The 15 Best Vila Franca Islet Tours

Islet Tour- Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo - Meeting point at R. do Baixio 6 and what to look for

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 471 reviews · 1 hour · from $24Our pick

1-hour small-group speedboat tour around Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo, with cave views and optional snorkeling off the front.

“Definitely a must do! Short, sweet and a comfortable beautiful ride to start off the day! Pedro was so engaging, knowledgeable and an amazing guide who spoke multiple languages to accommodate the different passengers. Carlos drove the boat and brought attention to marine life and worked so well with Pedro. You can tell they both love their job and care so much about the marine life, history and environment. We loved it!!”

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Vila Franca Islet: Bioligist Guided 0% Carbon e-Boat Tour

2.Vila Franca Islet: Bioligist Guided 0% Carbon e-Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 420 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

A quiet electric e-boat circles Vila Franca Islet with a biologist guide, teaching geology and wildlife on a 1-hour outing.

“Superb and very informative. Was a bit apprehensive about the boat as not the greatest of sea travelers however there was no need. Thoroughly enjoyed it. 😁”

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Azores: Vila Franca do Campo Islet Kayaking Experience

3.Vila Franca do Campo Islet Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 334 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Kayak São Miguel’s Princess Ring islet from Vila Franca do Campo. Explore caves, swim, and snorkel in season, with guide photos.

“We had a great experience at the activity with the lovely tour guides. The activity is fun and beginner friendly. It is definitely one of the best experiences to visit the Villa Franca do campo with through kayaking with the fun activities adventure team”

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Snorkeling Tour- Vila Franca do Campo Islet

4.Snorkeling Tour- Vila Franca do Campo Islet

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 220 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

Snorkel the volcanic Islet of Vila Franca do Campo with a small-group crew, wetsuit gear, and a boat loop above water.

“Great guides and easy to book and find. The conditions weren’t the best, weather wise, so the visibility was quite poor, but the guides certainly did the best of the situation and helped us find great spots around the island. Highly recommend!”

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Kayak Guided Tour: Vila Franca do Campo Islet

5.Kayak Guided Tour: Vila Franca do Campo Islet

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 140 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Paddle to the Princess Ring Islet by kayak in Vila Franca do Campo, explore the crater and caves, and learn geology and marine life.

“Nothing really to improve. Smooth trip to and from the island. As others may have mentioned it’s currently not permitted to enter water inside the island. However our guide gave those of us who wanted the opportunity to swim on outside of the island which was much appreciated”

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Vila Franca Do Campo: Introduction to Scuba Diving Tour

6.Introduction to Scuba Diving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 3 hours · from $154Top rated

First-time intro to scuba near Vila Franca do Campo in the Azores, with crystal water, marine life, and 16th-century underwater cannons.

“The setting for this initiation was great, crystal clear water, lots of fish, no one else in the water. Our guide Emmy was very nice and patient 👌🏾”

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Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental

7.Kayak Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 116 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $23Best value

Self-guided kayak rental in Vila Franca do Campo, Azores. Paddle sit-on-top kayaks around the islet with gear included.

“The kayaking around the islet was a great experience! I was contacted by the provider and the booking website to change the date, due to the weather conditons, and it all went very smoothly. Highly recommended.”

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3 Hour Kayak Guided Tour in Islet of Vila Franca Do Campo

8.3 Hour Kayak Guided Tour in Islet of Vila Franca Do Campo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Guided kayak around Vila Franca do Campo in the Azores, explore sea caves and the islet, small group up to 12, English, waterproof gear.

“Fun choppy water action on kayaks with teenage kids, expertly directed by our guide. Accompanied by occasional knowledgeable commentary on historical and geological features of the area. Highly recommended”

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Sao Miguel: Snorkeling around Vila Franca do Campo

9.Snorkeling around Vila Franca do Campo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · 3 hours · from $86

Snorkeling off Vila Franca do Campo, São Miguel: clear waters, a short boat ride, safety-first guidance, and great Atlantic fish viewing.

“Fijne duikschool. De omstandigheden waren lastig door een storm in het grotere gebied. Als gevolg daarvan was er niet heel veel bijzonders te zien en was er sterke stroming. De tweede duik werd daarom geannuleerd en daar kreeg ik een terugbetaling voor. Ze nemen veiligheid heel serieus, uitrusting is in orde en ze zorgen goed voor de duikers.”

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Private boat tour of the islets in Vila Franca do Campo

10.Private boat tour of the islets in Vila Franca do Campo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $144

Private boat ride from Vila Franca do Campo to the volcanic islet, guided walk onshore, and Atlantic views plus marine and bird insights.

“Well worth the cost! Tiago and Miguel were amazing and very knowledgeable tour guides. Highly recommend!”

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Vila Franca do Campo: Snorkeling Tour

11.Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 46 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

2-hour guided snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo Marine Reserve islet, with gear and a hot shower, plus submerged XVII century cannons.

“Wunderbare Fischbeobachtung, nette Guide. Leider außerhalb der Lagune, dennoch empfehlenswert.”

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Inside Vila Franca Islet: Guided Nature Reserve Eco Tour

12.Inside Vila Franca Islet: Guided Nature Reserve Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 42 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Guided boat-and-walk nature tour to Vila Franca do Campo islet, with crater geology, seasonal birds and plants, and Zodiac fun.

“O Miguel e a Cláudia são e foram ótimos. Muito simpáticos e com conhecimento de tudo. O meu boné caiu no mar e eles apanharam para mim, de imediato.”

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Snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo

13.Snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $83

Snorkel the natural reserve near Vila Franca do Campo on São Miguel, with a small group, a boat ride, and careful safety guidance.

“Snorkel en el islote de Vilafranca do Campo. Se ven muchos peces distinto, cangrejos, con suerte estrellas de mar... muy recomendable! El tiempo total de actividad es más largo que 1h, dado que incluye explicación, material y aproximación en zodiac... el snorkel en si (en el agua) es lo que dura 1h. Muy recomendable!”

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Snorkeling Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo

14.Snorkeling Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

One hour snorkeling by Vila Franca do Campo islet with wetsuits, gear, English guide, zodiac ride, and 360 views.

“Our guide was great and showed us the best snorkeling spots around the islet. They provide wetsuits and snorkeling gear.”

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Vila Franca: Sunset Boat Cruise W/ Wine & Water Activities

15.Vila Franca: Sunset Boat Cruise W/ Wine & Water Activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 3 hours · from $54

Sunset boat cruise from Vila Franca do Campo with included wine, snorkeling, and stand-up paddle time by the islet.

“Tanto el guía, Miguel, como el conductor de la embarcación, Dominique, han sido lo mejor de la experiencia super atentos haciendo todo lo posible por hacernos la experiencia inolvidable. La puesta de sol ha sido increíble. La imagen del sol en el mar espectacular. Hasta vimos peces voladores. En el esnórquel, a pesar de haber poca luz, pudimos ver multitud de especies: vejas, meros, doradas,…”

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