Pico Island Dolphin & Whale Watching from Lajes do Pico

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Whales and dolphins in the Portuguese Azores stand out for their enormous size. On our Pico Island Dolphin & Whale Watching activity, you'll see these incredible animals along the island's lush southern coastline.

Details

Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Portuguese.

Included

Zodiac boat trip.
English speaking guide.
Life jacket.
Waterproof layer if necessary.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 8 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. If you cancel 24 hours before the activity starts, we will refund you 50%. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Meeting point

Rua dos Baleeiros, 5 (Lajes do Pico).

Reviews of our customers

9.7

Exceptional 607 Travelers·53 reviews

September 26, 2026
Isabel
Talavera De La Reina, Spain
It was an incredible experience. We went without any expectations, and in the end, booking it was one of the best decisions we made. We saw so many d...
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June 12, 2026
Ferran Rodriguez Duran
Valls, Spain
Super good! Very good company, we saw several types of dolphins jumping beside us! We also saw sperm whales several times! Well, what can be seen is t...
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August 28, 2026
Sergio
Spain
Excellent. Superbly explained and, above all, realistic about what you can and can't expect to see. They also emphasize animal welfare, which is much ...
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August 27, 2026
Elena Gorordo
Andorra
The truth is that it has been a wonderful experience and highly recommended!
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August 3, 2026
Ilaria Pucci
Firenze, Italy
We saw many dolphins, whales and a turtle
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May 25, 2026
Patrizia
Milano, Italy
Excellent experience. We asked to change the day and the staff was super accommodating and kind. Beautiful excursion and we saw many whales and dolphi...
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August 25, 2025
Carlos Gonzalez Novellon
Zaragoza, Spain
The truth is, we thought we'd see a dolphin if we were lucky. And we saw dozens, plus two whales. It's very well explained, and the activity lasts thr...
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August 12, 2024
Agnese
Barzana, Italy
Beautiful experience, very exciting. The guides were more than thorough and conveyed their passion for their work. Very competent staff! The day was v...
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July 31, 2022
Vincent
Switzerland
Amazing boat trip, we ended up in the middle of many sperm whales who were relaxing next to the boat, very nice to observe them from do close. The cre...
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August 19, 2025
Carla
Spain
Spectacular. We completed the activity in a very respectful but extremely dedicated manner. We highly recommend it.
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Pico Island Dolphin & Whale Watching

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the dock of Rua dos Baleeiros in Lajes do Picos, which is one of the most beautiful villages on Pico Island's southern coast.

We'll be accompanied by biologists who'll give us a brief technical talk before we set sail. When we're all ready, we'll set off and start sailing along Pico's southern coastline in a Zodiac boat. You'll soon see why this island in the Azores is so well-known for its large dolphin and whale pods!

While we sail, we'll be able to spot the whales and dolphins that are typically found in this part of the North Atlantic. The staff on the Zodiac will help us to distinguish one species from another by observing certain features on the animals' fins or backs.

During our boat trip, we'll look out at breathtaking views of Pico Island's coastal landscapes. We'll also share some fascinating facts about the history of the Azores and discuss which other marine species inhabit this Portuguese archipelago.

After an unforgettable 3-hour boat trip, we'll return to the dock where we began our activity.

Dolphin & Whale Sightings

The southern coast of Pico Island is one of the best places in the Azores for spotting dolphins, whales and other marine species. However, animals are unpredictable. The sighting of a greater or lesser number of animal species depends on a wide variety of factors, such as the weather on the day or the animals' different breeding and rearing seasons.

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Exceptional 607 Travelers·53 reviews

September 26, 2026
Isabel
Talavera De La Reina, Spain
It was an incredible experience. We went without any expectations, and in the end, booking it was one of the best decisions we made. We saw so many d...
As a couple
Is this useful?
June 12, 2026
Ferran Rodriguez Duran
Valls, Spain
Super good! Very good company, we saw several types of dolphins jumping beside us! We also saw sperm whales several times! Well, what can be seen is t...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 28, 2026
Sergio
Spain
Excellent. Superbly explained and, above all, realistic about what you can and can't expect to see. They also emphasize animal welfare, which is much ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 27, 2026
Elena Gorordo
Andorra
The truth is that it has been a wonderful experience and highly recommended!
Is this useful?
August 3, 2026
Ilaria Pucci
Firenze, Italy
We saw many dolphins, whales and a turtle
Is this useful?
May 25, 2026
Patrizia
Milano, Italy
Excellent experience. We asked to change the day and the staff was super accommodating and kind. Beautiful excursion and we saw many whales and dolphi...
With friends
Is this useful?
August 25, 2025
Carlos Gonzalez Novellon
Zaragoza, Spain
The truth is, we thought we'd see a dolphin if we were lucky. And we saw dozens, plus two whales. It's very well explained, and the activity lasts thr...
Is this useful?
August 12, 2024
Agnese
Barzana, Italy
Beautiful experience, very exciting. The guides were more than thorough and conveyed their passion for their work. Very competent staff! The day was v...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 31, 2022
Vincent
Switzerland
Amazing boat trip, we ended up in the middle of many sperm whales who were relaxing next to the boat, very nice to observe them from do close. The cre...
Is this useful?
August 19, 2025
Carla
Spain
Spectacular. We completed the activity in a very respectful but extremely dedicated manner. We highly recommend it.
As a couple
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At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the dock of Rua dos Baleeiros in Lajes do Picos, which is one of the most beautiful villages on Pico Island's southern coast.

After an unforgettable 3-hour boat trip, we'll return to the dock where we began our activity.

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