Whale Watching Tours in Azores

The Azores sit on one of the best stretches of ocean anywhere for cetaceans, and a guided boat trip is the easiest way to get out there. Booking whale watching in the Azores means a skipper who knows where the animals are feeding, the gear sorted, and a route built around what's actually moving that day.

When you compare tours, check what's included. We'd look hard at the swim-with-wild-dolphins trips, where you slip into the water with bottlenose and common dolphins in their own habitat rather than watching from the rail. Pico is the classic base for whale watching in the Azores, with sperm whales the headline sighting and resident dolphins almost a given. Make sure your tour runs a small group; fewer people means more room and a better shot at getting in the water. Want to set the pace yourself? A private boat is the relaxed option.

8 whale watching in the Azores tours from €59. Small-group boat trips and swim-with-dolphins excursions, half-day formats and free cancellation on most - easy to book online.