Whale Watching · TERCEIRA

4 Terceira Whale Watching Tours to Build a Morning Around

4 tours  ·  from $72 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 Terceira whale watching tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Watching whales and dolphins on Terceira Island - The small speedboat makes a difference
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Watching whales and dolphins on Terceira Island

1.Watching whales and dolphins on Terceira Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Set out from Angra do Heroísmo at 8:30 am for a three-hour whale and dolphin search aboard a small boat limited to 15 people. A spotter on Monte Brasil guides the crew by radio, while guides such as Victor explain the species you see. English service, life jacket, and a sighting guarantee are included.

“Friendly, knowledgeable guides. Saw too many dolphins to count, bride whale and humpback whale. Followed humpback whale, seeing her many times. Great experience!!!”

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Terceira: Whale & Dolphin Watching | Best Wildlife Tour - How the lookout system changes the trip
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Terceira: Whale & Dolphin Watching | Best Wildlife Tour

2.Terceira: Whale & Dolphin Watching | Best Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $82

Join OceanEmotion in Terceira for a 2.5-hour whale and dolphin trip guided in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Island lookouts help locate wildlife, while your boat crew follows Azorean viewing rules. Guides such as Iara bring real enthusiasm, and a sighting guarantee protects you if the sea stays empty.

“Bien. Es difícil ver ballenas pero al menos delfines sí suelen verse. Me parece un poco cara la excursión para lo que por allí cuestan los servicios y actividades.”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour at Terceira Island

3.Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour at Terceira Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71Best value

Set out from Angra do Heroísmo with marine guides, including Francis and John, to search for whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds. A shore-based lookout helps choose the best route, while your small group gets live commentary, rain gear, and life vests for the 2 to 2.5-hour trip.

“Excellent trip -money back if nothing spotted but we saw whales and dolphins -the ride out into the Atlantic is also fun . As a bonus also spotted a turtle swimming out at sea”

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Terceira Island Whale Watching and Jeep Tour - The Jeep Ride Into Terceira’s Interior
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Terceira Island Whale Watching and Jeep Tour

4.Terceira Island Whale Watching and Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 8 hours · from $265

Pair a small-boat whale and dolphin trip with a full-day 4x4 tour of Terceira. Guides such as Dora, Antonio, and Carolina lead you along farm tracks, to lagoons and swimming spots, and to a homemade lunch with traditional food and Portuguese wine.

“Rundum glücklich Paket! Dora (Guide) perfekt! Wale perfekt! Delfine perfekt! Essen perfekt! Baden perfekt! Highlights perfekt! Souvenir perfekt! Wetter perfekt! Thank you soooooooo much!”

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