Vila Franca do Campo Around The Islet Guided Boat Tour | 45 minutes

12 Reviews | Sao Miguel
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With 11AM Hotel Pickup
2 Adults x $39.89
$79.78
Approx Total
$79.78
Pickup included
With 11AM Hotel Pickup
2 Adults x $39.89
$79.78
Approx Total
$79.78
Pickup included
Meet Us at the Marina
2 Adults x $29.40
$58.80
Approx Total
$58.80
Meet Us at the Marina
2 Adults x $29.40
$58.80
Approx Total
$58.80
With 11AM Hotel Pickup
2 Adults x $39.89
$79.78
Approx Total
$79.78
Pickup included
Meet Us at the Marina
2 Adults x $29.40
$58.80
Approx Total
$58.80
With 11AM Hotel Pickup
2 Adults x $39.89
$79.78
Approx Total
$79.78
Pickup included
Meet Us at the Marina
2 Adults x $29.40
$58.80
Approx Total
$58.80

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
  • Coastal boat tour Around the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo
  • Impermeable Full Suit and Life Vest
  • Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide
  • Zodiac RIB Boat (12 to 28 pax)
  • Experienced Skipper
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Insurance
  • Personal Water supply

Overview

Enjoy circling by boat around the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, seing listening and learning about the beautiful submerged volcanic marvel, it's geology and living habitat, local tales and connection to the first capital of Azores Islands!

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Meeting points

Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™
Marina de Vila Franca do Campo 4, 9680-187 Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal

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From Ponta Delgada city centre by auto, head East by the coast following directions to Vila Franca do Campo. Once here, descend towards sea level and the Marina’s first Pier A where our Base and Yellow Zodiac Boats are stationed, and free parking can be found. (GPS: 37.715780, -25.429745)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Ponta Delgada (Pass By)

    Meet us at the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo for check-in at the specified time.

  • N/A

    The tour starts with a short briefing introducing the islet’s geology and wildlife, the nature reserve’s, and boat safety. Follow the Guide and Skipper to your designated boat for 5-minute travel by sea to the Islet.

    3 minutes

  • Islet of Vila Franca do Campo

    Enjoy a boat exploration to see and admire the volcanic marvel and its notorious geological features and the seasonal highlights of marine life, with an enchanting narrative while circling the Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo. A beautiful exposed relic of an oceanic volcanic cone and unique wildlife-thriving maritime sanctuary sculpted by the forces of sea and seismic activity, for Birds and Fish to even Lightfoot Crabs, it is especially life-rich from Fall to Spring! It is also a prominent influential factor in Vila Franca do Campo and the island’s history, a representation of the resilient embrace of life on the edge of the Atlantic. Your guide will keep you informed on what you are observing and is available for any specific questions - feel free to ask!

    40 minutes

  • Vila Franca do Campo

    After a 40 minute boat tour it is time to head back to the Marina for check-out. Know before you go: Eat light, and bring your personal water supply, sunscreen and chapstick for the Sun. Light food is permitted, and a Camera is essential, especially for photography lovers - protect any personal equipment. NOT FOR anyone pregnant, with weak back, in wheelchair or delicate health conditions, or under the age of 4. Bathing is not permitted on this tour.

    2 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • English is the official language, but our team is multinational and will do their best to accommodate your preferred language (this is not guaranteed).
  • NOT FOR anyone pregnant, with weak back, in wheelchair or any delicate health conditions, or under the age of 4.

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.8

12 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 11 reviews with 5 stars

Fun Adventure

Published on Oct, 2024

Great experience. We got quite close to the island. The guide was quite knowledgeable about the area and was able to answer all our questions. Rain coats were supplied, if you didn’t have your own, and rain pants too if you wanted. I had my own rain coat but didn’t wear rain pants. My top was dry but one leg got wet from the splashing water coming into the boat.

Beautiful trip

Published on Oct, 2024

It was an amazing experience. We've received a very thorough explanation. Beautiful views and fun boat ride. People doing the tours are real ocean enthusiast.

Nice Boat Ride with Beautiful Views

Published on Aug, 2024

Though it was a simple and basic tour it was well done, interesting and fun. You can also choose to stay in the town after the tour is done to explore Vila Franca do Campo and have lunch or dinner at the amazing Black Whale restaurant in the centre of town.

Wow!!!

Published on Jul, 2024

What an amazing experience. Truly beautiful. I just wish we would’ve been able to swim a little. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly

Once chance to see the...

Published on Jul, 2024

Once chance to see the island from the water. Good information. Just fun quick and easy. Parking at the Marina is a bit tricky. But a great leap off in the morning to explore that side of the island.

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