In search
of Moby Dick
Who does not know this book by Herman Melville. He was inspired by the story of the whaler Essex to write his novel. In fact, many whalers were hired for the American whaling industry in the Azores. The men from here were trained in whaling and were considered particularly brave. Today, these men go in search of the whale to show it to admirers on whale watching boats.
WHALE & DOLPHINS
It is a very special experience to observe whales and dolphins in their natural habitat.
Around the island of Pico there are rich feeding grounds for all marine mammals. That is why sperm whales live here all year around hunting the giant squid in the deep. Other species like the large baleen whales are only seasonal guests on their migration. Even the largest animal ever lived on our blue plant is our guest from February to June every year.
This makes Pico one of the no 1 destinations in the world to meet whales and dolphins.
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainable treatment of the animals is our top priority. Therefore, the experienced skippers also read the behavior of the animals first and decide when or if you are allowed into the water.
With the help of the experienced skippers you can observe the behavior of the whales in peace and learn a lot about their life and migration cycles.
WHY PICO SPORT
Operating since 1993 we have 30 years of experience with marine mammals. Our skippers work with us since many years and lots of experience in gentle handling of the animals. We find the whales and dolphins because we work with land based spotters. This technique dates back to the days of the old whalers. With strong binoculars the so called VIGIA searches for the whales and dolphins. They tell the boats the positions of the animals. Thus, we never go blindly to the ocean and work with a 99% success rate in sightings.
from 890- Euro
1.590.- Euro per person in double room
Single room supplement 455.- Euro
Alternative accommodation on request
The tour can also be booked without accommodation 890,- Euro
Travel Dates 2024
3. June to 17. June
10. June to 24. June
17. June to 1. July
24. July to 8. July
1. July to 15. July
8. July to 22. July
15. July to 29. July
22. July to 5. August
29. July to 12. August
5. August to 19. August
12. August to 26. August
19. August to 2. September
26. August to 9. September
2. September to 16. September
9. September to 23. September
16. September to 30. September
23. September to 07. October
30. September to 14. October
7. October to 21. October
14. October to 28. October
Service
The schedule remains flexible so you can always respond to weather conditions. In addition to the whale and dolphin watching excursions, you will take exciting trips to the whaling museum, a land-based whale watching post, yellow-billed shearwater breeding grounds and much more.
14 nights accommodation at Hotel Caravellas
6 excursions to the whales and dolphins
1 x Pico island tour with visit to the whaling museum in Lajes
1 x hike in the vineyards
1 x highland exploration with guide
1 x visit of the whale watcher
1 x evening visit to the breeding grounds of the yellow-billed shearwaters
1 x island tour on Faial ca 6 hours
1 x visit of the cave Gruta do Torres lava cave
German speaking support in the base
