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title: Boat Tours in Azores
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/boat-tours/
type: tour_collection
city: Azores
country: Portugal
tours: 15
price_from_eur: 27
reviews_total: 2894
as_of: 2026-09-26
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/boat-tours/
---

# Boat Tours in Azores

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## All 15 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Canyoning Experience in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Sao Miguel -Azores](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/canyoning-experience-in-ribeira-dos-caldeir-es-sao-miguel-azores/?format=md) | Canyoning | €70 per person | 4.94 (472) | 2h 30m | daily 08:00–13:15 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 2 | [Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito (Sao Miguel - Azores)](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/canyoning-in-salto-do-cabrito-sao-miguel-azores/?format=md) | Canyoning | €90 per person | 4.97 (78) | 4h | daily exc Sat 08:30–09:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 3 | [Coasteering in Caloura (Sao Miguel - Azores)](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/coasteering-in-caloura-sao-miguel-azores/?format=md) | São Miguel | €70 per person | 5.0 (48) | 3h | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 14:15–14:45 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 4 | [Watching whales and dolphins on Terceira Island](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/watching-whales-and-dolphins-on-terceira-island/?format=md) | Terceira, Whale Watching | €65 per person | 4.89 (192) | 3h | daily 08:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/pt |
| 5 | [Scuba Diving](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/scuba-diving/?format=md) | Diving & Snorkeling | €58 per person | 4.93 (74) | 3h | daily 09:00–14:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · en/es/fr/pt |
| 6 | [São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/s-o-miguel-azores-hike-and-snorkeling-into-the-wild-with-a-local/?format=md) | Diving & Snorkeling, São Miguel, Hiking & Climbing | €108 per person | 4.95 (41) | 4h | daily 09:00–14:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/es/it/pt |
| 7 | [Whale and dolphin watching in Pico Island](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-in-pico-island/?format=md) | Pico, Whale Watching | €70 per person | 4.9 (49) | 3h | daily 08:30–13:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/pt |
| 8 | [Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling in São Miguel, Azores](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/glass-bottom-boat-tour-snorkeling-in-s-o-miguel-azores/?format=md) | Diving & Snorkeling, São Miguel | €50 per person | 4.83 (306) | 2h | daily 09:30–14:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · en/pt |
| 9 | [Snorkeling Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/snorkeling-tour-ilh-u-from-vila-franca-do-campo/?format=md) | Diving & Snorkeling | €27 per person | 4.83 (71) | 1h | daily 09:00–16:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 10 | [Corvo Boat Trip](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/corvo-boat-trip/?format=md) |  | €45 per person | 4.82 (56) | 7h | daily 09:00 | up to 11 per booking · instant · en/es/pt |
| 11 | [Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour at Terceira Island](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-tour-at-terceira-island/?format=md) | Terceira, Whale Watching | €65 per person | 4.7 (44) | not stated | daily 08:30–11:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/pt |
| 12 | [Swim with Wild Dolphins in the Azores](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/swim-with-wild-dolphins-in-the-azores/?format=md) | Whale Watching | €150 per person | 4.76 (210) | 2h 30m | daily 08:30–13:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/pt |
| 13 | [Azores Canyoning Adventure in São Miguel - Half-day](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/azores-canyoning-adventure-in-s-o-miguel-half-day/?format=md) | Canyoning, São Miguel | €65 per person | 4.73 (138) | 3h | daily 09:00–13:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 14 | [Whale and Dolphin Watching in Pico Island - Half Day](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-in-pico-island-half-day/?format=md) | Pico, Whale Watching | €66 per person | 4.62 (181) | 3h | daily 09:00–14:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/pt |
| 15 | [Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/azores-whale-watching-tour-ponta-delgada/?format=md) | Ponta Delgada, Whale Watching | €65 per person | 4.54 (934) | 2h–3h | daily 08:30–13:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/pt |

## Why each made the list

- **Canyoning Experience in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Sao Miguel -Azores** — Canyoning in the Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfalls with accredited guides, full wetsuit kit, insurance and the photos and videos of your descent included. Pickup only on the higher tier, and children must come with an adult. 4.94 from 472 reviews at €70 per person for 2h 30m.
- **Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito (Sao Miguel - Azores)** — Canyoning at Salto do Cabrito with accredited guides, insurance, full wetsuit kit and photos and videos included, half a day of jumps, abseils and slides. Pickup only on the higher tier; moderate fitness needed and children come with an adult. 4.97 from 78 reviews at €90 per person for 4h.
- **Coasteering in Caloura (Sao Miguel - Azores)** — Three hours of coasteering on the south coast at Caloura: swimming, climbing and cliff jumps along volcanic rock with accredited guides, full equipment, insurance and photos included. Moderate fitness is needed and pickup only on the option that includes it. 5 from 48 reviews at €70 per person.
- **Watching whales and dolphins on Terceira Island** — Whale and dolphin watching off Terceira with a guaranteed sighting: no whale or dolphin means a full refund or a second trip. Life jackets are provided; camera damage from spray is on you. 4.89 from 192 reviews at €65 per person for 3h.
- **Scuba Diving** — A guided scuba dive in the Atlantic off São Miguel with a professional guide, in a session of about half a day. The dive equipment is not in the price, and moderate fitness is expected. 4.93 from 74 reviews at €58 per person for 3h.
- **São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local** — A hike and a snorkel in one half day with a guide certified by the Azores government, snorkelling gear and pickup at your accommodation included, on trails away from the sightseeing routes. Not recommended for poor cardiovascular health. 4.95 from 41 reviews at €108 per person for 4h.
- **Whale and dolphin watching in Pico Island** — Whale and dolphin watching off Pico with a marine biologist or nature guide on board and a briefing before departure, from an operator that reports a very high sighting rate. Pickup is not included and the minimum age is six. 4.9 from 49 reviews at €70 per person for 3h.
- **Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling in São Miguel, Azores** — A glass bottom boat that shows the seabed on the way out, then snorkelling around the islet with the kit included. Boat and surfaces are wheelchair accessible; there is no pickup, and bookings over fifteen need a second booking. 4.83 from 306 reviews at €50 per person for 2h.
- **Snorkeling Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo** — An hour of snorkelling around the Vila Franca islet, a flooded crater off the south coast, with suit, mask and fins handed out and a guide explaining the place on the way over. You stay in the water; landing on the islet is not allowed. 4.83 from 71 reviews at €27 per person.
- **Corvo Boat Trip** — A boat day from Santa Cruz on Flores to Corvo, the smallest island of the Azores, passing the Galo grotto and the Talisca waterfall on the way out, with dolphins and whales sometimes seen on the crossing. Lunch on Corvo is not included. 4.82 from 56 reviews at €45 per person for 7h.
- **Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour at Terceira Island** — A short whale and dolphin watching trip off Terceira with a local guide and live commentary on board, sized for cruise passengers and half days. Pickup, food and drinks are not included, and pregnant travellers are advised against it. 4.7 from 44 reviews at €65 per person for .
- **Swim with Wild Dolphins in the Azores** — Swimming with wild dolphins led by marine biologists, on the animals' terms and in open water, with snorkelling kit and a guide included. You must be able to swim; food and hotel pickup are not included. 4.76 from 210 reviews at €150 per person for 2h 30m.
- **Azores Canyoning Adventure in São Miguel - Half-day** — A half day canyon on São Miguel pitched at first timers and families with children, with certified guides, full kit down to the canyoning shoes, and photos sent within a week. Transport is a separate tier; children must come with an adult. 4.73 from 138 reviews at €65 per person for 3h.
- **Whale and Dolphin Watching in Pico Island - Half Day** — Whale watching from Pico with a team of skippers, biologists and a land lookout, and a money back guarantee if no cetaceans appear. Bring your own water; not for spinal injuries or pregnancy. 4.62 from 181 reviews at €66 per person for 3h.
- **Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada** — Marine biologists on board and land lookouts spotting before the boat leaves the marina, with a full refund if no whale or dolphin shows. Choose the covered catamaran with toilets or the fast inflatable; hotel pickup and food are not included. 4.54 from 934 reviews at €65 per person.

## Other collections in Azores

- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/private-tours-azores/?format=md) — 15 tours
- [Terceira](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/terceira/?format=md) — 14 tours
- [São Miguel](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/sao-miguel/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Sete Cidades](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/sete-cidades/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Canyoning](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/canyoning/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Ponta Delgada](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/ponta-delgada/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Jeep & 4x4 Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/jeep-4x4-azores/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Pico](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/pico/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Whale Watching](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/whale-watching/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Faial](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/faial/?format=md) — 5 tours
- [Furnas](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/furnas/?format=md) — 5 tours
- [Hiking & Climbing](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/hiking-climbing/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Diving & Snorkeling](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Nordeste](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/nordeste/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Quad & Buggy](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/quad-buggy/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Small-Group Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/small-group-tours-azores/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Santa Maria](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/santa-maria/?format=md) — 1 tours

## FAQ

**How many boat tours in Azores are available on Guidekin?**

15 boat tours are available for booking in Azores on Guidekin. The top-rated is Canyoning Experience in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Sao Miguel -Azores with 4.94/5 from 472 reviews.

**How much do boat tours in Azores cost?**

Prices range from €27 to €150 per person. The most affordable option is Snorkeling Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo at €27. The premium choice is Swim with Wild Dolphins in the Azores at €150.

**What are the best boat tours in Azores?**

Based on 2894 traveler reviews across 15 tours, Canyoning Experience in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Sao Miguel -Azores leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.94/5 (472 reviews).

**How long do boat tours in Azores last?**

Duration ranges from 1h to 7h. The shortest is Snorkeling Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo at 1h. The longest is Corvo Boat Trip at 7h.

**How do I book boat tours in Azores on Guidekin?**

Browse 15 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most boat tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.


## Query this catalogue with URLs

Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user
a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/boat-tours/:

| Group | Parameters | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries |
| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
| Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) |

Worked examples:
- Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/boat-tours/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true
- Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/boat-tours/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel
- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/boat-tours/?date=2026-10-10&departure=morning

Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/filters/

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