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Let us take you on a full day boat trip with whale watching to Vila Franca Islet! With the professional guides of Picos de Aventura, you will witness one of the most majestic animals on the planet - whales. Here, in this part of the Atlantic Ocean, there are many species of them such as Humpback Whales, Blue Whales, North Atlantic Right Whales. During the tour we will be happy to answer all your questions about the marine life of the Azores and tell you about the characteristics of the animals we see. We will also visit the island of Vila Franca do Campo, which is a natural reserve since 1983. We look forward to showing you the world of the whales!
Tour info
- Route: From Ponta Delgada to Vila Franca do Campo and Islet Vila Franca do Campo
- Type: Round trip
Tour programme
Departure:
We meet at our base in the marina in Ponta Delgada from where we leave.
Tour:
The tour takes place in the southern coast of Sao Miguel Island. To protect the animals, we carefully choose the direction to be able to watch them at a safe distance. Our first stop is in Vila Franca do Campo to enjoy lunch by the ocean at a local restaurant. Next, we head to the Islet Vila Franca do Campo where you can enjoy some sun on the beach. Our journey back to Ponta Delgada lets you watch more whales on this part of the island.
Arrival:
After an exciting tour, we go back to the meeting point.
Characteristics of the boat
- Number of passengers: 28
- Sun-protected area
- Restrooms
Included Services
- Lunch
- Life vest
- Raincoat
Bring along
- Comfortable shoes with rubber sole
- Hat
- Towel
- Sun cream
- Swimsuit
- Bottle of water
Requirements
- Minimum age: 6 years old