The 4 Sao Miguel Island Dolphin Tours People Actually Book

1.From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,109 reviews · 3 hours · from $82Our pick

Spend three hours off São Miguel searching for whales and dolphins with Futurismo Azores Whale Watching. A marine biologist explains local species, safety, and respectful viewing. Choose a steadier catamaran or an exciting Zodiac, with a second trip offered if no animals are seen.

“The tour was amazing. Because I captain decided not to stop at the dolphins we got the chance to see a curious sperm whale up close all by ourselves. The male came to about half a meter to our boat and looked at us curiously. What a thrill. After that we saw two more sperm whales, one sei whale, Atlantic spotted dolphins and common dolphins.”

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2.São Miguel: Swim with Wild Dolphins in the Open Ocean

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 369 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $176Top rated

Join a small group of up to eight at Marina Pêro de Teive for a 2.5-hour open-ocean trip with Picos de Aventura. After a safety briefing, trained guides such as Ines, Veri, and Fatima have helped visitors spot dolphins, enter the water in pairs, and enjoy several brief swims near wild pods.

“The tour was amazing, maybe once in a lufetime experience. Ines, the guide, gave us lots of info about the dolphins we saw. we felt safe at all times and amazed by mother nature. Also, it was the first all girls crew I had the priviledge to sail with. Kudos to you, ladies!”

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3.Terceira: Whale and Dolphin Watching in a Zodiac Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 230 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $82

Set out from Angra do Heroísmo in a fast zodiac with a skipper, marine-life guide, and radio help from a spotter on Monte Brasil. Look for dolphins, sperm whales, and other cetaceans while learning about their behavior. The tour costs $82 and runs about 2.5 hours.

“It was awesome. Guide was friendly and informative and we saw sperm whales and lots of dolphins! We would def do this again”

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4.Terceira: Half-Day Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 219 reviews · 3 hours · from $70Best value

Set out from Angra do Heroísmo for three hours of whale and dolphin watching with Picos de Aventura. Guides such as Luis, João, Joanna, and Francisco explain cetaceans and safe viewing practices while you search for up to 27 species. Sightings can include sperm whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds.

“Marvellous Tour with Luis as our guide. We saw lots of different dolphin species. Behavior was respectful towards the animals. And don't miss the speedboat curves and turns, it is just fun! Thanks for this beautiful experience with Picos de Aventura.”

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