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Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour at Terceira Island

4.7 · 45 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Azores Operated by Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer, S.A. Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h–2h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:30, 11:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A short whale and dolphin watching trip off Terceira with a local guide and live commentary on board, sized for cruise passengers and half days.

Pickup, food and drinks are not included, and pregnant travellers are advised against it. 4.71 from 45 reviews at €65 per person for 2h–2h 30m.

In our comparison: #18 of 19 in Terceira, 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: €65 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Local guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Children from €33 (ages 6 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

4.7
45 ratings
Tripadvisor 38 · Viator 7

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 42 of 45

Star breakdown of all 45 ratings

5 stars
38 · 84%
4 stars
4 · 9%
3 stars
1 · 2%
2 stars
1 · 2%
1 star
1 · 2%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Our office is right in front of Cais d'Angra restaurant · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:30, 11:30 daily; scheduled through November 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
Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer, S.A.; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Discover the beautiful waters of Azores in this half-day tour of watching dolphins and whales. Admire the Azores marine mammals in their natural habitat.

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €33 ages 6 to 11

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

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 Terceira

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #18 of 19€652h–2h 30m4.71 (45)shared
Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour€1507h5.0 (257)private
Terceira Island: Full Day Tour€907h5.0 (75)shared
Wines and Moonshines of Terceira€1398h5.0 (62)shared

Ranked #18 of 19 in Terceira by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €39 to €160, median €85; typical length 5h. 3 of 19 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 19 Terceira

From €65 per adult