Whale and Dolphin Watching in Pico Island 3 Hour Small Group Tour

Portugal
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  • Price from
    €63
  • Duration
    3 h
  • Group size
    Up to 12 travellers
  • Guide languages
    German, Portuguese, English, French

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    Overview

    Since 1989, Espaço Talassa has been the first whale watching company in the Azores - founded by a French sailor and a former Azorean whaling family, rooted in the very history of these waters. 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. This is not a show - it is an encounter. Nature-first, always.

    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

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Warm/waterproof pants

    What you will do

    • Stop 1

      You'll start with a briefing on the cetacean species we may encounter and current sea conditions. On board, your marine biologist will guide you through what you observe — species identification, behaviour, and the history of these waters — while our vigia monitors the horizon from the traditional lookout tower ashore, the same towers once used by Azorean whalers. On return, enjoy a complimentary drink and a debrief with the crew. Your visit also includes free access to the Espaço Talassa library.

    Meeting point

    Meet us at Espaço Talassa, Rua dos Baleeiros, Lajes do Pico. We are located by the harbour, next to the marina. Please arrive 30 minutes before your departure time. Look for our blue and white signage at the waterfront.

    End point: Meet us at Espaço Talassa, Rua dos Baleeiros, Lajes do Pico. We are located by the harbour, next to the marina. Please arrive 30 minutes before your departure time. Look for our blue and white signage at the waterfront.

    Important information

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Não é permitido para gestantes
    • Não é permitido para pessoas com problemas cardíacos ou outras doenças graves
    • Não é permitido para pessoas com problemas de coluna

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.