Whale Watching Activity in North Coast
4.5
26 Ratings
Rabo de Peixe
Experience the thrill of whale watching in the North Coast of São Miguel. Explore the Azorean seas and revive the early days of this unique activity. Spot large species like Sperm Whales. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rua do Porto - Join us in the North Sea and rediscover the excitement of an expedition to observe the giants of our ocean! Revive the early days of Whale Watching at the Azores.

Known for its unruly seas, the north coast presents challenges that make this expedition an authentic adventure. From assessing the conditions of the sea, to the moment when our spotter gives the order to leave, this activity celebrates the memory of the first whale watching trips in our archipelago, having as a starting point the fishing village of Rabo de Peixe.

As soon as our lookout gives us the go-ahead, we guarantee adventure, discovery, and the thrill of watching whales aboard one of our semi-rigid boats.

Whale are guaranteed!

What's Included
  • Waterproof jackets provided
  • Life vests included
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Embarking on a whale watching journey along São Miguel’s North Coast offers a distinctive exploration of the seas around the Azores. We aim to recapture the essence of the activity as it was carried out in the early years of whale watching.

Initiating our journey from the north coast enables us to operate in parts of the island that are typically overlooked for such endeavours, thereby benefiting the local communities. This aids us in developing an increasingly sustainable method for conducting our operations within the scope of our island.

The moment our spotters signal the affirmation, the thrill begins! We promise sightings of large whale species including Sperm Whales.

  • Not recommended for children and teenagers under 16 years old
Location
Clube Naval Rabo Peixe
Rua do Porto
Please meet us at the port by the Marina office, at Rabo de Peixe Vilage.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Helena_o
Jun 1, 2024
Sperm Whales On Demand - The group was small (8 of us) on a Zodiac. They guaranteed whales or money back. Dolphins didn't count. We immediately saw 4 sperm whale! It was amazing, and they came quite close to the ship! So glad I did it! North Sao Miguel much better than south.
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Katrinmj3106wz
May 7, 2024
An all-round successful tour - I did the tour in the Zodiac with my 80-year-old mother, and as the sea was calm, it wasn't a problem at all. The tour on the north coast is highly recommended; we were the only boat for miles around. First we saw a humpback whale mother and calf and then a group of sperm whales. One of them dived so we could see its tail fin. Fantastically beautiful! We also saw a few dolphins; an all-round successful tour. We kept a respectful distance from the animals the whole time. At the end we had a good view of the beautiful coast and our captain did a few wild laps in the Zodiac. That was great fun.
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Diogodqmalves
May 2, 2024
Unforgettable trip - We went on this excursion and it was definitely an unforgettable experience! We saw several dolphin and whale specialties. The trip is very safe and the instructors are very friendly and responsible (with us and the environment).
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14ma_ab
Nov 1, 2023
One of the best days on island - The whole trip was amazing!! Staff was professional, kind and know a lot about dolphins and whales. We had nice weather and were very lucky because we saw two tipes of dolphins and sperm whales (three adolts and one baby). What we like the most is that our crew bring us close enough to see animals (some dolphins were swiming under our boat) but also keep the distance so that we didnt disrupt them and also make sure that all people on boat saw animals. First we reserve tour on the norden side of the island, but it was canceled, but Picos de Aventura offer us to go with them on the same day or day after on tour from south. And im very glad that we did, becouse we saw whales. If you decide to go watching whales I really recomend Picos de Aventura. Also recomend to go with a smaller boat-zodiak. It is faster, more agile and you come first to the site with animals.
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Ritalexandra27
Sep 28, 2023
Repeating! - An activity not to be missed! We saw lots of resident dolphins, and the experience on a speedboat is incredible. The whales didn't appear, but that's normal, we went in September and their sightings are starting to reduce, from what was explained to us. Cautious and respectful approach to animals in their habitat. Congratulations
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Rirpv
Sep 11, 2023
A must see show in life - Nice experience. We were lucky to see 5 sperm whales. Among them, a baby. We also saw dolphins. Very nice staff
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Macielb2019
Sep 2, 2023
A unique experience - It was a wonderful 3 hours spent watching dolphins, a group of whales and we even had the opportunity to see a turtle. I highly recommend this experience. Our guides were fantastic.
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Jo_ori864wh
Aug 30, 2023
Whale watching in São Miguel - The guide was fantastic, we managed to observe sperm whales and dolphins. Good vessel, excellent staff.
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226maribelf
Aug 21, 2023
Experience to remember - An unforgettable experience . We were able to see a very large group of dolphins swimming next to our boat, we were able to see sperm whales, whales and enjoy the knowledge of our guide Marc, a marine biologist who made us live the experience even more with his knowledge and respect for these animals. A luxury to repeat
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Nuninho070039
May 12, 2024
I liked it, I recommend it - The team was very friendly, we saw scarlets and dolphins. The boat moves very fast and there is a high probability of getting seasick.
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