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The 15 Best Whale Watching in São Miguel

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

This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 whale watching in São Miguel worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

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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Azores: Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour w/ Marine Biologist - The Pre-Board Briefing: What to Watch for Once You’re on the Water
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Azores: Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour w/ Marine Biologist

São Miguel: Whale-Watching Cruise with Marine Biologist - How the Crew Finds Whales Without Rushing Them
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São Miguel: Whale-Watching Cruise with Marine Biologist

3.Whale-Watching Cruise with Marine Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,311 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Marine biologist whale cruise from São Miguel with ethical spotting, a fast search by lookout radio, and refund help if whales don’t show.

“It was so much fun exploring the waters on the zodiac boat. You go fast and it can be bumpy so not for those wanting a smooth ride. We saw so many dolphins and got to see two whales as well. Overall the team is excellent and really did all they could to make our time enjoyable.”

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Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada - The main event: up to 3 hours scanning the water
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Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada

4.Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 740 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Whale and dolphin tour from Ponta Delgada, guided by marine biologists on an open boat, with rain gear and a sighting refund.

“Excellent tour with good information. A fun morning! They prepare you well for the trip and make sure you will be warm and comfortable.”

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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

5.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

Rabo de Peixe: Sperm Whale Sanctuary Expedition - 3 hours of Atlantic watching: how the itinerary really flows
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Rabo de Peixe: Sperm Whale Sanctuary Expedition

7.Rabo de Peixe: Sperm Whale Sanctuary Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 135 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

3-hour sperm whale expedition from Rabo de Peixe in the Azores, led by marine biologists on a small boat for respectful wildlife viewing.

“Personale molto cortese e competente. Giornata fortunata con avvistamenti di capodogli. La biologa Emma è riuscita a trasmettere passione ed emozione. Non vedo l'ora di riguardare le fotografie.”

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São Miguel: Whales & Volcano Full-Day Tour with Lunch - Pickup from Ponta Delgada, then straight to the water
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São Miguel: Whales & Volcano Full-Day Tour with Lunch

8.Whales & Volcano Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 7 hours · from $182

Whale and dolphin spotting by catamaran from Ponta Delgada, then Lagoa do Fogo crater lake and geothermal energy in one full day.

“La journée s’est bien déroulée, nous avons pu apercevoir deux cachalots lors de la sortie en mer, mais nous n’avons pas eu la chance de voir de dauphins ou de baleines, l’océan est vaste, c’est bien normal. Les différents arrêts effectués par notre guide Joachim étaient sympathiques. Joachim est avenant, dans l’échange et a su donner des informations riches. Merci pour cette journée en compagnie de Joachim!”

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Whale Watching Activity in North Coast - How the Hunt Works: Sea-Condition Checks and the Spotter’s Call
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Whale Watching Activity in North Coast

10.Whale Watching Activity in North Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

North Coast whale watching from Rabo de Peixe on a semi-rigid boat, with waterproof gear, small groups, and sperm whales targeted.

“The group was small (8 of us) on a Zodiac. They guaranteed whales or money back. Dolphins didn't count. We immediately saw 4 sperm whale! It was amazing, and they came quite close to the ship! So glad I did it! North Sao Miguel much better than south.”

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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

11.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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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

Full Day Sete Cidades with Whale Watching at Mosteiros - The ride, the timing, and the practical setup (9:00 am to about 7 to 8 hours)
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Full Day Sete Cidades with Whale Watching at Mosteiros

13.Full Day Sete Cidades with Whale Watching at Mosteiros

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $361Top rated

Full-day private Sete Cidades tour with included Ferraria thermal bath, free viewpoints, and optional Mosteiros boat time. Pickup in Ponta Delgada.

“We had an amazing day touring with Francesco! He took us all around the area and knew all the best places to stop. We also had a fantastic local lunch. A great tour we highly recommend bookings!”

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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

14.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

15.Whale Watching and Dolphin Swimming Adventure in Azores

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

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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