--- 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: 4.63 reviews: 186 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Refund if no cetaceans appear rank_in_category: 10 of 10 (Pico) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-08 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. 4.63 from 186 reviews at €66 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #10 of 10 in Pico, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our meeting point is in our shop WHALE… - Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Children from €49: ages 3 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €66 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.63/5 from 186 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Aqua Acores - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English - Start times: 09:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.63 from 186 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 168 of 186. - 5 stars: 146 (78%) - 4 stars: 22 (12%) - 3 stars: 10 (5%) - 2 stars: 6 (3%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the crew's knowledge and efforts to find wildlife; other passengers sometimes block the view **Praised:** - Knowledgeable crews explain the species seen and answer questions - Whale sightings and dolphins swimming close to the boat - Crews keep searching and respond to sightings even late in the trip - Friendly service and clear organisation from arrival onwards - Rain gear supplied to help protect against sea spray **Complaints:** - Rough conditions can bring heavy spray, soaked clothes and seasickness - Other passengers standing or taking photos can block views of the animals - Some outings have no whale sightings or long waits between sightings - Some report optional or missing life jackets, while others say they were provided Written by Guidekin from the 80 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2021-06-27 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-07. ## What's included - All Fees and Taxes ## Not included - Bottled water ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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 · #10 of 10** | €66 | 3h | 4.63 (186) | 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 (137) | 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 (218) | shared | | [Climbing Mount Pico a challenging adventure](/portugal/azores/tours/climbing-mount-pico-a-challenging-adventure/?format=md) | €110 | 8h | 4.98 (43) | shared | Ranked #10 of 10 in Pico by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €63 to €180, median €92; typical length 7h. 1 of 10 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 ## More in Azores - All Azores tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-in-pico-island-half-day/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md