11 Sao Miguel Whale Watching Tours Worth Booking

1.From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,109 reviews · 3 hours · from $82Our pick

Review of Ponta Delgada whale watching, with boat choices, seasonal sightings, practical tips, pricing, and advice for choosing your trip.

“Staff were helpful, friendly and knowledgeable, made the trip so much more. We were on the water for 3 hours and had multiple dolphin sightings, and a Sei whale for good measure. Boat was pretty full, and everyone wants the best view so choose your seats accordingly.”

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2.Azores: Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour w/ Marine Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,945 reviews · 3 hours · from $73

Review of Azores whale watching from Vila Franca, with a marine biologist, zodiac boat, volcanic islet views, and free repeat tour promise.

“Perfect! Had the most wonderful experience with awesome guides! Say 7 spermwhales, another whale and many dolfphines!”

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3.Terceira: Whale and Dolphin Watching in a Zodiac Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 230 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $82

Review of Terceira’s 2.5-hour Zodiac whale tour, with wildlife odds, boat advice, weather tips, price value, and practical booking details.

“was a great Tour with great guides and a greater skipper”

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4.Terceira: Half-Day Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 219 reviews · 3 hours · from $70Best value

See whales, dolphins, and Azores coastlines on a three-hour Terceira boat tour with biologists, skippers, and strong sighting rates.

“all the staff was very kind and friendly, they explained many interesting things about whales and dolphins , the outcome was amazing. I strongly recommend it”

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5.Rabo de Peixe: Sperm Whale Sanctuary Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 135 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Search for sperm whales off São Miguel with marine biologists on a respectful three-hour Azores boat trip from Rabo de Peixe.

“Inolvidable. Tuvimos mucha suerte. Dos manadas de especies de delfines diferentes con sus crías, un rorcual y un cachalote. Fantástica experiencia. La guía maravillosa.”

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6.São Miguel: Whales & Volcano Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 7 hours · from $182

Review of São Miguel’s whale and volcano tour, with catamaran wildlife watching, Lagoa do Fogo, lunch, guides, price, and practical tips.

“We spent the morning taking a tour of the island that featured 2 stops that Bruno designated "special treats", a waterfall and a pineapple plantation. Then off to Lagoa de Fogo, where we spent less time than at the pineapple plantation. Lunch was rushed as he said we were running late. Off to whale watching where Bruno to where Bruno told us to follow him. My wife and I were put on one boat. The rest of the group was still at the van. We never saw them or Bruno again. Your tour description said we would be brought back to our pick up point which was our hotel. We…”

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7.Full-Day Whales & The Princess Ring Islet (incl. Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · from $134

Review of São Miguel’s full-day whale watching, seafood lunch, Princess Ring Islet snorkeling, timing, value, and practical tips.

“We had an incredible experience on the morning whale and dolphin watching trip—it was educational and the company clearly respects the animals. The “full day” experience felt like a bit of a scam. The lunch offered was in a dark conference hall at the port and the food jusRead more”

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8.Whale Watching Activity in North Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Review of São Miguel’s North Coast whale watching tour, with sperm whales, small groups, rough seas, pricing, tips, and booking advice.

“The group was small (8 of us) on a Zodiac. They guaranteed whales or money back. Dolphins didn't count. We immediately saw 4 sperm whale! It was amazing, and they came quite close to the ship! So glad I did it! North Sao Miguel much better than south.”

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9.Among Whales Dolphins and Volcanoes Full Day Tour With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $192

Review of São Miguel’s whale watching and volcano tour, with marine biologists, buffet lunch, Lagoa do Fogo, waterfalls, and hot springs.

“Much more than I expected. We saw 2 different whales and dolphins. Lunch was wonderful along with the sight seeing”

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10.Full Day Sete Cidades with Whale Watching at Mosteiros

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Review of a private Sete Cidades day tour with Ferraria hot springs, Mosteiros, lake activities, views, and optional sunset boating.

“We had an amazing day touring with Francesco! He took us all around the area and knew all the best places to stop. We also had a fantastic local lunch. A great tour we highly recommend bookings!”

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11.São Miguel: Whale Watching & Wild Dolphins Swimming Full-day

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $247

Review of São Miguel’s six-hour whale watching and wild dolphin swim, with biologists, picnic lunch, boat details, value, and practical tips.

“we went on the full day - whale watching in the morning. From a small boat, which involved an exhilarating ride. We were very lucky to encounter two types of dolphins, and 4 sai whales. We spent a long time watching 2 sai whales blowing and diving and re-emerging. whilst being surrounded by dolphins leaping and diving and playfully surrounding the boat. It was magical. In the afternoon we went out again,there were only 6 of us. We didn't go out far, and found a school of bottlenose dolphins. We took turns getting into the water with them. We had 3 turns each. The dolphins swim fast so it's only…”

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