Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour

Join an exciting Marine Wildlife tour with Biologists and Naturalist Guides, to see and learn more about Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, Fish, Birds, and the season's marine biodiversity of the Azores Islands!

This 2-3 hour boat tour unlocks the island's scenic coastline and the Princess Ring Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, along with all the best kept secrets of sea life in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean!

What you can expect:

You will meet us at the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo for check-in, at 08:30.

The​ ​journey​ ​start​s at the specified time with​ ​an informative briefing​ ​introducing to​ ​Cetaceans and​ ​local​ ​species. You will then board​ a Zodiac​ ​boat, and our​ ​lookout​ ​high​ ​inland​ ​will​ ​provide​ ​directions​ ​via​ ​VHF​ ​Radio​ ​to​ ​where​ ​the​ ​boat​ ​will​ ​travel - initially at high speed.

While​ ​approaching​ ​our​ ​friends - slower and very carefully, a knowledgeable guide will keep you informed on​ ​what is being observed,​ ​and​ ​is​ ​always​ ​available for questions throughout​ ​the​ ​expedition.

Upon​ ​return​,​ ​the​ ​boat​ ​will​ ​​tour​ ​around​ ​the​ ​Princess​ ​Ring​ ​Islet​ ​of​ ​Vila​ ​Franca do​ ​Campo,​ ​for​ ​a​ ​close​ ​look​ ​at​ ​the​ ​volcanic​ ​marvel​ ​and​ ​resident​ ​Wildlife.

Know before you go:

Remember to eat light, and bring your personal water supply, sunscreen and chap-stick for the Sun, and warm clothing since temperatures may vary. Light food is permitted onboard, and a Camera is essential, specially for photography lovers.

NOT FOR anyone pregnant, with weak back, in wheelchair or delicate health condition, or under the age of 4.

Includes: 

• Knowledgeable Marine Wildlife Guide


• Experienced Skipper


• Zodiac RIB Boat (12-28 pax)


• Impermeable Top and Life Vest


• Sightings Guarantee - if your tour does not see a Cetacean (a Dolphin or a Whale), we welcome you back for another tour free of charge within 30 days


• Insurance

Does not include:

• Hotel Pickup and Drop-off


• Personal Water supply