Name: Whale watching & the Princess Ring Islet [Jun-Oct]
Brand: Kodama Travel
Availability: InStock

Overview

This combo-tour day trip combines whale watching with the Princess Ring Islet visit. Enjoy a 3-hour Whale Watching boat tour, have lunch with local food at a village restaurant, and explore the Princess Ring Islet of Vila Franca do Campo!

See them in the wild

What you will be doing

Briefing

The day starts with a short informative briefing introducing you to Cetaceans (Whales and Dolphins), local species, their natural habitat, communication, migration, behavioural patterns, and onboard safety

Wildlife watching

Everyone will follow the Guide and Skipper to board their designated boat, and go out to sea. Your Guide will keep you informed on what wildlife you are observing, and is always available to answer your questions - please feel free to ask anything at any time

Lunch

At 12: 00 it is time to return to the Marina for lunch local food at a local seafront village restaurant - at walking distance from the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo

Afternoon snorkel

At 13:30 you will meet us back at the Marina, when you will be provided with your snorkeling gear, and a ticket to travel 10 minutes on a converted traditional fishing boat to the islet, now self-guided and free to explore the natural reserve Princess Ring, just outside the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo. A volcanic crater & natural pool with views to the open Atlantic, perfect for bathing, swimming and snorkelling

Return

Boats depart the Islet back to the Marina on every hour until 17:30 - be sure not to miss it! We'll be waiting for you at our Base for check-out and returning your snorkelling gear

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, at 08:30.

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 ✅

Snorkelling equipment
Lunch
Refreshments
Entrance ticket
Marine biologist
Tour guide

Exclusion ❌

Water
Pick up and drop off transport

About your host

Terra Azul

Based 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.

Whale watching & the Princess Ring Islet [Jun-Oct]

São Miguel Island, Azores

1 day

Free cancellation 24h before start time