Our Tours
Whale & Dolphin
Watching
The Azores’ Top
WHALE WATCHING ADVENTURES
Year round, Futurismo operates whale and dolphin watching experiences. Here around the Azores archipelago, there have been sighted 28 different cetacean species. There is always something to see, especially because we have resident cetacean species in the Azores such as sperm whales, common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins and Risso’s dolphins. The best season to spot some of the biggest whales in the world is during Springtime (from March to June). In this specific season, the baleen whales are migrating and passing by Azorean waters. Thus, it is possible to see fin whales, blue whales and Sei whales.
From Ponta Delgada, Rabo de Peixe or Lajes do Pico, Futurismo offers different possibilities to observe the cetaceans around the Azores.
You will always be accompanied by a marine biologist or nature guide who will tell you all you need to know about cetaceans present in the Azores. During our tours, you will learn so much more about the giants of the ocean aboard our catamarans or zodiac boats.
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SÃO MIGUEL
We start our adventures from Ponta Delgada harbor, on the South Coast, or in Rabo de Peixe harbor, on the North Coast of São Miguel Island.
WHALE WATCHING PONTA DELGADA
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WHALE WATCHING PONTA DELGADA
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If you are in São Miguel Island for just a few days this is one of the experiences you should definitely do. One morning or afternoon well spent on a whale watching experience.
WHALE WATCHING + VILA FRANCA ISLET
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WHALE WATCHING + VILA FRANCA ISLET
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This tour will take you to Vila Franca do Campo islet, a natural reserve where you can snorkel, only accessed by boat.
WHALE WATCHING RABO DE PEIXE
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WHALE WATCHING RABO DE PEIXE
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The north coast of São Miguel island is where the whales swim closer to the shore. This means you are practically guaranteed a whale sighting.
PHOTOGRAPH CETACEANS PONTA DELGADA
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PHOTOGRAPH CETACEANS PONTA DELGADA
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If you want to learn more about the Atlantic Ocean species and enrich your photography skills this is definitely a must!
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Pico Island
Pico Island is where the highest mountain of Portugal is located. We go out for a whale watching tour from Lajes do Pico harbor, on the South Coast of Pico Island.
WHALE WATCHING IN PICO ISLAND
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WHALE WATCHING IN PICO
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We strongly recommend this trip of about 3 hours, a whale watching tour in the deep blue waters of the Atlantic. A unique experience that you won’t forget.
PHOTOGRAPH CETACEANS IN PICO
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PHOTOGRAPH CETACEANS IN PICO
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If you want to learn more about the Atlantic Ocean species and enrich your photography skills this is definitely a must!
Other Activities
We Recommend
SWIM WITH DOLPHINS
SWIM WITH DOLPHINS
Take a dip in the Atlantic Ocean and be surrounded by wild dolphins in the blue waters.
LAND & SEA COMBO TOURS
LAND & SEA COMBO TOURS
Combined experiences that will make you enjoy every part of your holidays.
MULTI-DAY PACKAGES
MULTI-DAY PACKAGES
We designed special packages for your holidays. 5 or 7 days just discovering the best we have to offer.
“ENJOYED EVERY BIT!”
“ Whale lovers will enjoy every second of this experience. I found the Futurismo team very cooperative, attentive and enthusiastic. They answered my kid’s countless questions and were very helpful and professional.”
Elisandra – TripAdvisor
“WOULD DEFINITELY GO AGAIN”
“We went on a holiday to the Azores for a week at the end of April/beginning of May during the whale season. We went out with Futurismo on 4 trips – it was an incredible, fantastic, magical experience! We saw something each trip and Futurismo give you the chance to go on another trip for free if you don’t see anything at all.”
Kathleen Haase – Facebook
