Sunset Boat Tour in Vila Franca do Campo, São Miguel, Azores
Sail into the sunset on a boat trip in Vila Franca do Campo with drinks, local cake, music, and swimming in calm waters.
Practical information
Enjoy a 3-hour sunset boat trip in Vila Franca do Campo with music, a local drink and snack, and time for a swim. Admire golden skies over the Azores’ volcanic coast.
Course of events
Please allow 3 hour and 30 minutes for this activity.
- Arrive at the port to meet your instructor
- Receive your lifejacket and board the boat
- After a safety briefing, depart on a 3-hour excursion
- Navigate around Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo, an ancient volcanic crater
- Sail past scenic beaches along the coast during sunset, while enjoying a drink and a local snack
- Enjoy a swimming or snorkelling break
- Return to the port and disembark
Activity requirements
Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Special terms
This activity is not suitable for pregnant or disabled people.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
As Vila Franca do Campo Islet is a protected area for its unique biodiversity, local authorities do not allow boats to enter the islet.
Spoken languages:
Portuguese, EnglishIncluded
- Boat tour
- Skipper
- Experienced guide
- Life jacket
- Insurance
- Bathroom on board
- Snorkel Equipment (mask, tube)
- Champagne tasting, local drinks and regional snack
Excluded
- Entrance to the islet of Vila Franca do Campo
- Transfer
- Food
- Drinks
Do not forget to bring
- Warm clothes for the afternoon
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Hat or cap
- Bottle of water
- Snacks
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Experience a magical end to the day with a sunset boat tour in Vila Franca do Campo, one of the most scenic and peaceful spots in the Azores. This 3.5-hour boat trip offers the perfect blend of relaxation, coastal exploration, and fun. Departing from the port of Vila Franca do Campo, you’ll sail along the south coast of São Miguel, with unforgettable views of the Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo and its unique volcanic formations.
This boat trip in Vila Franca do Campo invites you to enjoy the beauty of the Azorean coastline while the sun slowly dips below the horizon. As you cruise past the islet and surrounding beaches, you’ll have the chance to take a refreshing swim or snorkel in calm waters. The atmosphere on board is relaxed and welcoming, perfect for families, couples, or groups of friends looking to unwind together with gentle background music playing.
The experience is enriched with local flavors. During the boat trip in Vila Franca do Campo, guests are served a regional drink and a delicious Azorean cake, adding a taste of the island’s culinary heritage to the sunset ambiance. Whether you choose to relax in the open-air seating or in the covered areas of the boat, the setting sun painting the ocean in warm tones of gold and orange creates a moment that feels truly timeless.
The boats used, whether glass-bottom or catamaran, are chosen by the staff depending on the group size and come equipped with onboard toilets, seating, and space for personal belongings. The tour welcomes everyone, including young children, seniors, and people with reduced mobility or service animal.
Don't wait and embark on a 3-hour sunset boat tour in Vila Franca do Campo!