Top Sao Miguel On the Water

Skip the busier stretches of the São Miguel coastline, and head out by boat to discover the marine life and exclusive swimming spots of the island’s south coast. With an in-the-know local guide, you’ll improve your chances of finding the region’s famous whales and dolphins. Swimming and a traditional Azores lunch follow the boat ride at the islet of Vila Franca do Campo.

Without extensive knowledge of the local area, it can be tricky to know the exact place where dolphins can be found in the Atlantic Ocean near the Azores. With this tour, benefit from expert guidance, and travel in a boat to the natural habitat of dolphins. Have a chance to get out and swim once there has been a sighting, and visit a great coastal snorkeling spot too.

Set out on a full-day whale watching tour from the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo. Learn about the behavior of dolphins and whales during the boat journey and then relax over lunch in a seafront restaurant. Return to the marina for a ride on a traditional fishing boat to see the Princess Ring Islet. Enjoy free time for swimming and snorkeling.

With sightings possible all year round, the Azores Islands are one of the best places for whale watching in the Atlantic. Set sail around the Princess Ring Islet of Vila Franca do Campo on a cruise, accompanied by a marine biologist guide, and look out for sperm and pilot whales, bottlenose and Risso’s dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine life.

Home to mighty cliffs and tumbling waterfalls, the Azores is an outdoor adventure lover's dream destination. On this exciting tour, canyon through waterfalls, jump into crystal-clear pools and abseil down ropes. With all safety equipment plus an included lunch for the fll-day tour, you’re free to soak up the scenery and enjoy a wet and wild adventure.

Search for whales and dolphins along the southern coast of the Azores on this wildlife watching trip from Ponta Delgada. Traveling in a nimble, open boat with an experienced captain, you’ll have the best chance of spotting the bottlenose dolphins, sperm whales, sei whales, bearded whales, and blue whales that flock to the islands. This whale and dolphin tour is a fun, family-friendly way to see the coast, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

Swim with dolphins in the Azores, where a thriving population of Atlantic spotted dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and common dolphins make this a thrilling place to encounter the marine mammals. Choose between morning and afternoon departures for your dolphin tour, then slip into the water to swim at a safe and respectful distance. This dolphin tour in the Azores is limited to 8 people for a personal experience with minimal impact on the dolphins.

This is the perfect tour for adventure seekers. Save hours researching Portugal’s areas of natural beauty, and instead have a full itinerary organised for you. You’ll get access to places that you wouldn’t be able to find without a guide—such as hidden waterfalls, and water pools. No need to buy expensive equipment—as helmets, harnesses and technical gear is included, and you'll get a full safety briefing. Enjoy abseiling, and exploring Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park on foot.

Head out by glass-bottom boat to discover the sea life and secluded swimming spots around the tiny island of Vila Franca do Campo. You'll discover the underwater world deep in the sea of the Azores archipelago from the comfort of the boat. And for those who do want to get wet, there are stops to swim and snorkel, too.

Combine a whale-watching trip with a visit to an active volcano during this 8-hour tour of the Azores from Ponta Delgada. Travel up the coastline to Cadeira Velha and Lagoa do Fogo, looking for marine wildlife. Visit an active volcano to learn about its history and current form. Buffet lunch included.

Get more out of your Azores underwater explorations with this snorkel tour for certified divers. You’ll cruise to the southern shores of São Miguel with a crew that know the best snorkel spots around, where the flora and fauna is unique to the island. Choose between two departure times to suit your Azores vacation plans.

From this tour, you can expect a wild and (almost) untouched nature, with difficult accesses, some steep paths, and a lot of physical exercise. The highest rappel can reach up to 16 meters, and the highest jump up to 8 meters (if you feel uncomfortable about the jumps, know that there are alternatives).

The activity begins with canoeing in the Furnas lake. participants will have the opportunity to enjoy all the built heritage in this bucolic place, until reaching the place where we find fumaroles and boiling waters. On the banks of the lake, and due to volcanic activity, one can see where the traditional stew - Cozido da Furnas is cooked. The return is made by the central part of the lagoon, to enjoy the surroundings of the site. After lunch in restaurant in Furnas village, to enjoy the traditional Cozido made with ground heat, time to visit to Terra Nostra Park. This is one of the most beautiful botanical gardens of the . 18th century, where one can find species of flora from different regions of the world. You will be guided in a brief tour by the garden paths passing by the outdoor pool, that invites for thermal bath. Now, it is time to return to Ponta Delgada by the North coast of the island..

Dive into a middle of the atlantic where the fauna and flora is something memorable and unique! Discover the fantastic water from Azores!

Snorkeling Trip with all necessary equipment, boat trip and guide. Dip in and witness the colors that the underwater can provide. With different schools of fishes, weeds and corals you would want to see again and again. Basic know-hows will be provided before we dip in.

Explore one of the great calling cards of the Azores, the Lagoa das Sete Cidades in São Miguel, while practicing yoga on a stand-up paddle board. This is undoubtedly an ideal experience for anyone looking for new ways to explore the island's beauty in a spiritual way. In addition to intense balance, practitioners work on concentration and muscle tone. All this with a feeling of relaxation and a meditative experience that are born from this deep contact with nature.

With our Coasteering tours, you can explore the beautiful coastline of the island of São Miguel and some of its various bays and caves, using various methods (among which: exciting jumps from remarkable cliffs, some moments of controlled climbing, dives, and a refreshing swim directly in the ocean). NOTE: If you are uncomfortable about jumping, know that there are alternatives.

In the Azores you have the opportunity to swim with dolphins in the open sea, in perfect symbiosis with their natural behaviour and with the environment around us. Be prepared to be amazed by the deep blue ocean, by the curiosity of the dolphins and the crystal clear waters that surround our island. In a context of full respect to animals, swimming with dolphins developed by Picos de Aventura always seeks the perfect balance between an unforgettable experience and the preservation of natural resources. During this experience you will be able to count on the presence of common dolphins (Delphinus delphis), Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), rissos (Grampus griseus) or bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus).

Whale watching in the North Coast of São Miguel is a unique way of exploring the Azorean seas. Our goal is to get revive as much as possible, how the activity was done back in the early days of Whale Watching. Starting in the north coast also means we are now working on areas of the island, usually not used for this kind of experiences, therefore benefiting the local communities. This is help us to create an even more sustainable aproach to how we should operate in the context of our island. As soon as our spotters give us the go-ahead, the adventure is on! We guarantee large species of whales such as Sperm-Whales.

Our Canyoning tours will take you to explore magnificent rivers and waterfalls using different techniques (such as jumps, rappel, and slides). Undoubtedly, the most thrilling and fun way to experience the Azorean nature and some of its most impressive natural “monuments” and untouched landscapes!

Experience this half-day fishing adventure in the Azores. After meeting up with your captain at Marina Ponta Delgada, enjoy access to all the gear you’ll need and go jigging for fish like sea bream, Gray Triggerfish, and Atlantic Bonito. Keep your catch and take it home—or toss it back in the sea after a photo. Enjoy complimentary light meals and drinks along the way.

Skip the hassle of arranging logistics and see the best of São Miguel in one day with this all-inclusive tour. Kick off with a wildlife cruise to spot whales and dolphins, then enjoy lunch on the waterfront. Afterwards, head to Lagao do Fogo to take in the views, learn about its volcanic origins, and soak in the hot springs or a natural waterfall. End with a visit to the town of Ribeira Grande.

Azzurro - Dive Academy differs from the rest of the diving offer in S. Miguel by offering a personalized service tailored to customer needs and expectations. It has qualified SSI Certified Instructors and Guides with years of experience in training and accompanying divers.

Originating in the Hawaiian Islands, the Ku Hoe He'e Nalu (meaning Ku = standing, Hoe = Rowing, He'e = Surfing, Nalu = Wave), known worldwide as Stand Up Paddle, or simply SUP, is a great fitness exercise because it works the whole body, especially stimulating balance and muscle development, in addition to ensuring fun in contact with nature. The paddle board rental will take place in the blue lake of Sete Cidades, next to the football camp.