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title: Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour at Terceira Island
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-tour-at-terceira-island/
type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 65
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.71
reviews: 45
duration_minutes: 120
duration_max_minutes: 150
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Terceira with live commentary
rank_in_category: 18 of 19 (Terceira)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-tour-at-terceira-island/
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# Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour at Terceira Island

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Our office is right in front of Cais…
- Starts 08:30, 11:30: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Children from €33: ages 6 to 11

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €65 per person
- Duration: 2h–2h 30m
- Rating: 4.71/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer, S.A.
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:30, 11:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.71 from 45 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 42 of 45.

- 5 stars: 38 (84%)
- 4 stars: 4 (9%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 1 (2%)
- 1 star: 1 (2%)

## What's included

- Local guide
- Live commentary on board

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Angra do Heroismo** (2h) - The activity begins with a short briefing about safety rules and the different species of cetaceans you can watch during the tour. Afterwards, we provide you with raincoats and life vests and you will be ready to embark on a 2 - 3 hour tour to see whales and dolphins. Using...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30, 11:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30
- 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 office is right in front of Cais d'Angra restaurant
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJf0pyGQN_RgsRCqRrWAQfYSQ

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Terceira

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #18 of 19** | €65 | 2h–2h 30m | 4.71 (45) | shared |
| [Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour](/portugal/azores/tours/private-terceira-island-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €150 | 7h | 5.0 (257) | private |
| [Terceira Island: Full Day Tour](/portugal/azores/tours/terceira-island-full-day-tour-88199P11/?format=md) | €90 | 7h | 5.0 (75) | shared |
| [Wines and Moonshines of Terceira](/portugal/azores/tours/wines-and-moonshines-of-terceira-48819P16/?format=md) | €139 | 8h | 5.0 (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.

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