On this boat trip along the coast of São Miguel, you'll admire whales and dolphins that live in Azorean waters. What's more, you'll sail the waters of the famous islet of Vila Franca do Campo.
Whale Watching + Vila Islet Boat Tour
At the agreed time, we'll meet at the port of Vila Franca do Campo. At this dock, located south of São Miguel Island, we'll first have a brief theoretical introduction to local wildlife. After which we'll learn about the safety guidelines and rules that must be followed while on high seas. Then, we'll board a zodiac boat ride to try to spot whales and dolphins in this area of the Azores.
This Portuguese archipelago in the North Atlantic is home to a wide range of marine wildlife, especially blue and humpback whales, and bottlenose dolphins. What's more, it's also home to a large colony of other mammals such as sperm whales and pilot whales.
On the boat, we'll be accompanied by a naturalist guide expert in Azorean wildlife, who will show us how to distinguish certain species from others. Did you know that just by paying attention to small details such as the size of the tail and fins or the color of the skin, we can tell the difference between one specimen and another?
After enjoying our whale watching experience on the coast of São Miguel, we'll sail next to the islet of Vila Franca do Campo. While sail around this small volcanic island, we'll be able to admire its spectacular caldera. If conditions are favorable, we'll also see different kinds of seabirds such as Cory's shearwater or the black-footed tern.
Lastly, after three hours sailing the Atlantic, we'll return to the departure dock.
Whale Watching
The coast of São Miguel Island is one of the best places in the Azores to see whales, dolphins, and other cetaceans. However, animals are unpredictable. The sighting of a greater or lesser number of specimens will depend on various factors such as the weather conditions at the time or the reproduction and breeding seasons of each species.
