Whale Watching Tour from Lajes de Pico in Pico Island, Azores

Bringing nature to life, the Azores are considered one of the best places in the world for whale watching. You can find creatures such as sperm whales and blue whales, as well as dolphins, sea turtles, and several birds. You will go through a marine reserve with increasing populations of resident and migrating cetaceans, and you'll be able to explore the horizon for stunning beaches and porpoising behavior with this whale watching tour from the island of Pico in the Azores!

Previously a strategic post for commercial whaling, today Pico Island in the Azores is one of the most popular hubs for whale watching. The largest of the three main islands, the marina, is situated at Lajes do Pico and can be reached by flying to Horta (Island of Faial) and then getting on the ferry from Horta to Madalena do Pico, with a crossing time of just 30 minutes.

For this whale-watching tour you will meet the skipper and the crew of your boat in Lajes do Pico. Organized according to the weather and time of year, boats will set off from Lajes do Pico port with a dedicated marine biologist. As you head out into the open ocean, the guide will explain more about the unique biodiversity of the Azores marine area and why so many species can be found in this unique archipelago.

During this three-hour whale watching tour around the Azores, your skipper will be in contact with a ‘Vigia’ or lookout that will guide you towards the whales and ensure you see as many as possible. There are over 27 species of cetaceans to spot, and you'll have the opportunity to make some very special encounters with the ocean’s biggest: the blue whale!

Once you have completed a circuit of the marine protected area, you will return to the port where your whale watching tour in Pico Island will end.

If you want to be amazed by the Azores' marine fauna, book this whale-watching tour from Lajes de Pico in Pico Island, today! It is an experience you will not forget.