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Whale and Dolphin Watching in Pico Island 3 Hour Small Group Tour
4.9 (41 reviews) · Lajes do Pico, Espaço Talassa by the harbour, Pico · Operator: Espaço Talassa
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Groups up to 24
- Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, French
- Mobile ticket
- Departures 09:00, 14:00, daily
Editor’s take Roman Antonov · 6 best whale watching tours in the Azores, choice 5 of 6
I'd book this if you want a biologist on board. Tickets start at €52 per adult for 3 hours. Groups take up to 24 people.
Choose the 09:00 or 14:00 departure. A land lookout helps find the whales. Hydrophones are used on board. You get a drink on return.
Bookings need manual confirmation. Arrive 30 minutes before departure. Tickets cover ages 5 to 99. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
What’s included
- Complimentary drink on return
- Liability insurance
- Traditional vigia: Vigia da Queimada (land-based lookout)
- Environment tax and cetacean observation permit
- Free access to Espaço Talassa library
- Experienced skipper
- Waterproof jacket and life vest
- Gratuities
- Warm/waterproof pants
Meeting point
Meeting point
Meet at Espaço Talassa on Rua dos Baleeiros, Lajes do Pico. Look for the blue and white signs by the harbour, next to the marina.
Please reach the meeting point 30 minutes before departure.
End point
Return to Espaço Talassa on Rua dos Baleeiros in Lajes do Pico.
Itinerary
- Lajes do Pico: check-in
Meet at Espaço Talassa by the harbour. A waterproof jacket and life vest are included.
- Whale and dolphin watching
The Vigia da Queimada lookout helps locate the whales. The crew also uses onboard hydrophones. A marine biologist explains the species and their behaviour.
- Back at Espaço Talassa
Return to the same meeting point. A drink is included on return. Your ticket also includes access to the library.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the trip starts. Later cancellations get no refund. Bookings are confirmed by the operator after you book, not at once.
Know before you go
- Meet at Espaço Talassa on Rua dos Baleeiros in Lajes do Pico.
- Be at Espaço Talassa 30 minutes before your boat leaves.
- Your booking needs manual confirmation.
- This ticket is for ages 5 to 99.
- Pregnant travellers cannot take this trip.
- People with heart conditions, spinal problems or other serious illnesses cannot join.
- Warm or waterproof trousers aren't included.
- This trip suits all fitness levels.
Reviews
100% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 1 reviews on Viator (4.0) and 40 on Tripadvisor (5.0), as shown on Viator on . I don’t have the review texts.
Photos
From the Espaço Talassa listing, with the operator’s captions.
From the operator
In Espaço Talassa’s own words, from the listing.
We locate cetaceans using the same traditional vigia lookout towers that once guided the whale hunters of Lajes do Pico, combined with onboard hydrophones. Your marine biologists share genuine knowledge of the species, their behavior, and the ocean they inhabit. Small groups, unhurried time at sea, and a deep respect for the animals and the place.
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