Overview
Join an exciting Marine Wildlife tour with biologists and naturalist guides to see and learn more about whales, dolphins, turtles, fish, birds, and the season's marine biodiversity of the Azores Islands! This 2-3 hour boat tour unlocks the island's scenic coastline and the Princess Ring Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, along with all the best-kept secrets of sea life in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean!
See them in the wild
What you will be doing
The journey starts at the specified time with an informative briefing introducing to Cetaceans and local species. You will then board a Zodiac boat
While approaching our friends - slower and very carefully, a knowledgeable guide will keep you informed on what is being observed, and is always available for questions throughout the expedition
Upon return, the boat will tour around the Princess Ring Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, for a close look at the volcanic marvel and resident Wildlife.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: São Miguel - Azores Islands, 9680-187 Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal
🗺️ Instructions: You will meet us at the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo for check-in.
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Eat light, and bring your personal water supply, sunscreen and chap-stick for the sun, and warm clothing since temperatures may vary. Light food is permitted onboard, a camera is essential (pref. with zoom), binoculars are recommended - protect any personal equipment
Minimum age is 4
NOT FOR anyone with weak back or in delicate health condition.
Inclusion ✅
Marine biologist
Exclusion ❌
Water
Pick up and drop off transport
About your host
Terra AzulBased at the Marina of the coastal village of Vila Franca do Campo, in São Miguel Island - Azores Islands, Portugal, we have 20+ years in operating marine ecotours such as whale watching, and interactive and educational tourism experiences. All equipment is professional graded and all our staff are accredited and experienced, and committed to actively contribute to wildlife conservation research & education. Every tour is accompanied by an experienced Skipper, and a Marine Biologist or Naturalist Guide, and data collected during outings contribute towards the Azores Islands’ Cetaceans Conservation & Research project. With deep rooting to the culture of the Azores Islands, TERRA AZUL applies the authentic azorean techniques used for Whaling until 1984, now to the service of culture and education in leisure, and an even better chance to see marine Wildlife. The Azores Islands are a unique place when it comes to wild marine animals. With 4 resident Cetacean species (including Sperm Whales) from total 28 sighted every year, we register a 98% chance of spotting Cetaceans in an average of 3 different species per outing.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.