Whale Watching + Vila Islet Boat Tour from São Miguel, Vila Franca do Campo

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On this boat trip along the coast of São Miguel, you'll admire whales and dolphins that live in Azorean waters. What's more, you'll sail the waters of the famous islet of Vila Franca do Campo.

Details

Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and other languages.

Included

Zodiac boat ride
English–speaking guide
Waterproof suit for the tour

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 4 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Scuba Diving in São Miguel

Free cancellation

Vila Franca Islet Speedboat Ride

Free cancellation

Snorkeling in São Miguel

Free cancellation

Meeting point

Port of Vila Franca do Campo

Reviews of our customers

9.0

Exceptional 4,333 Travelers·240 reviews

August 29, 2026
Nohemi
Barceloba, Spain
Excellent introduction to the activity, the explanations received, and the service. Many thanks to Marina for speaking in Spanish whenever possible an...
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August 4, 2026
Maria
Germany
We booked a whale watching activity and we had a wonderful guide in Diane. The explanations were clear, informative and filled with humor. We felt lik...
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July 25, 2026
Oscar Julian
Pamplona, Spain
The activity was great, it was exciting, and we saw many groups of dolphins. It was a shame not to see other types of cetaceans, but that's normal at ...
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June 17, 2026
Laura
Barcelona, Spain
Extremely respectful of the animals, very well organized to enhance the experience, not intrusive, and with a guide who shared interesting facts about...
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April 29, 2026
Nicolas Vacher
Guyancourt, France
Awesome! A perfect organization from the moment we arrived at the reception. We had a superb guide and a very good pilot of the speedboat. Safety is...
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September 24, 2026
Laura Resano Reinares
Logroño, Spain
An incredible experience. Our guide Emma and her partner made everything so easy and fun. They were always very attentive to ensure we enjoyed the exc...
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September 3, 2026
Ana
Madrid, Spain
It was great. We saw lots of dolphins. Marina and Denis were lovely. Highly recommended.
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August 27, 2026
Pablo
Madrid, Spain
It was a very entertaining activity with explanations and a view of dolphins and sperm whales.
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August 19, 2026
Carme
Barcelona, Spain
I highly recommend this activity. It was a great experience with Claudia. We were able to see hundreds of dolphins swimming very close to us.
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August 15, 2026
Sara
Spain
Our guide Claudia was very pleasant; she made the excursion very enjoyable and even spoke in Spanish so everyone could understand. The highlight was s...
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On this boat trip along the coast of São Miguel, you'll admire whales and dolphins that live in Azorean waters. What's more, you'll sail the waters of the famous islet of Vila Franca do Campo.

Whale Watching + Vila Islet Boat Tour

At the agreed time, we'll meet at the port of Vila Franca do Campo. At this dock, located south of São Miguel Island, we'll first have a brief theoretical introduction to local wildlife. After which we'll learn about the safety guidelines and rules that must be followed while on high seas. Then, we'll board a zodiac boat ride to try to spot whales and dolphins in this area of the Azores.

This Portuguese archipelago in the North Atlantic is home to a wide range of marine wildlife, especially blue and humpback whales, and bottlenose dolphins. What's more, it's also home to a large colony of other mammals such as sperm whales and pilot whales.

On the boat, we'll be accompanied by a naturalist guide expert in Azorean wildlife, who will show us how to distinguish certain species from others. Did you know that just by paying attention to small details such as the size of the tail and fins or the color of the skin, we can tell the difference between one specimen and another?

After enjoying our whale watching experience on the coast of São Miguel, we'll sail next to the islet of Vila Franca do Campo. While sail around this small volcanic island, we'll be able to admire its spectacular caldera. If conditions are favorable, we'll also see different kinds of seabirds such as Cory's shearwater or the black-footed tern.

Lastly, after three hours sailing the Atlantic, we'll return to the departure dock.

Whale Watching

The coast of São Miguel Island is one of the best places in the Azores to see whales, dolphins, and other cetaceans. However, animals are unpredictable. The sighting of a greater or lesser number of specimens will depend on various factors such as the weather conditions at the time or the reproduction and breeding seasons of each species.

9.0

Exceptional 4,333 Travelers·240 reviews

August 29, 2026
Nohemi
Barceloba, Spain
Excellent introduction to the activity, the explanations received, and the service. Many thanks to Marina for speaking in Spanish whenever possible an...
With friends
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August 4, 2026
Maria
Germany
We booked a whale watching activity and we had a wonderful guide in Diane. The explanations were clear, informative and filled with humor. We felt lik...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 25, 2026
Oscar Julian
Pamplona, Spain
The activity was great, it was exciting, and we saw many groups of dolphins. It was a shame not to see other types of cetaceans, but that's normal at ...
Is this useful?
June 17, 2026
Laura
Barcelona, Spain
Extremely respectful of the animals, very well organized to enhance the experience, not intrusive, and with a guide who shared interesting facts about...
With friends
Is this useful?
April 29, 2026
Nicolas Vacher
Guyancourt, France
Awesome! A perfect organization from the moment we arrived at the reception. We had a superb guide and a very good pilot of the speedboat. Safety is...
With friends
Is this useful?
September 24, 2026
Laura Resano Reinares
Logroño, Spain
An incredible experience. Our guide Emma and her partner made everything so easy and fun. They were always very attentive to ensure we enjoyed the exc...
With friends
Is this useful?
September 3, 2026
Ana
Madrid, Spain
It was great. We saw lots of dolphins. Marina and Denis were lovely. Highly recommended.
Is this useful?
August 27, 2026
Pablo
Madrid, Spain
It was a very entertaining activity with explanations and a view of dolphins and sperm whales.
Is this useful?
August 19, 2026
Carme
Barcelona, Spain
I highly recommend this activity. It was a great experience with Claudia. We were able to see hundreds of dolphins swimming very close to us.
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 15, 2026
Sara
Spain
Our guide Claudia was very pleasant; she made the excursion very enjoyable and even spoke in Spanish so everyone could understand. The highlight was s...
With friends
Is this useful?

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Types of activities in Vila Franca do Campo

Guided tours and free tours

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On this boat trip along the coast of São Miguel, you'll admire whales and dolphins that live in Azorean waters. What's more, you'll sail the waters of the famous islet of Vila Franca do Campo.

Whale Watching + Vila Islet Boat Tour

Lastly, after three hours sailing the Atlantic, we'll return to the departure dock.

Whale Watching + Vila Islet Boat Tour