Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

Whale & Dolphin Watching Trip

Take a trip of a lifetime on board a Zodiac in search of cetacean activity – 24 of the planet’s 80 species of whales and dolphins have been sighted off the coast of the Azores.

Daily departures from Lajes do Pico

• £42 per person (23Mar-29Apr & 02-31Oct)
• £45 per person (30Apr-08Jul & 27Aug-01Oct)
• £50 per person (09Jul-26Aug)
• Minimum child age is 5 years (accompanied by a parent or guardian).
• No child reductions.
• Daily 3-hour excursions depart at 08:30 or 13:30 – schedules to be advised locally depending on weather conditions.
• Apr to Sep is the best period to see whales off Pico.
• Briefing by a marine biologist (c.20-minute).
• Zodiac boats (small, rigid hull inflatables carrying up to 12 people) are used.
• We cannot guarantee that you will see a cetacean but it is unlikely that you should be so unlucky.
• Pre-booking in July & August is recommended.

Important: Children aged 4yrs or under, pregnant women or any person suffering from severe back problems are not allowed on the Zodiac boats.

Our chosen whale and dolphin operators in the Azores adhere to the Azorian code of ethics.