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title: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Pico Island - Half Day
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-in-pico-island-half-day/
type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 66
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.62
reviews: 181
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [pt, en]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 6 of 6 (Pico)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-02
data_updated: 2026-09-25
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-in-pico-island-half-day/
---

# Whale and Dolphin Watching in Pico Island - Half Day

**Guidekin's take:** 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.

## Overview

The Azores are in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, where it is possible to observe about 27 different species of cetaceans. 
Come and live close up this experience with a professional team of skippers, biologists and “Vigia”, who will guide you on this journey to meet these fascinating animals

We offer 100% Money-back guarantee if no Cetaceans are spotted.

## Key facts

- Price: from €66 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.62/5 from 181 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 90% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Aqua Acores

## What's included

- All Fees and Taxes

## Not included

- Bottled water

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02
- 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

Our meeting point is in our shop WHALE WATCHING CENTER located at the entrance of Lajes do Pico harbor 30 minutes before the tour starts. You can find picture of our store on the gallery.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJFdATHAqhRwsRw229l1Zbeyc

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Pico

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #6 of 6** | €66 | 3h | 4.62 (181) | shared |
| [Mount Pico Night Climb – Reach the Summit for a Magical Sunrise](/portugal/azores/tours/mount-pico-night-climb-reach-the-summit-for-a-magical-sunrise/?format=md) | €95 | 10h | 4.99 (130) | shared |
| [Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak](/portugal/azores/tours/mount-pico-guided-climb-summit-portugal-s-highest-peak/?format=md) | €75 | 7h | 4.95 (213) | shared |
| [Pico Mountain: Climb the Highest Point of Portugal 2351m](/portugal/azores/tours/pico-mountain-climb-the-highest-point-of-portugal-2351m/?format=md) | €89 | 7h | 4.92 (235) | shared |

Ranked #6 of 6 in Pico by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €66 to €120, median €82; typical length 7h. 0 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/pico/?format=md

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