Tour type: full-day marine wildlife boat tour and water activity.
Tour code: VFC1
Availability: daily at 08:30, only from June to September.
Cut-off time: book up to 16 hours before departure.
Languages: English, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch.
Duration: full day - 8 hours from 08:30 until 17:00 (end time may vary).
Whales, food, and snorkelling at the Princess Ring Islet - full day.
Hotel pickups are charged separately, subject to availability, and commence before the designated time. Please book and confirm your exact pickup time.
Eat light, and bring your personal water supply, swimsuit, towel, warm clothing, sunscreen, and chapstick for the sun.
Light food is permitted onboard, and a camera is essential, especially for photography lovers. Please protect any electronics and personal equipment.
This tour is inappropriate and inadvisable for anyone who is pregnant, has a weak back, uses a wheelchair, is in delicate health condition, or for children under 4.
Special dietary restrictions must be notified upon reservation for the required adjustments.
This tour is inappropriate and inadvisable for pregnant women, anyone with a weak back, anyone in a wheelchair, anyone in delicate health conditions, or children under 4.
Special dietary restrictions must be notified upon reservation for the required adjustments.
Reservations are at all times subject to rescheduling due to availability requirements, safety, and weather conditions.
English is the official language, but the team is multinational and will do their best to accommodate your preferred language. This is not guaranteed.
It is important to understand that although the data shows a 98% spotting chance for cetaceans, with an average of 3 species per tour, 4 resident species including sperm whales from up to 28 sighted in a year, and even though departures are made only by indication from an inland high lookout, it is not possible to control their behaviour or guarantee that you will see specifically whales or any other species within a specific time frame.
At the Islet, all individuals are responsible for complying with the natural reserve's rules.
The minimum age is 4, and children up to 13 must be accompanied by at least one adult.
Primary first name, last name, and email address are required on all bookings. A phone number is recommended for last-minute changes.
Should you need to reschedule with more than 24 hours' notice, rescheduling is free of charge.
Should you cancel less than 24 hours before departure time or not show up at the designated time, you will be fully charged.
From Ponta Delgada city centre by car, head east along the coast and follow directions to Vila Franca do Campo. Once in Vila Franca do Campo, descend towards sea level and the Marina, where the base and boats are stationed and free parking can be found.
Other languages offered: Dutch, German, and Italian.
