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Whale and Dolphin Watching in Pico Island 3 Hour Small Group Tour

4.8 · 43 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Azores Operated by Espaço Talassa Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
German, Portuguese, English, French
Start & pickup
09:00, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Look for whales and dolphins off Pico Island using land-based lookout towers and onboard hydrophones, with marine biologists explaining their behaviour.

A waterproof jacket, life vest and a drink on return are included; pregnant travelers cannot participate. 4.84 from 43 reviews at €63 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #3 of 8 in Whale Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €63 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Complimentary drink on return
  • Liability insurance
  • Traditional vigia: Vigia da Queimada (land-based lookout)
  • Environment tax and cetacean observation permit
  • Free access to Espaço Talassa library
  • Experienced skipper
  • Waterproof jacket and life vest
  • Gratuities
  • Warm/waterproof pants

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

4.8
43 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 42 of 43

Star breakdown of all 43 ratings

5 stars
39 · 91%
4 stars
3 · 7%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 2%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet us at Espaço Talassa, Rua dos Baleeiros, Lajes do Pico. We are located by the harbour, next to the marina. Please arrive 30 minutes before your departure time. Look for our blue and white signage at the waterfront. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 14:00 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (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
Espaço Talassa; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Food included Complimentary drink on return
  • Age 5+ minimum age to join

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Whale Watching

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 8€633h4.84 (43)shared
Watching whales and dolphins on Terceira Island€653h4.88 (199)shared
Whale and dolphin watching in Pico Island€703h4.9 (52)shared
Swim with Wild Dolphins in the Azores€1502h 30m4.76 (210)shared

Ranked #3 of 8 in Whale Watching by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €59 to €150, median €65; typical length 3h. 0 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 8 Whale Watching

From €63 per adult