We offer azores whale watching, swimming with dolphins, snorkeling, van and jeep half or full day tours and hiking, trail, walking tours volcanoes and forests throughout the year. Full day outdoor sete cidades and lagoa do fogo tour with lunch. Whales and dolphins are in the ocean around the azores all day long so, as long as the sea conditions are good and the. View gallery download holiday overview download trip notes. On our first trip we booked through a specialist travel agent. Whens the best time to go whale watching in the azores. Sao miguel west full day tour with setes cidades including lunch. You see, its sturdy prow carves big ripples in the sea surface, much bigger and consistent than those of the lighter and faster boats, and, judging by what we saw the dolphins do, these ripples must be so much. The captain of this boat, jose, and his small team are born in the azores and love the atlantic ocean and its animals his stories of whale sightings and behaviour are fascinating.
We organize day trips throughout the year, with an approximate duration of 4 hours or all day party on board. Yachtbased whale and dolphin research holidays to the azores archipelago. Dolphin and whale watching holiday in the azores islands. We use small and efficient boats with limited size groups in order to limit the impact on wildlife. Blue whales, the largest animal on the planet, migrate through in spring, feeding on plankton.
This was our second trip with whale watch azores, and again it exceeded expectations. Educational whale watching holidays in the azores there are plenty of whale watching trips to choose from, but not many offer a real insight into the research, the conservation and the issues surrounding these incredible animals. Among the resident and migratory species, some common, some rarer, you can see more than 24 different types of cetaceans in. Your small group will be accompanied by your guide onboard. Airport transfers, educational presentations and talks. If you prefer to relate to the atlantic ocean, you can choose to embark on one of our boat trips, enjoy our parasailing. Azores is a true paradise for nature lovers with blue lakes smothered in flowers, deep verdant craters of dormant volcanoes and breathtaking landscapes from the mountains. Trips last around 3 hours and you can choose to go out in the morning or the afternoon. As it happens the first full day in horta is a whale watching day. I cant stress enough how brilliant the azores are as a whalewatching. Whale watching is one of the main attractions for tourists to visit the azores, some explicitly coming just for the whales.
Some 15 or more species of whale have been identified near this atlantic archipelago at various times of year. Most people take a 7 day package with 3 whale and dolphin watching trips to sea, but you can add more trips on as you choose. Cruise into the azores in search of the regions marine life with a dolphin and whalewatching tour from ponta delgada. Private tours provide you with undivided attention from the tour guide and more flexibility in the itinerary. From the biggest and in my opinion, also the most beautiful island. The azores island group is located in the central atlantic, 900 miles 1,450 kilometers off the portuguese mainland. Our whale watching trips have a strong educational element with multimedia briefings before each trip and debriefings on return to shore.
The azores are europes leading whale watching destination, home to sperm and pilot whales, beaked whales and false killer whales, and bottlenose, common and northatlantic spotted dolphins. Whale and dolphin watching is not only an addiction is also one of the best ways. Swimming with dolphins imagine yourself immersed in the deep blue sea with the dolphins. Azores best tips for whale watching on azores whaletrips. Compare similar trips and tour companies to find your perfect vacation at the perfect price. Vacation whale watching activities in portugal expedia. We try to visit different areas around the coasts of the islands during the tour and would expect 3, 4 or 6 full days whale watching and 1 to 2 shore days, depending on the tour. It is the largest and most comfortable whale watching. Whale watching holidays the azores the azores holidays. Whalewatching in the azores which whales to see and when. The best of the azores ocean and land with local biologists. But winter is also a great azores whale watching season.
Peak season is from april through to october whilst in the spring, the larger migratory species are passing through. No two tours have the same itinerary since we go where the whales and dolphins are. Chance of sightings with whale watch azores is very big due to the use of different lookouts on the land and the hydrophone, which helps to track the whales. Just let us know at the time of booking how many nights and trips you require. A unique chance to experience the area by sea and learn about. The most sighted are the sperm whale, sei whale, fin whale, pilot whale, mink whale, common dolphin, bottlenose dolphin, atlantic spotted dolphin, striped dolphin, and rissos dolphin. Tours operate from march to october and are of either 5, 7 or 9 nights duration. Join an exciting marine wildlife tour with biologists and naturalist guides, to see and learn more about whales, dolphins, turtles, fish, birds, and the. These guided excursions allow you to navigate between volcanic islands with the help of an experienced local crew. It is well worth booking the 3 half day whale watching trips it gets addictive. Responsible whale watching tours, while always putting the whales. If youre in the azores and want to see whales and dolphins, then you have different options.
Sao miguel east full day tour with furnas including lunch. They are very knowledgeable, as they combine whale watching trips with serious research on the cetaceans. I went on boat trip with fiturismo azores adventure to see whales and dolphins we didnt see any whales but we. Azores holidays, rent a car, rent a moto, autocaravanas, passeios guiados, azores, ponta delgada. An 9day holiday on pico in the centre of the azores archipelago, timed to coincide with the arrival of migrating fin, sei and blue whales. Description of whale watching in the azores with so many species of whales and dolphins surrounding this archipelago, this is one of the best places in the world to witness these marine mammals up close, with sightings on 99 percent of whale watching trips to sea. Whale watching in the azores, check our programs futurismo. Whales and volcanoes full day whale watching and faial island tour. What whales can you see in the azores and the best time to see them. The charming colonial town of ponta delgada is the islands capital, with cobbled streets lined with palms. Whale and dolphin watching azores dolphin and whale. We are based in lajes do pico, recognised as one of the top 10 best spots for whale watching in the world. Experience nature up close and see the underwater world without getting wet.
Download this tours pdf brochure and start tour planning offline. Whale watching in the azores islands is unquestionably one of the most exciting and unforgettable adventures. Whaletrips azores best tips for whale watching on azores. Schedule of whale watching boat trips discussed and meeting the team. Our whale watching boats are fast and intended for active trips. Whale and dolphin watching from sao miguel island halfday tour. Actually, there are whales around each and every island, but not all of the islands offer whale watching trips. Discover the beautiful waters of azores in this halfday tour of watching dolphins and whales. Includes information about the area and the cetaceans living there, research project details, environmental policy, newsletter, and. Kayaking and sup this is definitely the best way to enjoy the magical nature of the azores. A question we are frequently asked is what time is best, morning or afternoon.
The azores, in the middle of the atlantic ocean, is an archipelago of nine islands showing nature in its purest state, and one of the largest whale sanctuaries in the world. It is an impressive figure and it corresponds to a third of the total number of existing species. Watch for whales and dolphins on this special holiday in the azores. Day tours are designed to acquaint you with the most scenic and historic places in the azores. Packages consist of itineraries tailored to maximize your learning and sightseeing of the most important landmarks and places in azores. Whale watching tours have been organized since 1990 by futurismo, which is one of the most experienced companies operating in azores. The azores are currently one of the worlds largest whale sanctuaries.
The majesty of the spermwhale, the grace of the dolphins, the sudden shiver of a group of passing killer whales, or the rare sight of a blue whale are the basic features of this marine beauty. Multiday tours in the azores futurismo experiences. I loved everything about my holiday to the azores but the whale watching is. Whale watch azores horta 2020 all you need to know.
Whale watching in the azores special interestportugal. This is an an ecosystem with unique characteristics. Whale watching and dolphins swimming in the azores islands, portugal. You can spot whales on the azores from the biggest islands.
Admire the azores marine mammals in their natural habitat. Visitors to the islands of pico, terceira and sao miguel have the most options when it comes to arranging whale and dolphin watching trips. Fin whales, humpback whales, sperm whales and dolphins are just some of the wonderful cetaceans that youll be watching out for on this magical wildlife holiday in the unspoilt islands of the azores set off with your expert host for three halfday whale watching trips in the waters of three of the islands that make up this. We had many sightings sperm whales, pilot whalescommon dolphins, rissos dolphins, bottlenose dolphins. Whale and dolphin watching trip from ponta delgada. How to go whale watching in the azores wapiti travel. They use an old vigia high on the slope above the coast to spot whales and then direct the boats towards them by walkietalkie. Fantastic hikes, tours of the island, great dining ideas, even brought us to a boat tour and canyoneering outfit.
A marine quest for cetaceans, seabirds and turtles, with whale spotters on land, experienced skippers and a marine biologist onboard. If you prefer the convenience and comfort of waking up near the green beauty of the azores, we have for you a wide range. Lisa steiners enthusiasm is infectious and we were fortunate to once again have jairos skill and keensightedness as skipper. Azores getaway included 4 halfday tours with futurismo as part of our azores adventure. Whale watching in the azores is essentially a seaborne safari. Among resident and migrant species, common or rare, more than 20 different types of cetaceans can be spotted in the azores. And my answer is that they can both be equally as good. Most tours start at the islands of san miguel, faial and pico, and are usually done by high speedzodiacs for up to 12 persons. Lagoa do fogo hike, nordeste and the all in one tour, during the last week of augustfirst week of september.
Travel to the azores islands and book packages and tours including guided and escorted tours, selfdrive, whale watching and more. Marinas all along the algarve coastline offer whale and dolphin watching trips, however, its the waters around portugals islands where the countrys best whale watching awaits. Over twenty species of cetaceans live in the azeorean sea. A week long whale watching holiday in the azores islands. The naturalists will be amazed by our plantsgeo tours and birdwatching. Join us on a severalday adventure to discover the best locations around the archipelago. View all trips in azores dubbed the green island due to its lush vegetation, sao miguel in the eastern azores is the largest in the archipelago. Futurismo offers various multiday tours in the azores.
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