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Why Futurismo
THE AZORES’ TOP
WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCHING ADVENTURES
We work hard to offer you the best special moments, sensations and unique experiences. We love what we do and sharing our knowledge and passion with everyone choosing the Azores as their holiday destination!
Futurismo Whale Watching Azores and Futurismo Azores Adventures are both part of Futurismo Group. We are one of the biggest companies in active tourism in the Azores.
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Reasons to Choose Futurismo
Unrivaled Experience and Knowledge
UNRIVALED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
During all of the whale and dolphin watching experiences, our marine biologists collect data to be analyzed and shared with researchers worldwide.
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BEST SELECTION OF VESSELS
BEST SELECTION OF VESSELS
Our fleet has different types of boats specifically designed for whale and dolphin watching. We have boats for infants, elderly people and disabled people. The adventure seekers are not forgotten, we have smaller RIB boats for them. With Futurismo, whale watching is possible and fun for everyone.
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Professional Guides
PROFESSIONAL GUIDES
All our sea tours are in the company of our marine biologists who will share their extensive knowledge about the ocean with you. The land nature experiences also include a nature guide specialized in the history of the Azores. They will also provide a lot of volcanic facts related to the origins of the Islands.
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Cetacean Sighting Guarantee
CETACEAN SIGHTING GUARANTEE
We guarantee at least one cetacean sighting during our tours. When it is not possible to see neither whales nor dolphins, you can reschedule your trip for free with us.
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World Cetacean Alliance Partner
WORLD CETACEAN ALLIANCE PARTNER
We are partners with WCA (World Cetacean Alliance), a global network present in more than 35 countries with one main goal: working together with the local communities to help protect the cetaceans and to be their voice in the world.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Futurismo was the first company operating whale and dolphin watching in São Miguel Island. This was almost 30 years ago! The main goal is to offer the best experiences to everyone who wants to explore the Azores. We offer a lot of different tours in both São Miguel and Pico Islands. It is also possible to visit the other islands through our partners.
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RESPONSIBLE COMPANY
RESPONSIBLE COMPANY
We respect the codes of conduct for a sustainable whale watching experience. All our skippers have years of experience in evaluating the behavior of some of the animals. In case they feel that they are stressing the animals, they will immediately leave the place to not harm or worry them.
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SPECIES GUIDES & HANDS-ON MATERIALS
SPECIES GUIDES & HANDS-ON MATERIALS
Our marine biologists and nature guides have developed a number of illustrated dossiers with details about the Azorean species. This is another benefit that will enrich your experience and make it more unique.
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UNRIVALED QUALITY & CUSTOMER SERVICE
UNRIVALED QUALITY & CUSTOMER SERVICE
Our main goal is to offer you the best experiences in the natural paradise of the Azores, and that is why our travel experts will assist you in every question or doubt you may have about your holidays. We offer personalized experiences for every traveler.
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KEEPING YOU CONNECTED
Our guides speak different languages. English is our second language. If you want to have a personalized experience and would like another language to be spoken on board, please contact us in advance. We provide tours in German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Estonian, Bulgarian and a lot more.
“GREAT WEEK IN THE AZORES”
“ We’ve had a fabulous week with Paulo from Futurismo: visiting hidden sites, hiking, cycling, whale watching and canyoning. Paulo was a great guide, managed to juggle activities around some tricky weather and kept the whole family active and entertained. Thanks.”
Mark s – TripAdvisor
“HOSPITALY AT ITS BEST”
“We have done 2 tours with Futurismo so far and have had an amazing time. From The moment I contacted them via email to book the appointments to our check-in and tours everyone has been extremely professional.”
Nancy C – TripAdvisor
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Top Rated Tours
WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCHING
WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCHING
Get the most out of the Azores experience! Enjoy the whales, dolphins and other marine life of the Azores.
SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS
SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS
Feel the wild side of the Azores. Swimming with dolphins in the ocean is a life changing experience.
