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Sperm whale fluke diving, with water pouring off it

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Whales, dolphins.
Pico from the ocean.

Set out from Lajes do Pico with skippers, biologists and a lookout. Family-run since 1996.

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Departing from Lajes do Pico

Choose your day at sea.

Live dates and times

Join a whale watch or make the boat yours.

Share a whale watch with biologists, or choose three hours on a crewed boat just for your group.

The No Limit Two RIB at sea with guests and a guide
The No Limit Two RIB off Pico.
The Oceanus RIB with guests along Pico's south coast

Our crew

Our family has called this sea home since 1996.

We are a family from Lajes do Pico. Since 1996, we have taken visitors out to watch whales and dolphins with respect for the animals and their habitat.

Skippers, biologists and a lookout work together on every trip. Our fleet — a speedboat and two RIBs — departs from Lajes do Pico harbour.

  • 1996Family-run since
  • 3Boats
  • ≈ 27Whale and dolphin species in the Azores

How the trip works

From check-in to whale watch, with our crew.

  1. The No Limit Two RIB at sea with guests and a guide
    1

    Check in at the kiosk

    At the entrance to Lajes do Pico harbour, 30 minutes before departure.

  2. The Oceanus RIB with guests along Pico's south coast
    2

    Know what to look for

    A briefing prepares you for the trip. Back in the harbour, the crew rounds it off with a debriefing.

  3. Two sperm whales diving side by side
    3

    Pico's south coast

    On a speedboat or a RIB, depending on availability.

  4. Striped dolphins leaping out of the water
    4

    Look for Atlantic wildlife

    Watch for whales and dolphins. Along the way, you may also see seabirds, turtles and fish.

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Gallery

A glimpse of our days at sea.

Striped dolphins leaping out of the water
Atlantic spotted dolphin breaking the surface
Tail of a scarred Risso's dolphin
Two short-finned pilot whales surfacing
A pod of common dolphins surfacing

Meeting point

Meet us at the harbour, 30 minutes early.

Aqua Açores kiosk, Lajes do Pico harbour© OpenStreetMap

Aqua Açores kiosk (Whale Watching Center), Avenida Marginal, Núcleo Náutico, 9930-121 Lajes do Pico. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure to check in.

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Where is the meeting point?

At the Aqua Açores kiosk at the entrance to Lajes do Pico harbour, 30 minutes before departure.

How do I book?

For whale and dolphin watching, choose a date and time and book online. For a private boat with crew, send your preferred date; our team confirms the departure and price.

Can I swim with dolphins?

Only on the boat with crew. You need to be able to swim and have some experience with a mask and snorkel; the skipper decides whether conditions allow it.

What should I bring?

Warm, comfortable clothes, a hat, sunscreen, UV-protection sunglasses, binoculars and a camera.

Does the trip depend on the weather?

Yes. Trips depend on the weather and on whales and dolphins being present in the areas where we work.

Is there a minimum number of guests?

Yes, a minimum of 4 guests is needed to guarantee a whale and dolphin watching trip.

Which languages are the tours offered in?

Tour languages are not confirmed. Tell Aqua Açores your preferred language when making your request.

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Choose the next whale watch or talk to us about a boat for your group.

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