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Where to Go: the 4 Best Terceira Dolphin Watching Tours

4 tours  ·  from $72 a head

The 4 best terceira dolphin watching tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.

Watching whales and dolphins on Terceira Island - A small boat that keeps the animals in view
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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 about three hours aboard Water4fun’s small boat. A land-based spotter on Monte Brasil guides the crew toward cetaceans, while guides such as Victor explain the species and behavior. Expect dolphins, possible whales, ocean spray, and a lively ride for up to 15 people.

“Great experience. You don't have to take a bag, but just something to cover up. We were able to see 5 different species, the accompaniments are super friendly and there are not too many on the boat;-)Auto-translated”

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Terceira: Whale & Dolphin Watching | Best Wildlife Tour - Meeting at the red-covered OceanEmotion office
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Terceira: Whale & Dolphin Watching | Best Wildlife Tour

2.Whale & Dolphin Watching | Best Wildlife Tour

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

Spend 2.5 hours offshore from Terceira with OceanEmotion, guided in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Lookouts help locate wildlife, while your crew uses a hydrophone and follows Azores viewing rules. Dolphin sightings are common, whales are less certain, and no sighting means a free return tour.

“Excelente. A guia foi fantástica,e o mais importante vimos imensos golfinhos. Adorei”

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Terceira: Swimming with Wild Dolphins | Natural Habitat - The boat ride is part of the experience
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Terceira: Swimming with Wild Dolphins | Natural Habitat

3.Swimming with Wild Dolphins | Natural Habitat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $147

Meet OceanEmotion at its red-covered office in Terceira for a 2.5-hour boat trip in search of wild dolphins. A skipper and marine biologist such as Mariana lead the safety briefing, explain ocean etiquette, and guide small groups into the water when conditions allow. Bring swimwear, warm clothes, a towel, and good open-sea swimming skills.

“This was, without a doubt, the best tour I’ve ever taken in my entire life. We truly enjoyed the experience. This is the only way dolphins should be seen (in their natural habitat, and with small groups of people, so they don’t get stressed) Finally, my childhood dream came true, and I couldn’t have found better guides, better location, or a better company to make it happen. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making it possible. Now I can return to Spain feeling thankful and incredibly blessed. Thanks 🙏”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour at Terceira Island

4.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 Porto das Pipas in Angra do Heroísmo for a 2 to 2.5-hour whale and dolphin search. Marine guides explain Azorean species, use shore-based lookouts to find the best areas, and provide life jackets and waterproof coats. Sightings can include several whale and dolphin species, plus turtles and seabirds.

“This was such a fun experience. The crew is very knowledgeable and work their hardest to show you as much marine life as possible. Highly recommend.”

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Where to see dolphins

Pick a coast, a boat or a swim.

From the deck

Dolphin CruisesWhales and DolphinsSunset SailingsCatamaransRIBs and Speedboats

In the water

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Smaller boats

Private ChartersSmall GroupsLuxury HullsUnder SailWith a Biologist

Other ways

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