Activities
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
,
Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 Hours
Do this because
Observe whales and dolphins in their natural habitat
Learn interesting facts about cetaceans from a marine biologist
Make the most of this once in a lifetime experience
What to expect
Get picked up from the meeting point and head to Lajes do Pico harbor to board a rigid boat specially designed for small groups to enjoy the tour safely and comfortably.Before the whale and dolphin watching tour, you will have a briefing done by a marine biologist who will give you some directions to follow to observe cetaceans and some details about the species you will be able to observe.During your boat trip, your crew will guide you to the areas where whales and dolphins are most often seen. You will be able to observe around 30 species of whales and dolphins in their native environment. On Pico Island, blue whales, common whales, and sardine whales are cetaceans that are frequently seen in spring.This trip in search of dolphins and whales takes about three hours, but the memories will last forever!
What's included
Pre-tour briefing
Life jacket
Marine biologist or guide aboard
What's not included
Food and drinks
What to remember
The guide is bilingual (English, Portuguese)
Tour not suitable for pregnant women and people with back problems
Comfortable shoes and clothes are recommended
Remember to bring a waterproof jacket and a towel
In summer bringing a hat, sunscreen, and water is recommended
Avoid eating anything overly spicy, acidic, fatty, or dairy before the boat trip
Nature offers no guarantee. Sometimes, even though not so often, it happens that you won't see any cetacean. In that case, you will be allowed to book another tour for free
Provider
Futurismo - Empresa de Turismo Náutico, Lda
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Futurismo Pico Azores Adventures, Rua dos Baleeiros nº 5, 9930-143 Lajes do Pico, Portugal
Meeting point:
Make sure to reach the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour starts.