Whale Watching

Pico Island: Whale Watching Boat Tour

Duration

2 hrs 30 mins - 3 hrs

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Guided tour

    • Set out from Lajes do Pico on a Zodiac boat built for open-water wildlife watching, led by marine biologist guides and skippers.

    • Marine biologists explain whale and dolphin behavior while land-based lookouts help direct the boat toward active wildlife areas.

    • Look for more than 25 cetacean species found around the Azores, with chances to spot whales, dolphins, birds, and turtles.

    • Pico’s shoreline stays in view as you move between wildlife areas, adding coastal scenery to the marine observation experience.

    • If no cetaceans are spotted on your tour, a 100% money-back guarantee as per the sighting policy.

    • 3-hour whale watching boat tour from Lajes do Pico

    • Marine biologist guide

    • Experienced skipper

    • Food or drinks

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERCatamaran
    Timeline
    Map
    Aqua Açores, Lda
    Start point

    Aqua Açores, Lda

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    Lajes Do Pico

    1. Lajes Do Pico

    10 min

    Safety briefing

    Learn cetacean behavior, Zodiac safety, and responsible wildlife viewing before departure.

    Pico Island Coastline

    2. Pico Island Coastline

    2 hr 30 min

    Whale watching

    Aqua Açores, Lda
    End point

    Aqua Açores, Lda

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    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 51 reviews

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    What our guests say

    3 weeks ago
    I thought the tour and boat were excellent, and the captain was friendly. I became seasick, although that was not the company's fault. I liked being able to stand, move around, and stay under cover, but I found taking clear dolphin photographs with a phone difficult.
    3 weeks ago
    The guide and captain worked hard to help us see as many animals as possible. I found them friendly and appreciated that they collected abandoned fishing equipment during the trip. I had an excellent experience and would recommend it.
    Aug 2026
    I visited on a beautiful sunny day and saw two kinds of whales, five individual whales, and hundreds of dolphins from three types. The guide explained things well, although engine noise and conversations sometimes made the information difficult to hear. Overall, I had a wonderful trip.
    Jul 2026
    I enjoyed being on the boat and found the explanations about animal behavior and diving patterns useful for photography. I saw many different animals and thought the staff were very friendly and helpful.
    Aug 2026
    The crew made a strong effort to find wildlife, and I saw whales, dolphins, and what was described as squirrels. I appreciated the personal service and the excellent explanations.

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