Overview

Join us on one of our exciting whale watching holidays.

The Azores are Europe’s leading whale watching destination – home to sperm and pilot whales, beaked whales and false killer whales, bottlenose, common and North-Atlantic spotted dolphins.

Trips normally last around three hours and we’ll usually recommend heading to sea on a Rigid Inflatable Boat. RIBS are a favourite way of experiencing whale watching – you’re low in the water and feel closer to the wildlife. Larger catamarans are also available – they’re a bit more stable if you’d like to take great photos, and they’re more suitable for families with toddlers.

Peak season is from April through to October – in the spring, the larger migratory species are passing through: blue and fin whales, sei and minke whales are all heading north for the summer. The best way to enjoy these gentle giants is on our Blue Whale Watching holiday.

For dedicated wildlife enthusiasts, our whale and dolphin watching research trips provide a truly unique insight into the ocean wildlife of the Azores.

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