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12 Dolphin Watching in São Miguel Worth the Day

12 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $69

Good dolphin watching in São Miguel fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip - Catamaran or Zodiac: choosing the right ride for your comfort
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From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

1.Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,109 reviews · 3 hours · from $82Our pick

3-hour whale and dolphin watching from Ponta Delgada with a marine biologist, clear animal-spotting rules, and a second outing if none are seen.

“This was a wonderful first activity on my holiday to São Miguel. The weather was great and we did see some cetacean species out at sea. It was such a thrill to see the whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. The guides were very informative and knowledgable and I learned a few things that I didn’t know before.”

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São Miguel: Swim with Wild Dolphins in the Open Ocean - Starting at Marina Pêro de Teive and that quick safety briefing
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São Miguel: Swim with Wild Dolphins in the Open Ocean

2.Swim with Wild Dolphins in the Open Ocean

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 369 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $176

Swim with wild bottlenose dolphins in the open ocean off São Miguel, in a small group, with expert safety briefings and multiple water entries.

“The tour was amazing, maybe once in a lufetime experience. Ines, the guide, gave us lots of info about the dolphins we saw. we felt safe at all times and amazed by mother nature. Also, it was the first all girls crew I had the priviledge to sail with. Kudos to you, ladies!”

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Terceira: Whale and Dolphin Watching in a Zodiac Boat - The zodiac boat ride: speed, view lines, and comfort realities
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Terceira: Whale and Dolphin Watching in a Zodiac Boat

3.Whale and Dolphin Watching in a Zodiac Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 230 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $82

Terceira, Azores zodiac whale watching with Water4fun. 2.5 hours, Monte Brasil spotter guidance, whales and dolphins.

“Guide looked after everyone from start to the end perfectly. We saw dolphins , false killer whales and a sperm whale. Does what is says on the tin.”

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Terceira: Half-Day Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour - The 3-Hour Flow: Briefing, Search, and Respectful Watching
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Terceira: Half-Day Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour

Swim with Wild Dolphins in the Azores - Speedboat Ride to the Pod, and the Real World of Atlantic Weather
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Swim with Wild Dolphins in the Azores

5.Swim with Wild Dolphins in the Azores

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181

Swim with wild Atlantic dolphins off Sao Miguel in a small group with a marine biologist, safety briefing, and multiple water entries.

“really fun and unique! the guides were nice and everything felt very safe. we got to see a lot of dolphins.”

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São Miguel, Azores: Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour - Choosing RIB/zodiac vs catamaran on OceanEye Azores
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São Miguel, Azores: Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour

6.São Miguel, Azores: Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 47 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $69Best value

Whale and dolphin watching on São Miguel with RIB or catamaran, plus a pass around Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo in 3.5 hours.

“Experiencia de 10. Excepcionales Edmundo y Alex; su entusiasmo y devoción; su única voluntad era hacernos disfrutar de esta aventura cada minuto; vimos ballenas y delfines y tuvimos el gran privilegio de nadar con ellos. SIMPLEMENTE EXTRAORDINARIO. Estuvimos 4 horas de navegación, INMEJORABLE su compromiso con los clientes.”

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Ponta Delgada: Fat Dolphin Food Tours - What you’re really buying for $104 in 3 hours
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Ponta Delgada: Fat Dolphin Food Tours

7.Fat Dolphin Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 39 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

A 3-hour small-group food and culture walk in Ponta Delgada, tasting pineapple and cheeses plus a generous regional lunch with drinks.

“Really could not fault this tour. It was just the two of us and this meant we could freely discuss and ask questions about aspects of the Azores that interested us. We got a good insight into the architecture, economy and history of Ponta Delgada with a focus on food, sampling local pineapple at the market, delicious cheeses at two locations and finishing off with a very generous lunch of local specialities with wine included. Thank you - definitely one to be recommended.”

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Azores: Swim with Dolphins Atlantic Experience - Meeting at the marina, then getting kitted up fast
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Azores: Swim with Dolphins Atlantic Experience

8.Swim with Dolphins Atlantic Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $136

A small-group swim with wild Atlantic dolphins in the Azores, led by naturalists and biologists, plus snorkeling in clear coastal waters.

“Ha sido genial, hemos visto delfines en varias ocasiones y hemos nadado con ellos 2 veces. No sabemos inglés y la guía que era española ha tenido la amabilidad de ir traduciendo lo que iba explicando. Tienen muy en cuenta tu seguridad en el mar y por ello te explican bastante previamente. Luego buceamos por el islote unos minutitos. Por poner un pero… estaría bien que pudiésemos nadar más de dos veces con los delfines. Pero por el resto, genial, una experiencia emocionante!!!”

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Among Whales Dolphins and Volcanoes Full Day Tour With Lunch - Marine Biologists Onboard: What You’re Actually Looking For
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Among Whales Dolphins and Volcanoes Full Day Tour With Lunch

Terceira: Boat Tour and Swimming with Dolphins - Where You Meet: WATER4FUN at Angra do Heroísmo Marina
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Terceira: Boat Tour and Swimming with Dolphins

10.Boat Tour and Swimming with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $147

Terceira dolphin swim with a marine biologist, a fast boat ride, and time to watch dolphins and other sea life up close.

“A great experience! Turned up 30 mins early which was a good idea as a bit tricky getting into the provided wetsuit but once ready, went on on the fast boat and very quickly found a pod of common dolphins. We had several opportunities to get into the water and got to see the dolphins passing close by the boat. All felt very safe and really enjoyable see these beautiful animals from the boat and in the water.”

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São Miguel: Whale Watching & Wild Dolphins Swimming Full-day - Whale watching on São Miguel: real experts and real odds
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São Miguel: Whale Watching & Wild Dolphins Swimming Full-day

11.Whale Watching & Wild Dolphins Swimming Full-day

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $247

São Miguel full-day whale watching and responsible dolphin swim with marine biologists, wetsuit, snorkel gear, and lunch.

“we went on the full day - whale watching in the morning. From a small boat, which involved an exhilarating ride. We were very lucky to encounter two types of dolphins, and 4 sai whales. We spent a long time watching 2 sai whales blowing and diving and re-emerging. whilst being surrounded by dolphins leaping and diving and playfully surrounding the boat. It was magical. In the afternoon we went out again,there were only 6 of us. We didn't go out far, and found a school of bottlenose dolphins. We took turns getting into the water with them. We had 3 turns each. The dolphins swim fast so it's only…”

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Whale Watching and Dolphin Swimming Adventure in Azores

12.Whale Watching and Dolphin Swimming Adventure in Azores

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $250Top rated

Whale watching with marine biologists, then a small-group dolphin swim in open water from Sao Miguel, with lunch included.

“A magical experience - on our first trip out we got to see sperm whales up close, along with a school of wild dolphins. The dolphins were especially friendly and almost seemed to want to show off for us! The guides were knowledgeable and environmentally respectful, you can tell these folks know and care about the wildlife. A+++, would recommend to anyone.”

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