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title: "Vila Franca Islet: 0% Carbon Biologist Guided e-Boat Tour"
lang: en
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type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 25
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.82
reviews: 39
duration_minutes: 60
languages: [de, pt, en, fr, nl, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 4 of 5 (Boat & Kayak Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/vila-franca-islet-0-carbon-biologist-guided-e-boat-tour/
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# Vila Franca Islet: 0% Carbon Biologist Guided e-Boat Tour

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: From Ponta Delgada city center by auto,
- 9 start times: between 09:30 and 17:30
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €20: ages 4 to 13

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €25 per person
- Duration: 1h
- Rating: 4.82/5 from 39 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, French, Dutch, Spanish
- Start times: 9 start times between 09:30 and 17:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.82 from 39 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 37 of 39.

- 5 stars: 36 (92%)
- 4 stars: 1 (3%)
- 3 stars: 1 (3%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (3%)

## What's included

- Impermeable Full Suit and Life Vest
- Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide
- 0% Carbon 0% Noise HPDE e-Boat
- Experienced Skipper
- Insurance
- All Necessary Equipment

## Not included

- Personal Water supply
- Sunscreen and Lip Balm
- Hotel Pickup & Drop-off (available separately)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 9 start times between 09:30 and 17:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

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.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJU52Xk2AmXQsRg6aOtguhCK4

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- 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).
- No Children under the age of 4

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Boat & Kayak Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #4 of 5** | €25 | 1h | 4.82 (39) | shared |
| [Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling in São Miguel, Azores](/portugal/azores/tours/glass-bottom-boat-tour-snorkeling-in-s-o-miguel-azores/?format=md) | €50 | 2h | 4.83 (309) | shared |
| [Corvo Boat Trip](/portugal/azores/tours/corvo-boat-trip/?format=md) | €45 | 7h | 4.83 (59) | shared |
| [Guided Kayak Tour Around the Islet and Caves](/portugal/azores/tours/guided-kayak-tour-around-the-islet-and-caves/?format=md) | €45 | 2h | 4.83 (53) | shared |

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.

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