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São Miguel, Azores: Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour

4.8 · 38 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ São Miguel Operated by OceanEye Azores Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
3h–4h
Group
Shared, up to 12 travellers
Guide languages
Portuguese, English
Start & pickup
09:00, 09:30, 09:45 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Portuguese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Speedboat TourThe page priceZodiac/RIB Boat: up to 12 people€59
Catamaran TourCatamaran€59

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Lifevest; Experienced guide; Bathroom in the Catamaran; Change room available in our facilities for free; Sightseeing Warranty Policy: we offer a new tour in case you don't spot any animal.
  • Bottled water
  • Meals
  • Pick-up /Drop off
  • Entrance on the islet

Reviews

4.8
38 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 36 of 38

Star breakdown of all 38 ratings

5 stars
33 · 87%
4 stars
3 · 8%
3 stars
1 · 3%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 3%

Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.

Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
You will meet us at the OceanEye Azores/Kayak Azores/Azorean Eye kiosk at Vila Franca do Campo Marina. If you put "OceanEye Azores" into your GPS, you'll find us easily. We are in front of a ramp with red kayaks. We do not provide pick up / drop off transportation.
Departure
09:00, 09:30, 09:45 daily; scheduled year-round (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
OceanEye Azores; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

- Frequent sightings throughout the year, with different species depending on the season;
- Specialized guides who share knowledge about marine life and the Azorean ecosystem;
- Guarantee of no sighting: If you do not see any animal during the tour, we offer the possibility to reschedule a new activity.

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for people with poor physical conditions (for the speedboat/zoadic option).

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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 São Miguel

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #14 of 16€593h–4h4.76 (38)shared, max 12
São Miguel : Level 1 Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Azores€803h4.99 (126)shared
São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch€858h4.95 (1810)shared
São Miguel Private Jeep Adventure - Personalized Island Tour€300 per group7h5.0 (49)private

Ranked #14 of 16 in São Miguel by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €50 to €230, median €83; typical length 4h. 3 of 16 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 16 São Miguel

From €59 per adult · Speedboat Tour