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Whale and dolphin watching cruise - By catamaran or Zodiac - Departure from Ponta Delgada

Leave for an unmissable whale and dolphin watching cruise, in the company of marine biologists!

The essentials

Leave for an unmissable whale and dolphin watching cruise, in the company of marine biologists!

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Duration
3 hours
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Starting time
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Cancellation Free cancellation with conditions

Highlights

Your choice of catamaran or Zodiac cruise

Observation of beaked whales and other cetaceans (dolphins, sperm whales...)

Accompaniment by marine biologists throughout the cruise

The must-do Azores activity departing from São Miguel

Description

Set sail on an unmissable whale and dolphin watching cruise, accompanied by marine biologists!

Set sail for the port of Ponta Delgada, where you'll meet the crew of the day. You'll board a catamaran or Zodiac (depending on the option chosen).The marine biologists who will accompany you throughout the observation cruise will give a brief introduction and tell you about the species you may come across during your activity.

As your cruise begins, you'll skirt the coast of São Miguel Island and begin your expedition through the Azores archipelago. You'll head out into the deep waters of the Atlantic, where you'll have the best chance of spotting beaked whales. Marine biologists will explain that some species are just passing through as they are in the middle of their migratory cycle, while others live around the Azores archipelago (Azores).

During the cruise, you'll also have the chance to observe dolphins and sperm whales - these cetaceans are very present in the waters of the Azores (Azores)!

At the end of the observation cruise, you'll be taken back to the departure point: the port of Ponta Delgada in São Miguel.

Meeting point

Important information

  • Availability : every day (except exceptional cases)
  • Start time: 08:30 or 13:00
  • Duration: 03h00
  • Place of departure: Ponta Delgada port
  • This activity is not accessible to people with reduced mobility
  • When you book, you'll need to choose between a catamaran or Zodiac boat
  • This activity is not recommended for children under 6. Nevertheless, if you wish to do the activity with a child aged 9 or under, we recommend that you take this cruise in a catamaran, as the Zodiac seats are not suitable for small children and this could be dangerous
  • Marine biologists will be present on board
  • This activity is available in English, Portuguese and Spanish
  • In case of rain, a raincoat and rain pants will be provided

Included

  • The observation cruise (whales, dolphins..)

  • Crew on board

  • Marine biologists on board

  • Raincoat and rain pants (in case of bad weather)

Not included

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • All other extras

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