Sperm whales are resident around the azores islands and it is considered one of the best places in the world to sight them. We offer two tours in early may the blue whale tour ocean giants azores which you can join if you want to be part of a group with a uk expert group leader. Remember that in the azores the time of whale watching is dictated not by migratory rhythms of cetaceans but by atmospheric conditions. The azores are famous for the opportunities they provide to observe sperm whales, which are resident yearround, although during the summer months they are more abundant and there is a higher chance of seeing them. And as the wettest month of the year usually forecasts up to 5mm of rain, the precipitation expected in june is considered very slight. Whale and dolphin watching is possible throughout the whole year due to the great number of species existing in the waters of the archipelago. From june onwards you can spot friendly, chattering beluga whales in churchill, manitoba and tadoussac, quebec. Pack your holiday capsule wardrobe for azores with the complete guide from helen hutchings and what to wear on holiday. Be patient when you go whale and dolphin watching, they arent waiting to see you but youll not be disappointed by whatever you see. Most tours start at the islands of san miguel, faial and pico, and are usually done by high speedzodiacs for up to 12 persons. Rare footage of humpback whales, sperm whales, sei whales, fin whales, pilot whales, pods of.
Depending on the time of year, different whales can be spotted in the azores. Choose from the privacy of a chauffeured vehicle or the fun of joining others in motorcoach rides while exploring the beautiful azores islands. The azores is the ideal destination for fishing holidays. It is the marine life to be found at these sites that turns the azores from a very good diving destination into a worldclass one. With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip thats right for you. June is one of the driest months of the year in this part of the azores, forecasting only 39mm of rain to fall over a total of 10 days in the month. Seatours has trips departing olafsvik from 1st june. In the azores, for centuries, the easiest way to travel from one place to another within the same island was by sea. Again we give you guidance on booking the best flights to these islands to fit with tour dates. See more and pay less by joining the 2020 blue whale migration program you will be helping the progress of our research project on baleen whales. Whens the best time to go whale watching in the azores. Yachtbased whale and dolphin research holidays to the azores archipelago. The whale watching season, from april to midoctober, is dictated by the weather and not by the absence of cetaceans, which are seen yearround.
Whale watching is one of the main attractions for tourists to visit the azores, some explicitly coming just for the whales. The azores changed from hunting whales, to whale watching and researching the cetaceans. These are usually the months with more sunny days, giving you access to a wide range of outdoor activities, like hiking, surfing or paragliding. Ive never been there, but my fathers family comes from the island of pico. Join us on one of our exciting whale watching holidays. Azores is a true paradise for nature lovers with blue lakes smothered in flowers, deep verdant craters of dormant volcanoes and breathtaking landscapes from the mountains. Whalewatching in the azores which whales to see and when. A guide to seeing whales, dolphins and porpoises in all european waters by erich hoyt.
When is the best time to see whales and dolphins in the. Whale watching holidays the azores the azores holidays. Whale watching in august azores message board tripadvisor. Azores trails welcome to the walking trails in the azores, a network of walks classified by the regional government of the azores, guaranteeing safety and reassurance to walkers. From march to june, we see migratory whales including the two largest species blue whale and fin whale. An assessment of sperm whale occurrence and social. More information here whale watching in the azores in the early summer months is the best time to see the baleen whales largest whales on their migration routes to the feeding grounds of the northern atlantic passing close to the. The answer depends on which species you would like to see. When is the best time to see whales and dolphins in the azores. Ponta delgada, azores june weather holiday weather. Despite being a whale watching company, scientific research is a priority to cw azores and we are ready to offer you a very special price for this program so that we can spend a significant amount of time out at sea in marchapril while still. Occasionally minke whales and humpback whales can also be sighted, although. There 80 species of whales in the world and in the azores may be observed 21 and it is normal to find them throughout the year, including the blue whale.
This location, in the middle of the atlantic, made it an important starting point for whalers in former times. We are interested in taking a whale watching trip and would appreciate any information that you. Whaletrips azores best tips for whale watching on azores. The azores is one of the worlds best destinations to view whales and dolphins. Together, they decided to combine a touristic operation with research, involving guests and volunteers in a philosophy of sustainable, research supportive. One such area is the azores archipelago, where details of their year. Santa maria, the island of sun, is the southernmost and smallest of the azores islands. Be prepared for the heat and humidity in the azores early june. With majestic whales and friendly dolphins, the blue atlantic ocean becomes even more magic around these nine islands. Watch the whales and dolphins in any vessel at your choice. How long should one plan on staying on the islands, with two teenagers, to do our roots justice. Most sightings happen from july to october and, as the whales tend to come very close to the coast, you can. Between april and june, fin, blue and sei whales migrate through the azores. So the whale watching is reserved for the period between the months may and october.
Welcome to the azores whale watching joana and tiago, both marine biologists and with a natural passion and respect for marine wildlife, have been working at sea with cetaceans since 2000. Resident sperm whales are joined by migratory blue, fin, humpback, minke, and sei whales plus orcas and several species of dolphins. Baleen whales like fin whales and sei whales we saw this past month come here to feed and to rest on their way further north to their summer feeding grounds in colder waters. If you book a whale and dolphin watching holiday to the main azorean island of sao miguel with archipelago choice the chances are that your. The azores, in the middle of the atlantic ocean, is an archipelago of nine islands showing nature in its purest state, and one of the largest whale sanctuaries in the world. At archipelago choice, we have a team of activity holidays specialists who know all about whale and dolphin watching holidays in the azores. Traveling to the azores in june azores forum tripadvisor. Among the resident and migratory species, some common, some rarer, you can see more than 24 different types of cetaceans in the waters of the azores.
Whale watching in the azores gives you a good chance to see the blue whale, the biggest mammal on earth. Peak season is from april through to october whilst in the spring, the larger migratory species are passing through. Rare footage of humpback whales, sperm whales, sei whales, fin whales, pilot whales, pods of risso dolphins, bottlenose dolphins and common dolphins. No two tours have the same itinerary since we go where the whales and dolphins are. With 30 years of experience, futurismo is a pioneer and leader in whale and dolphin watching. In addition to resident species, such as common dolphins and common bottlenose dolphins, with which you can swim, there are also the whales that pass through the azores in their migration routes. The best whale watching in europe whale and dolphin. The larger whales such as blue whales can be seen in aprilmay whilst humpbacks are easier to spot in october. Yearround, we encounter our resident sperm whales and several dolphin species, as well as turtles and seabirds. Our blue whale exclusive small group tour is the only holiday based on the smaller azorean islands of faial and pico. The whale watching season in the azores lasts from april to october, though sperm whales can typically be spotted all year round. For more accessible wildlife encounters, head to vancouver island in march and april to see the gray whale migration, or from may through september when the orca are at their.
Dolphins, whales and the azores dolphin and whale connection. Today, you can spot about 30% of all types of whales from all over the world from here, including blue whales, finbacks and sperm whales. Please visit the page for this holiday page for more information about flights to faial and pico islands. Blue whale migration march 2020 cw azores whale watching. Long distance walking routes, long lasting adventures.
Spectacular aerials from whales and dolphins shot around pico azores, portugal in june july 2014. At these sites, it is all about diving in the blue with virtually guaranteed manta rays and blue sharks and occasional makos the azores are quickly developing a reputation as a centre for shark diving and we can. About 24 species of whales and dolphins are reported to the azores, more than 25% of all the cetacean species known. Summer time is when whale sharks arrive to santa maria. Whales, birds, and rental cars in june, 2020 sao miguel. My wife and i will be in sao miguel likely ponta delgada or just outside during the third week of june, 2020. Almost every year in april, may and june we see fin whales sei whale, minke whale.
We might see them in july but the number of times that we see them is decreasing. The worlds 8 best destinations for whale watching and. In the azores the famous holy spirit festivities take place from april to june, on sundays, with different characteristics from island to island and village to village. Whether youre going in spring, summer or winter well give you all the advice you need for packing your suitcase. In general, the best time of the year to see whales in the azores is during the spring time, with april and may being our strongest months. With an area of just only 90 km2 and a population of 5,000 inhabitants, it boasts some of the most beautiful beaches of azores, crystal clear waters and beautiful bays and natural pools. Description of whale watching in the azores with so many species of whales and dolphins surrounding this archipelago, this is one of the best places in the world to witness these marine mammals up close, with sightings on 99 percent of whale watching trips to sea. They pass here in the azores from mid march to end of june. The weather and sea conditions tend to be most stable in june and july.
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