9 start times between 09:30 and 17:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
Circle the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo by electric boat, learning about its volcanic geology and wildlife habitat.
A wildlife guide, waterproof suit, life vest and insurance are included; meet at the marina, as hotel transfers are available separately. 4.82 from 39 reviews at €25 per person for 1h.
In our comparison: #4 of 5 in Boat & Kayak Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
Children from €20 (ages 4 to 13). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.
Reviews
4.8
39 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 37 of 39
Star breakdown of all 39 ratings
5 stars
36 · 92%
4 stars
1 · 3%
3 stars
1 · 3%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 3%
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
From Ponta Delgada city center by auto, head East along the coast and follow directions to Vila Franca do Campo. Once in Vila Franca do Campo, descend towards sea level and the Marina where our Base and Yellow Boats are stationed, and Free Parking can be found. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
9 start times between 09:30 and 17:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL; booking and payment are completed on Viator
About this tour, from the operator
A Biophony for the Ears! Circle boat around the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo – off the southern coast of São Miguel island, to see and learn about the beautiful submerged volcano’s past geology and living habitat!
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children
Specialized infant seats are available
No Children under the age of 4
Accessibility
Strollers OK
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT it is not possible to control animals' behavior in the wild, or to guarantee that you will see a specific species at a specific time frame.
This is a high conservational risk activity - a qualified Guide will always be there to ensure the best environmental & conservation standards during tour.
English is the official language, but our team is multinational and will do their best to accommodate your preferred language (this is not guaranteed).
Good to know
Children from €20 ages 4 to 13
The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ranked #4 of 5 in Boat & Kayak Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €70, median €45; typical length 2h. 0 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 5 Boat & Kayak Tours