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Whale and Dolphin Watching in Pico Island 3 Hour Small Group Tour
(8) Reviews
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Since 1989, Espaço Talassa has been the first whale watching company in the Azores - founded by a French sailor and a former Azorean whaling family, rooted in the very history of these waters. We locate cetaceans using the same traditional vigia lookout towers that once guided the whale hunters of Lajes do Pico, combined with onboard hydrophones. Your marine biologists share genuine knowledge of the species, their behavior, and the ocean they inhabit. Small groups, unhurried time at sea, and a deep respect for the animals and the place. This is not a show - it is an encounter. Nature-first, always.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Complimentary drink on return
Liability insurance
Traditional vigia: Vigia da Queimada (land-based lookout)
Environment tax and cetacean observation permit
Free access to Espaço Talassa library
Experienced skipper
Waterproof jacket and life vest
Gratuities
Warm/waterproof pants
Meeting Points
Departure
Rua dos Baleeiros 15
Meet us at Espaço Talassa, Rua dos Baleeiros, Lajes do Pico. We are located by the harbour, next to the marina. Please arrive 30 minutes before your departure time. Look for our blue and white signage at the waterfront.
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Whale and Dolphin Watching in Pico Island 3 Hour Small Group Tour
(8) Reviews
About
Since 1989, Espaço Talassa has been the first whale watching company in the Azores - founded by a French sailor and a former Azorean whaling family, rooted in the very history of these waters. We locate cetaceans using the same traditional vigia lookout towers that once guided the whale hunters of Lajes do Pico, combined with onboard hydrophones. Your marine biologists share genuine knowledge of the species, their behavior, and the ocean they inhabit. Small groups, unhurried time at sea, and a deep respect for the animals and the place. This is not a show - it is an encounter. Nature-first, always.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Complimentary drink on return
Liability insurance
Traditional vigia: Vigia da Queimada (land-based lookout)
Environment tax and cetacean observation permit
Free access to Espaço Talassa library
Experienced skipper
Waterproof jacket and life vest
Gratuities
Warm/waterproof pants
Meeting Points
Departure
Rua dos Baleeiros 15
Meet us at Espaço Talassa, Rua dos Baleeiros, Lajes do Pico. We are located by the harbour, next to the marina. Please arrive 30 minutes before your departure time. Look for our blue and white signage at the waterfront.
Return
Itinerary
You'll start with a briefing on the cetacean species we may encounter and current sea conditions. On board, your marine biologist will guide you through what you observe — species identification, behaviour, and the history of these waters — while our vigia monitors the horizon from the traditional lookout tower ashore, the same towers once used by Azorean whalers. On return, enjoy a complimentary drink and a debrief with the crew. Your visit also includes free access to the Espaço Talassa library.
