Aqua Açores

Seeing whales and dolphins in their surroundings is a fascinating experience. As Mark Carwardine said: “Who can be insensitive to a thirty-ton humpback whale flying through the air, the size of a blue whale, or to the spectacle of a group of dolphins riding on the crests of mountains?” waves left by a ship?”

In the Azores you can observe approximately 27 different species of cetaceans, making the Pico Island one of the best places in the world to contemplate the giants of the sea.Our meeting point is at the entrance to the Lajes do Pico marina.

Aqua Açores was founded in 1996 by a local family whose mission has always been to offer visitors a unique journey into the world of cetaceans and the immense marine life of our seas. Our main objective is to provide a quality service and arouse curiosity about this very interesting activity.

The Aqua Açores team is made up of professional skippers, biologists and watchmen who are concerned at all times about the safety of our clients, as well as our aquatic friends and their habitat. Respect for marine inhabitants and their environment is always our main premise.

We have daily departures at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. with a duration of about 3 hours. Not only do we have whale watching excursions, but you will also find boat tours and boat rentals.

Come discover the marine life of the Azores with us!

Did you know that more than 27 different species of cetaceans live in the Azores area? Well, that's right, and thanks to Aqua Açores you will be able to see them up close, always maintaining the necessary distance to respect these animals as much as possible.

Aqua Açores is a family and local company in the Azores, founded in 1996 and made up of a large team of professionals with many years of experience behind them.Skippers, biologists and watchers make sure every day that the sighting trips we organize are fascinating and safe, both for the participants and for the marine animals.

We will guide you in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean aboard our semi-rigid boats so that you can discover the incredible experience of watchingwhales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Not only will we be able to spot these animals, but we will also have the opportunity to see sea birds, turtles and fish.

We organize daily departures from mid-March to the end of October, with an approximate duration of 3 hours. Come and discover the Azores in a unique way with us from the marina of Lajes do Pico.

The south coast of Pico Island is waiting for you!

Taking a boat trip is one of the best ways to get to know the surroundings of The Azores. For this reason, at Aqua Açores we want to promote this type of maritime tourism through boat excursions from Lajes do Pico, south of the island of Pico.

We are a company founded by a local family and since 1996 we have been dedicated to offering maritime experiences to anyone who is curious about the marine world.

Although our specialty is whale watching, we are also excited to offer other types of services, such as boat tours. Our seas are full of life and corners to discover, why not do it?

During our walks you will be able to observe the marine life that we find along the way and then we will stop in the middle of the ocean to enjoy a spectacular sunset. You will always be accompanied by experts who will guarantee your safety and fun.

Come aboard our cabin cruiser and enjoy 2 hours of magical views of the Atlantic Ocean, don't forget to bring your camera! The Azores await you, come with family or friends and make the most of everything the islands have to offer.