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Ponta Delgada, Portugal
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Recommended by 93% of travelers
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
With sightings possible all year round, the Azores Islands are one of the best places for whale watching in the Atlantic. Set sail around the Princess Ring Islet of Vila Franca do Campo on a cruise, accompanied by a marine biologist guide, and look out for sperm and pilot whales, bottlenose and Risso’s dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine life.
- Cruise around the beaches and islets of Vila Franca do Campo on an RIB
- Enjoy spectacular views across the Atlantic Ocean
- Spot whales, dolphins, and sea turtles in their natural environment
- Choice of departure times throughout the day
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 1,117 reviews
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Handy_H, Jun 2025
Amazing experience.
We spotted a few sperm whales and dolphins.
Extremely knowledgeable and super helpful tour guide
Ruthann_M, May 2025
The Dolphins were great to see! Unfortunately no Whales cited. Julia our boat tour guide was very professional and knowledgeable. Her enthusiasm was contagious and kept her audience on the boat engaged.
Monica_T, May 2025
Great adventure, amazing time and all staff very helpful and friendly, especially Mateo. Will highly recommend it.
shaunlowe110, May 2025
A great afternoon in the company of sperms whales and common dolphins. Interesting information from knowledgeable guides.
Angela_C, May 2025
Excellent tour company, very knowledgeable. Just know, Viator has them listed under tours in Ponta Del Gada which they are not, they are a good 25 min away by car. The staff was very good and we got to see Orcas, sperm whales and dolphins!
Donna_L, May 2025
Excellent experience!!
We saw sperm whales and striped dolphins!
Guides were so clear about what we were seeing and instructions to keep everyone safe and able to view !! Don’t miss this!
Lisa_B, Apr 2025
We had such a wonderful time whale watching. We are a family of three generations traveling (ages 14-77) and we all enjoyed it. Inez was our biologist and guide. She was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining the different species of animals (whales, dolphins, and birds). We were lucky to see a sperm whale and a ton of dolphins. The tour company did a great job of not putting stress on the animals but also allowed us to observe them up close.
The boat is small - 30ish people max. You sit straddle the seat - but I felt like I was more secure sitting that way. Wear the jackets they offer - you will get wet.
Wonderful day and beautiful experience.
vickey_z, Apr 2025
The staff were informative. The ride was great ; we got to see dolphins but no whales . I would recommend wearing the green jacket and pants because you will get wet !
Jordan_C, Apr 2025
Staff was super kind and knowledgeable. They are great in providing water gear and safety equipment. We saw dolphins and other fish on our tour. Beware if you have any degree of seasickness as the water can be quite aggressive.
Susan_P, Apr 2025
Thought the ride was bumpy as we flew over the waves, it was fun and exciting. Saw a couple of dolphin types but no whales. All 8 of us really enjoyed the adventure!
Jennifer_H, Apr 2025
Great experience. Staff was knowledgeable and we saw a blue whale and dolphins. staff was genuinely interested in us being able to find a whale.
Helene_L, Apr 2025
There was no whale in sight but plenty of Common and Bottlenose dolphins.
The guide was knowledgeable and the skipper was respectful of the animals.
Amy_K, Mar 2025
We had a great time with these guys and learnt lots about the ocean during. Lucky enough to catch a humpback whale too 🐋 Well looked after by the team and would recommend to those looking for a whale of a time 🤪
Janis_E, Jan 2025
Wonderful experience on the water! Fun boat ride while watching dolphins and catching a glimpse of an Orca whale. The crew was very professional and we all leaned a lot!
Mary_B, Dec 2024
It was amazing! We saw Common Dolphins and Pilot Whales. The staff were wonderful, knowledgeable and very kind.
Jiling_W, Dec 2024
We could see many dolphins jumping, never had seen before. Unfortunately no whale was seen on that day.
Waverly_T, Nov 2024
We visited the Azores for our honeymoon and knew we wanted to get out on the water. This company did not disappoint! Not only did we see dolphins and whales, but we toured the unique coastal geography. The respect the crew had for the animals and local environment was clear and felt from the beginning to the end. They are not only tour guides, but conservationists who truly want to teach about and show you the local flora and fauna.
Annemarie_M, Oct 2024
It was a beautiful day out on the oceans, great crew! We saw also a rare species Pilot whale, beautiful sights 😍💙
Karen_U, Oct 2024
Great tour! Saw lots of dolphins. Unfortunately did not see whales but animals are unpredictable
and sightings are not guaranteed. Saw the islet which is amazing. Overall it was a great morning.
David_S, Oct 2024
We didn't see a single dolphin or whale and that was not for the lack of trying from the crew. We were at sea for 3 hours and it also rained on us. I have been fortunate to see dolphins and whales on similar trips in Madeira but sadly not on this occasion in the waters of the Arzores. That's nature for you, always unpredictable.
TANIA_R, Oct 2024
Was a wonderful experience. One I will never forget. We saw a family of whales and a number of dolphins. You won't be disappointed.
Mairah_F, Sep 2024
Exceeded expectations - we saw 3 adult sperm whales with 1 calf, all of them fluked! Then we proceeded and spotted a massive pod of dolphins jumping about for a long time! We followed them around for a long enough time and thoroughly enjoyed it! The speed ride in thr boat itself was super fun! Would highly recommend!
Kirsty_G, Sep 2024
Good tour. Saw lots of dolphins up close and a couple whales from a far. Also liked seeing the island ant the end. After about an hour the seats became uncomfortable. I honestly wished it was a bit shorter.
Scott_J, Sep 2024
A great experience. We saw many dolphin, 3 different kind (common, spotted, bottlenose). Alex and Savi were energetic, informative, and kept us safe and comfortable. We had a great day on the water and would highly recommend.
Bob_N, Sep 2024
This was a great way to try to get a close look at whales and dolphins. Fantastic staff and excellent captains. On board guide made it very informative. We wound up going out twice because weather caused our first trip to be cancelled shortly after leaving port. Company and staff were very accommodating and made our re-book very easy. Highly recommend this group for a fun and informative, and non-invasive/disturbing view of the whales and dolphins. Crew was very concerned for the well fare of the wildlife and made sure not to interrupt their routes across the ocean. Also concerned that clients all got a good view of things. A great time and would do it again.
Maria_F, Sep 2024
We got to see the sperm wales but no dolphins. It was a nice experience. Beautiful thank you to all the stuff.☺️
Dorinda_H, Aug 2024
The abundance in number of dolphins. And of course the tail of the sperm whale!
The guide and skippers were so nice and explained a lot. We really wanted to know everything
David_K, Aug 2024
The biologist was great at identifying the various dolphin and whale species we encountered, and the captain did a great job getting us to the best spots for safe viewing.
Sarah_N, Jul 2024
We had the best time!! We saw a ton of animals. We saw two full breach’s with sperm whales and multiple pods of spotted dolphins.
burak_p, Jul 2024
Dolhins and whales must be see. Nice experience. Ocean is calling you. Best way to see whales. Nice sracf