The Azores’ Best
Whale Watching Adventures
Year-Round
WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCHING EXPERIENCES WITH FUTURISMO
The Azores are blessed with whales and dolphins throughout the year. Some of these beautiful creatures make our islands their home. Others pass by on their migration routes, stopping to feed on the abundance these deep channels provide.
At Futurismo, there’s always something to see – for instance, our resident species of whales and dolphins delight our guests. You’re likely to spot sperm whales, common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and Risso’s dolphins.
Would you like to see the largest whales on the planet? Then join us in the Spring – from March to June – when the giants pass through our waters. We’ll be exploring for the great fin, blue, and Sei whales as they visit the Azores on their migration journey.
WE ARE THE EXPERTS
You’ll have an onboard marine biologist or nature guide on every Futurismo tour to enhance your whale watching fun. They’ll share with you all the details of these fascinating giants who roam our oceans.
Have your choice of tours – Futurismo offers departures from São Miguel and Pico Islands. Choose from trips leaving the ports of Ponta Delgada, Rabo de Peixe or Lajes do Pico.
Book NowDEPARTURES
SÃO MIGUEL
Choose to start your adventure from Ponta Delgada on the island’s South Coast, or from Rabo de Peixe harbor, on São Miguel’s North Coast.
WHALE WATCHING PONTA DELGADA
HALF DAY
WHALE WATCHING PONTA DELGADA
HALF DAY
Don’t miss this ultimate whale watching journey. Take a morning or afternoon tour for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
WHALE WATCHING & VILA FRANCA ISLET
FULL DAY
WHALE WATCHING + VILA FRANCA ISLET
FULL DAY
A full day of Azores’ discovery. Whale watching and a trip to Vila Franca do Campo islet – a natural reserve for snorkeling and more.
WHALE WATCHING RABO DE PEIXE
HALF DAY
WHALE WATCHING RABO DE PEIXE
HALF DAY
This is the North Coast of São Miguel Island where the whales swim close to the shore. You are practically guaranteed a whale sighting.
BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST FOR A DAY SÃO MIGUEL
FULL DAY
BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST FOR A DAY SÃO MIGUEL
FULL DAY
This is a special full day of intense research and learning about the giant cetaceans of São Miguel Island.
DEPARTURES
Pico Island
Look to Pico Island for the highest point in the Azores. We’ll depart for tours of exciting whale watching from Lajes do Pico harbor, on the island’s South Coast.
WHALE WATCHING FROM PICO ISLAND
HALF DAY
WHALE WATCHING FROM PICO ISLAND
HALF DAY
Whales galore! This 3-hour trip will give you opportunities to view many of our 28 species. An unforgettable experience.
WHALES AND THE WHALING HERITAGE
FULL DAY
WHALES AND THE WHALING HERITAGE
FULL DAY
During this tour, you will have the opportunity to discover the deepest secrets of this practice and how it ended.
Other Activities
We Recommend
SWIM WITH THE DOLPHINS
SWIM WITH THE DOLPHINS
There’s nothing as special as swimming in the Atlantic as wild dolphins cavort all about you. Unforgettable!
LAND & SEA COMBO TOURS
LAND & SEA COMBO TOURS
The best of the Azores – explore the ocean life in the morning and then discover São Miguel Island or more in the afternoon.
MULTI-DAY PACKAGES
MULTI-DAY PACKAGES
Have 4 or more days to explore the Azores? We designed these special packages to maximize your holiday – all the best choices.
“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
