Blue Whale Exclusive Small Group Tours, Ocean Giants Azores

These special small group tours are offered at the best time to see the blue, fin and humpback whales during their annual migration past the Islands in the spring

Sao Miguel Island, Azores

2027 April & May dates:

24th April – 1st May

1st – 8th May

8th – 15th May

Prices from: £1775pp

This tour takes place in the main town of Ponta Delgada with its luxury hotels and cosmopolitan restaurants and bars. The town still retains a lot of the authentic colonial past with cobbled streets and classic Portuguese architecture and gardens. You will be staying close to the harbour from where we go out to sea on a spacious catamaran with toilets and great viewing platforms. This is the oldest island and has stunning sub tropical scenery, mountains, lakes and geothermal activity.

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Pico Island, Azores

1st-9th May 2027 – AVAILABLE

Prices from: £1695pp

Pico offers a quieter, more ocean-focused experience on one of the Azores’ most remote and unspoilt islands. Its steep volcanic shoreline drops rapidly into deep Atlantic waters, creating exceptional conditions for whale and dolphin watching. Your five expeditions take place aboard sturdy RIB Zodiacs, bringing you close to the ocean’s surface for an active and immersive experience. The boats can reach sightings swiftly with minimal impact, although guests with back or joint problems may prefer one of our catamaran-based tours.

The programme also includes a full-day guided tour exploring Pico’s volcanic landscapes, traditional villages and culture, plus a guided walk through the UNESCO-listed Criação Velha vineyard landscape. Two specialist marine science presentations, welcome and farewell dinners, return airport transfers and dedicated specialist support are also included. You’ll spend eight nights, with breakfast, at a small family-run hotel in Lajes do Pico. The group is limited to a maximum of just 16 guests.

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