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Whale and dolphin watching in Pico Island

4.9 (52 reviews) · Pico, Pico · Operator: Futurismo Azores Adventures

  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Groups up to 28
  • Offered in: Portuguese, English
  • Mobile ticket
  • Departures 08:30, 13:30, daily

Editor’s take Roman Antonov · 6 best whale watching tours in the Azores, choice 6 of 6

I'd book this on Pico if the Lajes trips are full. A marine biologist or nature guide joins you. Tickets start at €70 per adult for 3 hours.

Choose 08:30 or 13:30. There's a briefing before departure. A life jacket is included. Groups take up to 28 people.

I'd plan my own transport. The minimum age is 6. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

What’s included

  • Marine biologist or nature guide aboard
  • Life jacket
  • Pre-tour briefing
  • Pickup and drop off

Meeting point

Meeting point

Pickup and drop-off aren't included.

Itinerary

  1. Pre-tour briefing

    The trip starts with a briefing.

  2. Board the zodiac

    Board the boat with your marine biologist or nature guide. Life jackets are provided.

  3. Whale and dolphin watching

    Look for whales and dolphins off Pico.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the trip starts. Later cancellations get no refund.

Know before you go

  • The ticket excludes pickup and drop-off.
  • Children must be at least 6 years old.
  • Children aged 6 to 12 pay €35.
  • Give this one a miss if you're pregnant.
  • Give this one a miss if you have a spinal injury or a heart condition.
  • Booking confirmation is instant.

Reviews

4.9 based on 52 reviews
5 stars 92% 48
4 stars 6% 3
3 stars 2% 1
2 stars 0% 0
1 star 0% 0

98% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 4 reviews on Viator (5.0) and 48 on Tripadvisor (4.9), as shown on Viator on . I don’t have the review texts.

Photos

From the Futurismo Azores Adventures listing, with the operator’s captions.

Looking over the mountain
Looking over the mountain
Whale watching in Pico island in front of Pico Mountain
Whale watching in Pico island in front of Pico Mountain
Sperm whale Tail
Sperm whale Tail
Our zodiac boat
Our zodiac boat
Whale and dolphin watching in Pico Island
Jumping on the waves
Jumping on the waves
Risso's dolphins
Risso's dolphins
Photo moment
Photo moment

From the operator

In Futurismo Azores Adventures’s own words, from the listing.

Futurismo Pico Azores Adventures offer experiences that can be both educational and fun. The success rate on cetacean sighting is 98%.

From €70 per adult

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