Private boat with crew

About this tour

Three hours at sea, just for your group. Choose whale watching, dolphin swimming when the skipper permits, or a trip along Pico’s coast. Your crew takes you out from Lajes do Pico.

What’s included

Meeting point

Aqua Açores kiosk · Whale Watching Center© OpenStreetMap contributors

Aqua Açores kiosk · Whale Watching CenterAvenida Marginal, Núcleo Náutico, 9930-121 Lajes do Pico

Arrival

Please arrive 30 minutes before departure to check in.

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Bring

• Warm, comfortable clothes
• Hat
• Swimwear and towel
• Sunscreen
• UV-protection sunglasses
• Binoculars
• Camera

Know before you go

• Aqua Açores confirms the date, time, boat and final price.
• In the Azores you may swim with five species: bottlenose, common, Atlantic spotted, Risso's and striped dolphins
• Two people in the water at a time, for periods of 15 minutes.
• Touching the animals is forbidden.
• At most 10 swimmers per boat
• You must be able to swim and have some experience with a mask and snorkel.
• Only the skipper can authorise entering the water.
• Aqua Açores encourages watching rather than swimming
• Aqua Açores is not responsible for damage or loss of personal belongings or equipment. Please secure your belongings during the trip.

Age and restrictions

Cancellation policy

- Cancellation up to one month before the departure date - a guarantee of the return of the total amount paid; - Cancellation up to one week before the date of departure - a guarantee of a refund of 10 percent of the amount paid; - Cancellation up to 48 hours before departure - no refund.

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