Terceira Island: Whale & Dolphin Watching | Best Wildlife Tour
Overview
WHALE AND DOLPHIN WATCHING ON TERCEIRA ISLAND
THE PERFECT DESTINATION FOR NATURE AND MARINE LIFE LOVERS: The Azores are a natural paradise and a premier destination for whale and dolphin watching. With 29 species of cetaceans recorded, the islands are home to around 33% of the world's known species, making this experience one of the most enriching and unforgettable, in the heart of the Atlantic.
Our method combines the experience of the lookouts, who observe whales and dolphins from high points on the island with long-range binoculars, with the experience of our team, ensuring a safe and respectful approach, in accordance with the Azores conduct code for cetacean observation. This model results in approximately 98% success rates for year-round sightings.
"Come and discover the wild nature of the Azores – paradise for marine life lovers!"
What's Included
- Sighting guarante
- Wind jacket
- Public Liability Insurance
- Whale and dolphin spotter
- Hidrophone
- Tour guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Porto das Pipas
9700-154 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The Azores are a natural paradise and a premier destination for whale and dolphin watching. With 29 species of cetaceans recorded, the islands are home to around 33% of the world's known species.
Sighting guarantee: In our whale and dolphin watching activity, each tour is a unique experience and unpredictable, as we work with wild animals whose behavior can vary from moment to moment. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that we will see only whales, only dolphins, or both on a single tour. However, we are committed to providing sightings of at least one of the species of whales or dolphins present in the waters of the Azores.
If, for any reason, no sightings occur during the tour, The customer will be offered a new free tour. And, in the case of adverse weather conditions that make it impossible to carry out the activity or unavailability, we guarantee a full refund.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-20301P17
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Terceira Island: Whale & Dolphin Watching | Best Wildlife Tour. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-01).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Sighting guarante.
- Wind jacket.
- Public Liability Insurance.
- Whale and dolphin spotter.
- Hidrophone.
- Tour guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Terceira Island: Whale & Dolphin Watching | Best Wildlife Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Terceira Island: Whale & Dolphin Watching | Best Wildlife Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Sighting guarante
- Wind jacket
- Public Liability Insurance
- Whale and dolphin spotter
- Hidrophone
- Tour guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
