Whale and Dolphin Watching in São Miguel
Whales and dolphins have been coming to the Azores for many years due to the
rich amount of fish supply that the sea surrounding the islands have. The islands of Azores, offers you a great opportunity to see these mammals as there are over 20 different types of species that have been seen near the islands.
While you can go whale watching year round, the best time to go is during the summer. There are many operators that offer whale watching tours, and you can find them near the marina in Ponta Delgada. Most tours last 3 hours and the cost can range from 40 to 55 euros. Below is a list of operators that offer whale watching tours.
Operators
“Picos de Aventura”
Picos de Aventura is located right below the Marina Atlantico Hotel, on the Avenida, in Ponta Delgada. The company has been in business since 2003, and you can find out more info about there whale watching tours, and by clicking there logo.
“Futurismo“
With 20 years of experience, Futurismo is one of the older companies on the island. There office is located at the Portas do Mar in Ponta Delgada, and they also have a shop on the Avenida, almost across the Portas da Cidade.