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A man photographing a whale breaching the ocean. 2
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Terceira: Whale & Dolphin Watching | Best Wildlife Tour

By OceanEmotion
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$137 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

Overview

  • Azores are a natural paradise and a premier destination for whale watching
  • 29 species of cetaceans the islands are home to around 33% world's known species
  • One of the most unforgettable experience, in the heart of the Atlantic

Activity location

    • Angra do Heroísmo
    • Angra do Heroísmo, Açores, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 9700-154 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal | Please come directly to our OceanEmotion office (red cover)
    • Angra do Heroísmo, Açores, Portugal

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Whale Watching | Best Wildlife Experience | Terceira Island

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Price details
NZ$137.39 x 1 AdultNZ$137.39
Total
Price is NZ$137.39

Private Whale Watching | Small Boat 12 pax

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Price details
NZ$1,766.44 x 1 TravellerNZ$1,766.44
Total
Price is NZ$1,766.44

Private Whale Watching | Large Boat 20 pax

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Price details
NZ$2,944.06 x 1 TravellerNZ$2,944.06
Total
Price is NZ$2,944.06

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Whale and Dolphin Spotter
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hidrophone
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Wind Jacket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Public Liability Insurance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sighting guarantee: In our whale and dolphin watching activity, each tour is a unique experience and unpredictable, as we work with wild animals whose behaviour can vary from moment to moment. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that we will see only whales, only dolphins, or both on a single tour. However, we are committed to providing sightings of at least one of the species of whales or dolphins present in the waters of the Azores.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    If, for any reason, no sightings occur during the tour, The customer will be offered a new free tour. And, in the case of adverse weather conditions that make it impossible to carry out the activity or unavailability, we guarantee a full refund.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pick up and drop off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Glass objects, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: People with back problems, People with heart problems, Pregnant women

What you can expect

WHALE AND DOLPHIN WATCHING ON TERCEIRA ISLAND

THE PERFECT DESTINATION FOR NATURE AND MARINE LIFE LOVERS: The Azores are a natural paradise and a premier destination for whale and dolphin watching. With 29 species of cetaceans recorded, the islands are home to around 33% of the world's known species, making this experience one of the most enriching and unforgettable, in the heart of the Atlantic.

Our method combines the experience of the lookouts, who observe whales and dolphins from high points on the island with long-range binoculars, with the experience of our team, ensuring a safe and respectful approach, in accordance with the Azores conduct code for cetacean observation. This model results in approximately 98% success rates for year-round sightings.

“Come and discover the wild nature of the Azores – paradise for marine life lovers!”

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Angra do Heroísmo
    • Angra do Heroísmo, Açores, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 9700-154 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal | Please come directly to our OceanEmotion office (red cover)
    • Angra do Heroísmo, Açores, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 9700-154 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal | Please come directly to our OceanEmotion office (red cover)
    • Angra do Heroísmo, Açores, Portugal