SAO MIGUEL · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth booking.
The 3 sao miguel whale watching tours travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.
Morning whale watching from Rabo de Peixe on São Miguel: small-group semi-rigid boat, waterproof gear included, whales likely in 3 hours.
Most Popular“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.”
Full-day Sete Cidades highlights plus Ferraria thermal bath, with pickup, an English-speaking guide, and optional lake and sunset add-ons.
“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!”
Whale watching and dolphin swimming off São Miguel with marine biologists, a marina picnic lunch, and small-group snorkeling time—about 6 hours.
“A magical experience - on our first trip out we got to see sperm whales up close, along with a school of wild dolphins. The dolphins were especially friendly and almost seemed to want to show off for us! The guides were knowledgeable and environmentally respectful, you can tell these folks know and care about…”
Every coast with a season worth booking, port by port.
