the most experienced. Experience the thrill of swimming in one of the best preserved oceans in the world, in a unique and safe environment. Discover the Azores like never before!
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Terceira Island: Snorkeling Wildlife | Protected Areas
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Immerse yourself in the Azores’ exquisite coastal beauty—and have the chance to spot dolphins and other marine animals—on this small-group tour. Pick between morning tour times, and depart directly from the Marina de Angra. Once on board your vessel, venture into the open water, and spot pods of dolphins as they go past. If the conditions are suitable, you’ll even have the chance to swim alongside the dolphins for an up-close look.
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Swimming with Dolphins in Terceira Island
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Whether you’re starting or finishing your Terceira vacation, avoid the angst of unpredictable taxi prices and long taxi lines when you prebook this private 1-way transfer between the airport and the hotel. On arrival, your chauffeur takes time to introduce the island, places to visit, and Terceira’s unique culture; on both arrival and departure, wheelchair-adapted vans available as an option.
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Terceira Island Airport Transfer
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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!"
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Terceira Island: Whale & Dolphin Watching | Best Wildlife Tour
2 hours 30 minutes
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Fishing in the clear waters of the Azores Sea is an unforgettable experience for both the abundance of fish and the magnificent landscapes you can enjoy.
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Boat trip and fishing southeast of Terceira Island 4h max. 6px
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SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS IN THE AZORES: AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF THE ATLANTIC: Immerse yourself in one of the most exciting and unique experiences the world can offer: swimming with dolphins in the Azores. In crystal clear waters and surrounded by stunning landscapes, you will have the opportunity to interact with these fascinating animals in their natural habitat, in a safe and respectful way. Accompanied by a specialized team and in complete safety, the tour provides a direct encounter with dolphins in their natural habitat, and in total freedom. With an unmatched marine life, the Azores offer the perfect setting for this unforgettable experience – where nature and emotion meet!
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Terceira Island: Swimming with Wild Dolphins | Natural Habitat
2 hours 30 minutes
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Whale Watching: 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. Swimming w/ Dolphins: Immerse yourself in one of the most exciting and unique experiences the world can offer: swimming with dolphins in the Azores. In crystal clear waters and surrounded by stunning landscapes, you will have the opportunity to interact with these fascinating animals in their natural habitat, in a safe and respectful way. Accompanied by a specialized team and in complete safety, the tour provides a direct encounter with dolphins in their natural habitat, and in total freedom. Ilhéus das Cabras: Embark on an unique adventure aboard of one our boats and explore the impressive landscape of Ilhéus das Cabras, one of the most captivating destinations on Terceira Island.
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Terceira: Whale Watching + Swimming w/ Dolphins + Ilhéus Cabras
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Experience the beauty and biodiversity of the Azores on this scuba expedition in the calm waters of the Bay of Angra do Heroismo. Under the guidance of professional divers, you’ll start with equipment training and a safety briefing before diving through clear blue waters to the sunken Lidador shipwreck, where you’ll discover diverse aquatic wildlife, including grouper, octopus and starfish.
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Third Island:Try Scuba in a Shipwreck-Archeological park
1 hour 30 minutes
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This diving baptism offers the rare opportunity to explore a protected underwater archaeological park, where history and nature meet in a unique landscape of the Azores. The experience is fully personalized: each participant dive accompanied by a certified instructor dedicated exclusively to you, ensuring safety, tranquility and constant attention. The calm waters of the Bay of Angra of Heroism make this place ideal for beginners, allowing you to learn and dive at your own pace. The equipment is individually adjusted for maximum comfort, and the route reveals typical marine life of the region and historical elements preserved at the bottom of the bay. It’s the perfect combination of discovery, safety and authenticity—a truly memorable first dive experience.
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Baptism of Immersion on the Third Island
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During this dive experience, you will explore some of the best places on Terceira Island, always accompanied by a certified and deeply acquainted Guide of the sea conditions. The activity begins with a technical and safety briefing, followed by the preparation of the equipment and navigation to the dive point most suitable for the conditions of the day. During the dive, you will have the opportunity to observe unique volcanic rock formations, typical marine life of the Azores and, depending on the location, historical shipwrecks, caves or natural arcades. The Guide will guide the underwater journey, ensuring safety, comfort and the best possible experience. At the end, he will return to the marina for a brief debriefing and identification of the observed species.
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Diving on Terceira Azores Island
4 hours 30 minutes
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What makes this activity unique Exclusive location: The Ilhéus das Cabras are one of the most emblematic natural reserves of the Azores, accessible only by boat, which makes the experience special and authentic. Clear waters: Excellent visibility for observing marine life and submerged volcanic rock formations. Specialized local Guide: Accompanied by professionals with knowledge of the fauna, flora and geological curiosities of the region. Safe and accessible experience: Includes all necessary equipment, adapted for beginners and families. Close contact with nature: The possibility to swim between the fish's swamps, observe pulps, stars and sea eagles, always in a controlled environment.
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Snorkeling on the Goat Islands Underwater Adventure
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Whale Watching: 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. Ilhéus das Cabras: Embark on an unique adventure aboard of one our boats and explore the impressive landscape of Ilhéus das Cabras, one of the most captivating destinations on Terceira Island. This tour allows you to discover the fascinating rock formations, its marine richness and the tranquility that characterizes this protected area. Snorkeling: Dive into the crystal clear waters of the Azores and discover an underwater world full of colors and life! In protected areas, where the marine ecosystem is preserved and respected.
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Terceira Island: Whale Watching + Ilhéus das Cabras + Snorkeling
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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!"
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Terceira Island | Private: Whale & Dolphin Watching
2 hours 30 minutes
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Swimming w/ Dolphins: Immerse yourself in one of the most exciting and unique experiences the world can offer: swimming with dolphins in the Azores. In crystal clear waters and surrounded by stunning landscapes, you will have the opportunity to interact with these fascinating animals in their natural habitat, in a safe and respectful way. Accompanied by a specialized team and in complete safety, the tour provides a direct encounter with dolphins in their natural habitat, and in total freedom. Snorkeling: Dive into the crystal clear waters of the Azores and discover an underwater world full of colors and life! In protected areas, where the marine ecosystem is preserved and respected.
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Terceira | Private: Swimming with Dolphins + Snorkeling
3 hours 30 minutes
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Spend around three hours stand up paddleboarding in the beautiful waters off Terceira Island in the Azores. Your instructor takes you to the best spots with the most gorgeous scenery, after you are walked through an instructional and safety course. This is a small, intimate group of just four guests max, so you have plenty of attention from your instructor.
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Stand Up Paddle - SUP
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whale Watching / Morning 8:15 During this activity, you will have the opportunity to observe some of the more than 25 species of cetaceans that can be found in the Azores. We guarantee the observation of cetaceans (whales and dolphins) and usually observe turtles, birds and other marine species. We always count on the presence of a biologist aboard to provide an explanation on the species, the safety rules and the importance of respect for animals. Isle of the Goats / afternoon 14:15 Tour to the Ilhéus das Cabras, a spectacular visit made in the Boat with glass background to be able to observe everything that goes underwater, for the most fearless we have the snorkeling where we go to the Cave of the Rat (a kind of rail) and spend a slit of the Ilhéu where the memories become unforgettable
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Whale Watching + Island Goats / Water4fun
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Get a different view of Terceira's coastline by paddling around it in a traditional kayak. Enjoy dazzling views of Monte Brasil, and its imposing wall of Saint John the Baptist Fortress, and the World Heritage city of Angra do Heroísmo.
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Kayaking Activity along Monte Brail
3 hours
Free Cancellation
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Whale Watching: 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. Ilhéus das Cabras: Embark on an unique adventure aboard of one our boats and explore the impressive landscape of Ilhéus das Cabras, one of the most captivating destinations on Terceira Island. This tour allows you to discover the fascinating rock formations, its marine richness and the tranquility that characterizes this protected area.
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Terceira Island: Whale Watching + Ilhéus das Cabras
4 hours 30 minutes
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Whale Watching: 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. Swimming w/ Dolphins: Immerse yourself in one of the most exciting and unique experiences the world can offer: swimming with dolphins in the Azores. In crystal clear waters and surrounded by stunning landscapes, you will have the opportunity to interact with these fascinating animals in their natural habitat, in a safe and respectful way. Accompanied by a specialized team and in complete safety, the tour provides a direct encounter with dolphins in their natural habitat, and in total freedom.
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Terceira Island: Whale Watching + Swimming with Dolphins
5 hours
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SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS IN THE AZORES: AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF THE ATLANTIC: Immerse yourself in one of the most exciting and unique experiences the world can offer: swimming with dolphins in the Azores. In crystal clear waters and surrounded by stunning landscapes, you will have the opportunity to interact with these fascinating animals in their natural habitat, in a safe and respectful way. Accompanied by a specialized team and in complete safety, the tour provides a direct encounter with dolphins in their natural habitat, and in total freedom. With an unmatched marine life, the Azores offer the perfect setting for this unforgettable experience – where nature and emotion meet!
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Terceira Island | Private: Swimming with Wild Dolphins
2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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Whale Watching: 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. Swimming w/ Dolphins: Immerse yourself in one of the most exciting and unique experiences the world can offer: swimming with dolphins in the Azores. In crystal clear waters and surrounded by stunning landscapes, you will have the opportunity to interact with these fascinating animals in their natural habitat, in a safe and respectful way. Accompanied by a specialized team and in complete safety, the tour provides a direct encounter with dolphins in their natural habitat, and in total freedom.
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Terceira | Private: Whale Watching + Swimming with Dolphins
3 hours 30 minutes
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Whale Watching: 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. Swimming w/ Dolphins: Immerse yourself in one of the most exciting and unique experiences the world can offer: swimming with dolphins in the Azores. In crystal clear waters and surrounded by stunning landscapes, you will have the opportunity to interact with these fascinating animals in their natural habitat, in a safe and respectful way. Accompanied by a specialized team and in complete safety, the tour provides a direct encounter with dolphins in their natural habitat, and in total freedom. Ilhéus das Cabras: Embark on an unique adventure aboard of one our boats and explore the impressive landscape of Ilhéus das Cabras, one of the most captivating destinations on Terceira Island.
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Terceira | Private: Whale Watching + Swim w/ Dolphins + Ilhéus
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