4 HOUR TOUR
PONTA DELGADA
PHOTOGRAPHY LOVERS
WHALE WATCHING SOUTH COAST
This whale watching tour in Ponta Delgada, in São Miguel Island, takes you for four hours to the ocean and is ideal for you to collect the best photos at the perfect time of the day for the very special golden hour.
If you want to learn more about the Atlantic Ocean species and enrich your photography skills, this is definitely a must!
During springtime in the Azores, you can observe some of the biggest animals in the world such as blue whales, fin whales and Sei whales. Sperm whales, common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins and Risso’s dolphins live in our waters year-round, making every season unique for whale and dolphin watching tours.
With our marine biologists, you will have the possibility to analyse your cetacean photos to identify the individuals that you spot – that is what we call photo ID. You will be involved in the process of scientific research with Futurismo and you will help analysing the sightings and the behaviour of the cetaceans of the Azores.
This is definitely a unique and unforgettable experience where you can deepen your knowledge and combine it with photography. We can say that the species will emerge at the surface only for brief seconds, but we will make sure that you take the best out of every blow!
AMAZING TOUR
Make the most of this 4-hour tour and take incredible wildlife photography.
Check our blog to see the species seen today
PHOTOGRAPHY LOVERS
Catch the best moment and have amazing photos to share with your friends or in your portfolio!
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CETACEAN PHOTOGRAPHY
We created the perfect experience for travelers with two great passions: cetaceans and photography.
What species you can see in AzoresLocation
Ponta Delgada, South Coast
Duration
4 hours
Tour Rates
From 55€
Daily Departures
Sunrise & Sunset times
Check In Times
30 minutes before departure
Availability
Summertime
Level of Difficulty
Easy
Vessel Types
Zodiac or Catamaran
Minimum Age
From 13 years old
Tour Details
- Pre-tour briefing
- Raincoat and pants if necessary
- Life jacket if operated on a zodiac boat
- Marine biologist or nature guide aboard
- Refreshment after the trip
- Your personal camera
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
- Jacket
- Sunscreen, towel and hat
- Backpack and water (bring your own reusable water bottle)
Q: At what time of the day is this tour operated?
A: We will go out on the ocean early in the morning, as soon as the sun rises or at the end of the afternoon. Those are the times of the day where the light is perfect to see and photograph the giants of the sea.
Q: I have back problems but I would love to go on a whale watching. Can I do this tour?
A: Futurismo Whale Watching Azores has catamarans, which are safer and more comfortable than zodiac boats in this case. However, we recommend that you consult your physician before going on a tour with us.
Q: I am pregnant and would like to do whale watching. Is it safe?
A: In this case, we advise the catamarans. They are more comfortable and stable boats and we do recommend them for pregnant. Please inform us about any medical situation for better advise.
Q: How do I get to São Miguel?
A: There are flight connections from Lisbon, Porto and other main capitals.
Tour Gallery
Species You Might See
Sperm whale
Physeter macrocephalus
Bottlenose dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
Common dolphin
Delphinus delphis
Risso’s dolphin
Grampus griséus
Fin whale
Balaenoptera physalus
Blue whale
Balaenoptera musculus
Sei whale
Balaenoptera borealis
Tour Bookings
“THE PERFECT WAY TO SEE SÃO MIGUEL ISLAND”
“ We booked 4 full days with Futurismo. They were incredible at offering suggestions to help me build my itinerary, and were happy to accommodate my requests so we ended up booking a full day hiking Sete Cidades, a full day Whale & Dolphin Watching in the morning and a Jeep Safari to Lagoa do Fogo in the afternoon, a full day Hiking Faial da Terra and on our last full day we opted for a full day trip to Nordeste.”
Sarah270190 – TripAdvisor
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