Phone
+34 648 000 033- Price from€63
- Duration3 h
- Group sizeUp to 12 travellers
- Guide languagesGerman, 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
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.








