{"id":7560,"date":"2024-01-16T12:11:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T12:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.espacotalassa.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=7560"},"modified":"2026-05-16T11:21:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T11:21:39","slug":"the-whales-and-dolphins-of-queimada","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/espacotalassa.com\/en\/product\/the-whales-and-dolphins-of-queimada\/","title":{"rendered":"Whale &amp; dolphin watching"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Daily Observation of Whales and Dolphins<\/h2>\n<h3><em>General Information:<\/em><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Daily departures at <strong>9 AM<\/strong> and <strong>2 PM<\/strong> from Lajes do Pico<\/li>\n<li>Duration: approximately <strong>3 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Small groups (maximum 12 or 24 people).<\/li>\n<li>Arrive <strong>30 minutes before<\/strong> departure<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Group discount: Book 4 or more seats on the same trip. 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(<em>ask us how!<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book your lunch or dinner at bistrot<\/strong> <strong>&#8220;whale&#8217;come ao Pico&#8221;.<\/strong> You can choose from a meat, fish or vegetarian dish of the day. It&#8217;s included bread and water.<\/li>\n<li>Insurance (general assistance, illness, accident, cost of rescue operations).<\/li>\n<li>Environment taxes and cetaceans observation permit included.<\/li>\n<li>Waterproof jacket and lifevest included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"709\" \/>\n<h2><em>PRIVATE CHARTER &#8211; Exclusively Yours<\/em><\/h2>\n<div data-test-render-count=\"2\">\n<div class=\"group\">\n<div class=\"group relative relative pb-3\" data-is-streaming=\"false\">\n<div class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [&amp;_pre&gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [&amp;_pre&gt;div]:border-0.5 [&amp;_pre&gt;div]:border-border-400 [&amp;_.ignore-pre-bg&gt;div]:bg-transparent [&amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\">\n<div class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [&amp;_&gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Ideal for groups, families, and couples seeking a truly private experience at sea. <strong>Our 8.5 m semi-rigid vessel accommodates up to 12 guests<\/strong>, with the entire boat reserved solely for your party.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Full freedom to spend more time with a species, reposition for the perfect angle, or explore different areas \u2014 all with your <strong>dedicated biologist and skipper<\/strong> exclusively for your group.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Film crews, photographers, and researchers benefit from <strong>full flexibility<\/strong>, choosing the perfect moment based on light, sea conditions, and species location.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">To book, contact us directly by <strong>email or phone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"709\" \/>\n<h3><em>Attention<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Due to the special nature of our activities, <strong>each customer declares to be over five years old, not pregnant, and in perfect physical and mental health<\/strong>. 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