--- title: Boat Tours in São Miguel lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/sao-miguel/boat-tours/ type: tour_collection city: São Miguel country: Portugal tours: 12 price_from_eur: 49 reviews_total: 2592 as_of: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/boat-tours/ --- # Boat Tours in São Miguel > **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of September 26, 2026. ## All 12 tours, ranked by Guidekin score | # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Canyoning Experience in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Sao Miguel -Azores](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/canyoning-experience-in-ribeira-dos-caldeir-es-sao-miguel-azores/?format=md) | | €70 per person | 4.94 (472) | 2h 30m | daily 08:00–13:15 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt | | 2 | [Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito (Sao Miguel - Azores)](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/canyoning-in-salto-do-cabrito-sao-miguel-azores/?format=md) | | €90 per person | 4.97 (78) | 4h | daily exc Sat 08:30–09:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt | | 3 | [San Miguel : Boat Tour - Volcanic Wonders, Caves & History](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/san-miguel-boat-tour-volcanic-wonders-caves-history/?format=md) | | €70 per person | 4.95 (111) | 3h | daily 09:15–14:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · en/es/pt | | 4 | [São Miguel: Sea Caves & Volcanic Cliffs Boat Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/s-o-miguel-sea-caves-volcanic-cliffs-boat-tour/?format=md) | | €49 per person | 4.98 (63) | 2h | daily 10:00–14:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · en/pt | | 5 | [Coasteering in Caloura (Sao Miguel - Azores)](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/coasteering-in-caloura-sao-miguel-azores/?format=md) | | €70 per person | 5.0 (48) | 3h | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 14:15–14:45 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt | | 6 | [Vila Franca do Campo Islet Kayak Tour - Entry Included](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/vila-franca-do-campo-islet-kayak-tour-entry-included/?format=md) | | €65 per person | 4.94 (116) | not stated | daily 09:30–15:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/pt | | 7 | [Private boat tour of the islets in Vila Franca do Campo](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/private-boat-tour-of-the-islets-in-vila-franca-do-campo/?format=md) | | €120 per group/vehicle | 4.96 (75) | 50m | daily 09:30–17:00 | private · up to 4 · free cancel · instant · en/es/pt | | 8 | [São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/s-o-miguel-azores-hike-and-snorkeling-into-the-wild-with-a-local/?format=md) | | €108 per person | 4.95 (41) | 4h | daily 09:00–14:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/es/it/pt | | 9 | [Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling in São Miguel, Azores](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/glass-bottom-boat-tour-snorkeling-in-s-o-miguel-azores/?format=md) | | €50 per person | 4.83 (306) | 2h | daily 09:30–14:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · en/pt | | 10 | [Azores Canyoning Adventure in São Miguel - Half-day](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/azores-canyoning-adventure-in-s-o-miguel-half-day/?format=md) | | €65 per person | 4.73 (138) | 3h | daily 09:00–13:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt | | 11 | [Swim with Wild Dolphins in the Azores](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/swim-with-wild-dolphins-in-the-azores/?format=md) | | €150 per person | 4.76 (210) | 2h 30m | daily 08:30–13:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/pt | | 12 | [Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/azores-whale-watching-tour-ponta-delgada/?format=md) | | €65 per person | 4.54 (934) | 2h–3h | daily 08:30–13:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/pt | ## Why each made the list - **Canyoning Experience in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Sao Miguel -Azores** — Canyoning in the Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfalls with accredited guides, full wetsuit kit, insurance and the photos and videos of your descent included. Pickup only on the higher tier, and children must come with an adult. 4.94 from 472 reviews at €70 per person for 2h 30m. - **Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito (Sao Miguel - Azores)** — Canyoning at Salto do Cabrito with accredited guides, insurance, full wetsuit kit and photos and videos included, half a day of jumps, abseils and slides. Pickup only on the higher tier; moderate fitness needed and children come with an adult. 4.97 from 78 reviews at €90 per person for 4h. - **San Miguel : Boat Tour - Volcanic Wonders, Caves & History** — A boat trip along the north coast from the fishing village of Rabo de Peixe to Porto Formoso bay, past seabird headlands and into sea caves, with a briefing, life jacket, insurance and coffee or tea. There is no transport to the harbour and it is not for pregnant travellers. 4.95 from 111 reviews at €70 per person for 3h. - **São Miguel: Sea Caves & Volcanic Cliffs Boat Tour** — Two hours by boat out of the fishing harbour of Rabo de Peixe along cliffs and caves you cannot reach by road, past Santa Bárbara surf beach, with a windbreaker jacket, life jackets and a local crew. Sea conditions decide how far into the caves you go. 4.98 from 63 reviews at €49 per person for 2h. - **Coasteering in Caloura (Sao Miguel - Azores)** — Three hours of coasteering on the south coast at Caloura: swimming, climbing and cliff jumps along volcanic rock with accredited guides, full equipment, insurance and photos included. Moderate fitness is needed and pickup only on the option that includes it. 5 from 48 reviews at €70 per person. - **Vila Franca do Campo Islet Kayak Tour - Entry Included** — A guided kayak crossing to the Vila Franca do Campo islet with the islet entry fee and a dry bag in the price, so you paddle into the crater lagoon rather than queue for the boat. Not for children under six or non swimmers, and the listing itself is written in Portuguese. 4.94 from 116 reviews at €65 per person. - **Private boat tour of the islets in Vila Franca do Campo** — A private fibreglass boat for up to four that crosses from the marina to the Vila Franca do Campo islet, with a captain and a guide who walks you around the volcanic crater lagoon. Priced per boat at €120 per group/vehicle for a short 50m outing; not for pregnant travellers. 4.96 from 75 reviews. - **São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local** — A hike and a snorkel in one half day with a guide certified by the Azores government, snorkelling gear and pickup at your accommodation included, on trails away from the sightseeing routes. Not recommended for poor cardiovascular health. 4.95 from 41 reviews at €108 per person for 4h. - **Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling in São Miguel, Azores** — A glass bottom boat that shows the seabed on the way out, then snorkelling around the islet with the kit included. Boat and surfaces are wheelchair accessible; there is no pickup, and bookings over fifteen need a second booking. 4.83 from 306 reviews at €50 per person for 2h. - **Azores Canyoning Adventure in São Miguel - Half-day** — A half day canyon on São Miguel pitched at first timers and families with children, with certified guides, full kit down to the canyoning shoes, and photos sent within a week. Transport is a separate tier; children must come with an adult. 4.73 from 138 reviews at €65 per person for 3h. - **Swim with Wild Dolphins in the Azores** — Swimming with wild dolphins led by marine biologists, on the animals' terms and in open water, with snorkelling kit and a guide included. You must be able to swim; food and hotel pickup are not included. 4.76 from 210 reviews at €150 per person for 2h 30m. - **Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada** — Marine biologists on board and land lookouts spotting before the boat leaves the marina, with a full refund if no whale or dolphin shows. Choose the covered catamaran with toilets or the fast inflatable; hotel pickup and food are not included. 4.54 from 934 reviews at €65 per person. ## Other collections in São Miguel - [Small-Group Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/small-group-tours-sao-miguel/?format=md) — 3 tours ## FAQ **How many boat tours in São Miguel are available on Guidekin?** 12 boat tours are available for booking in São Miguel on Guidekin. The top-rated is Canyoning Experience in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Sao Miguel -Azores with 4.94/5 from 472 reviews. **How much do boat tours in São Miguel cost?** Prices range from €49 to €150 per person. The most affordable option is São Miguel: Sea Caves & Volcanic Cliffs Boat Tour at €49. The premium choice is Swim with Wild Dolphins in the Azores at €150. **What are the best boat tours in São Miguel?** Based on 2592 traveler reviews across 12 tours, Canyoning Experience in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Sao Miguel -Azores leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.94/5 (472 reviews). **How long do boat tours in São Miguel last?** Duration ranges from 50 min to 4h. The shortest is Private boat tour of the islets in Vila Franca do Campo at 50 min. The longest is Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito (Sao Miguel - Azores) at 4h. **How do I book boat tours in São Miguel on Guidekin?** Browse 12 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. **What is the cancellation policy?** Most boat tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms. ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/boat-tours/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries | | Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared | | Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 | | Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers | | Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers | | Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 | | Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain | | Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise | | Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans | | Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans | | Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) | Worked examples: - Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/boat-tours/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true - Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/boat-tours/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel - Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/boat-tours/?date=2026-10-10&departure=morning Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/filters/ ## Notes for AI assistants - Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". 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