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ON BOARD ‘MOBY DICK’

‘Moby Dick’ is an 18-metre wooden boat that can carry up to 60 passengers.

It is the largest and most comfortable whale-watching boat operating on São Miguel Island.

We travel at a leisurely speed of between 9 and 12 knots and thus do not endanger the sea fauna..

The ship’s size enables you to move around freely and choose whether you want to...

Stay inside, 100% dry and out of the sun.

Sit comfortably on one of the benches either at the front or the back of the boat, wherever there is just enough sun, wind and ocean-spray for you.

Sit on the open viewing platform at the top for even more photographic opportunities. From up there you can enjoy an unrestricted 360° view of the breath-taking wildlife and scenery. 

Moby Dick:

Offers you dry storage for your camera and belongings;

Provides you with bottled water and snacks;

Has 2 bathrooms on board;

Is the only whale-watching boat certified to operate more than 6 miles off shore;

Is the only commercial whale-watching boat;

Is certified and regularly inspected by the IPTM (Instituto Portuário e dos Transportes Marítimos);

Is the only owner-operated whale-watching boat on São Miguel.

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Private sunset sea trip.

Tour Description

Heading towards the sunset escorted by the Atlantic Ocean and warm breeze and embark on this memorable experience. Watch the beautiful coast line with the different volcanic structures as caves, lava tubes and islet of São Roque. Enjoy the Atlantic waters and have a dip at deep sea or if you feel more comfortable close in the coast. Then, smell the salt air, fell the warmth of the sun on your skin and get prepared to see the sun touching the horizon spreading in the sky the most amazing fire colors and be delighted with the reflection of Ponta Delgada lights - the main town of the Azores - on your arrival to the Marina. Don’t forget to bring your swimming suits and towels in case that you are up for a late afternoon swim!

We adjusted the departure times concerning the sunset time along the year 

DEPARTURE TIMES

01ABR > 15MAY - 18.00H

16MAY > 31JUL - 18.30H

01AGO > 15SET - 18.00H​

16SET > 20OCT - 17.30H

What's Included ​

Experienced Crew (Skipper and Deck-mate)

Snorkel gear (masks and tubes)

Comfortable boat with WC

Drinks aboard (water and beer)

Sparkling Wine

What's not included

Personal expenses

What to bring

Confortable shoes

Swimming Suits and Towels

camera full charged

Level of difficulty ​

Important Information

Not adapted for wheelchair

Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Our guests are covered by our insurance regarding personal accident and liability

Individual PROTECTION

Disposable masks

Alcohol Gel

Vehicles are sanitized before and after each tour

All Guides have COVID 19 trainning

PRIVATE TOUR

up to 4 persons

Price per boat

Duration | Half day 3:00h

Day of the week | Every day

Departure Time | 18:00h

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