---
title: Whale and dolphin watching in Pico Island
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-in-pico-island/
type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 70
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.9
reviews: 49
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [pt, en]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 4 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/
---

# Whale and dolphin watching in Pico Island

**Guidekin's take:** Whale and dolphin watching off Pico with a marine biologist or nature guide on board and a briefing before departure, from an operator that reports a very high sighting rate. Pickup is not included and the minimum age is six. 4.9 from 49 reviews at €70 per person for 3h.

## Overview

Futurismo Pico Azores Adventures offer experiences that can be both educational and fun. The success rate on cetacean sighting is 98%.

## Key facts

- Price: from €70 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 49 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Futurismo Azores Adventures

## What's included

- Marine biologist or nature guide aboard
- Life jacket
- Pre-tour briefing

## Not included

- Pickup and drop off

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30, 13:30
- 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.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Mininum age is 6 years old

## Compared with other Pico

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #4 of 6** | €70 | 3h | 4.9 (49) | 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 #4 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.

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