Tours/Terceira/Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour at Terceira Island
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Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour at Terceira Island

4.7(43)Terceira1 hour
VIATOR4.4(7)TRIPADVISOR4.8(36)

Description

Discover the beautiful waters of Azores in this half-day tour of watching dolphins and whales. Admire the Azores marine mammals in their natural habitat.

Tour Options

Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour at Terceira Island

Itinerary

120 min

The activity begins with a short briefing about safety rules and the different species of cetaceans you can watch during the tour. Afterwards, we provide you with raincoats and life vests and you will be ready to embark on a 2 - 3 hour tour to see whales and dolphins. Using the technique of lookouts placed strategically on the South coast of the island, critically calculate where the best observation points are. Board a boat that departs to meet these unique animals and begin a trip which is a blend of fun, adventure, discovery and scientific knowledge. Water proof jackets and life jackets are included.

Highlights

Local guide
Live commentary on board

What's included

Included
Local guide
Live commentary on board
Not included
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Reviews(43)

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catherine_o
August 12, 2026
don't do it

ocean too rough. very painful. 5 out of 11 people on trip were puking.....operator wouldn't go back even tho 10 of us wanted to go back....one young girl finally acquiesced.....so then all 11 wanted to go back......bad call by operator of boat...was painful to a lot of people, he thought it was fine .....maybe too young and stupid.......and 2 passengers were young kids puking.... this was supposed to be to view dolphins and whales, not this kids personal roller coaster with no regard for anyone else....I am healthy with no back problems, but may have back problems now 2 days later....

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3marcelinoa
July 8, 2026
Loved it!

We had an amazing experience. Our party consisted of two people in their sixties, a five year old and two people in their forties. At times the boat ride was scary for the five year old, but she eventually enjoyed the bumps on the water. On our 3 hour trip we saw common dolphins and Sperm Whales. The company has two marine biologists accompany the boat ride. They offered a wealth of information. The atmosphere on the boat was warm and friendly. The biologist that moved around the boat made sure to talk to everyone and checked in to make sure everyone was comfortable and not nauseous. He also spoke in 3 different languages: Portuguese, Spanish and English. The cost was very affordable. We plan to do a different tour later this week.

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ppaiva-careca
March 23, 2026
Excellent choice

Excellent visit, Joana and André were very good hosts

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jonu687
September 23, 2025
There are better options

There are better options. We didn’t generally like the treatment or explanations received (rather the absence of explanations). Another company made the same excursion at the same time as us on another boat, but they seemed much more prepared and they did anticipate the movements of whales and dolphins to see them closer, while our boat stayed far away and hardly explained anything. The only reason we chose to book with them was because they offered the Service also at 11:30, but two days earlier we were advised that it would only be possible at 8:30. After arriving at 8:20 at the agreed place we did not like the treatment received.

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825giedriusj
September 11, 2025
Saw 2 species of whales

A great and memorable experience! Guides (one of them Francis) made the most of the time to find and watch 2 different species of whales.

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Chris_S
September 10, 2025
Great day with whales and dolphins

Excellent trip -money back if nothing spotted but we saw whales and dolphins -the ride out into the Atlantic is also fun . As a bonus also spotted a turtle swimming out at sea

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RP_varela
September 8, 2025
Memorable

Fantastic tour. The spotter Diogo (there from the top of Monte Brasil) is the skipper João (in the zodiac) managed to put us in the precise locations that allowed us to observe 4 different species Always respectful of the environment Mood, the approaches were always cautious and safe for both the animals and the crew. Biologist Joana’s explanations and advice were clear, accurate and super exciting. We were able to feel the emotion in his voice every time there was an observation. The Tour began with several sightings of squalots. Then we set off looking for the dolphins. Suddenly, we were surrounded by three species of dolphins. Thank you Diogo, João and Joana, for this unforgettable adventure. Thanks to the Adventure Peaks. It was simply memorable. I recommend 100%

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W8344UFsandrac
September 4, 2025
Excellent experience

One of the best experiences, we had the opportunity to see dolphins 3 times, very friendly staff and worried about everyone's well-being

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Turiscando
August 31, 2025
Family holidays 2025

Great experience. We spotted common squirrels and dolphins. Thank you very much Francisco, Daniel and the Diogo for your attention and availability.

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FarAway03856947208
August 14, 2025
A fantastic trip

I really liked this tour, the skipers were very attentive and tried to give us as much information as possible.

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