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Daily Observation of Whales and Dolphins
General Information:
- Daily departures at 9 AM and 2 PM from Lajes do Pico
- Duration: approximately 3 hours
- Small groups (between 12 and 24 depending on the vessel – semi-rigid).
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure
- Group rate: the 4+ rate applies when 4 or more seats are booked in a single reservation.
If a day appears unavailable, please contact the company to check for additional spots.
What’s the plan?
- Briefing presenting an overview of the whales and dolphins and sea conditions for the trip.
- At the sea, presentation on biology, animal behavior and the history of whale-boats.
- The animals are located thanks to our look-out in Lajes (Vigia da Queimada) and with help from the hydrophones which equip our boats.
- Debrief with the crew when you return from sea and have a free drink!
What else?
- Free access to Espaço Talassa library and entrance to the Whaler’s museum. (ask us how!)
- Book your lunch or dinner at Whale’come Bistrot at a special rate (14 € per person), only when you book with us. Choose from a meat, fish or vegetarian dish of the day, with bread and water included.
- Insurance (general assistance, illness, accident, cost of rescue operations).
- Environment taxes and cetaceans observation permit included.
- Waterproof jacket and lifevest included
PRIVATE CHARTER – Exclusively Yours
For groups, families or couples who’d rather have the boat to themselves. Our 8.5 m semi-rigid boat takes up to 12 guests, and nobody else gets on.
You can stay longer with a species, look for another angle or head to other areas, with a biologist and skipper just for your group. Within the rules, of course: at sea, the animals are still in charge.
Film crews, photographers, and researchers benefit from full flexibility, choosing the perfect moment based on light, sea conditions, and species location.
To book, contact us directly by email or phone.
Attention
Due to the special nature of our activities, each customer declares to be over five years old, not pregnant, and in perfect physical and mental health. Espaço Talassa reserves the right to refuse boarding to any client who does not meet these conditions. Clients will not receive any refund or compensation if these requirements are not met.
Prices 2027
| Per person | Low seasonMarch 13–31 October |
Medium seasonMay–June Sept 15–30 |
High seasonApril July 1–Sept 14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 seatsstandard rate | €65 | €75 | €85 |
| 4 or more seatsgroup rate · best value | €55 | €65 | €75 |
Prices per person. The group rate applies to every seat when 4 or more are booked in a single reservation.