Terceira Whale Watching - Reviews

Rating of the activity

9.10 / 10

9.0588235294118 170 reviews | 2,170 travellers

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Sep / 03 / 2026

Pedro

Leiria, Portugal

I travelled with teenagers

Uma experiência maravilhosa. Saímos a toda velocidade para o meio do oceano e não tardámos em avistar um grupo de Golfinhos. Alguns aproximaram-se, nadaram por baixo e paralelamente à nossa embarcação, enquanto a nossa guia nos dava informações sobre o seu comportamento. O Capitão seguiu noutra direcção onde avistámos brevemente outro grupo de Golfinhos de outra espécie, mas a natureza é imprevisível e regressámos sem mais avistamentos. Translate this opinion into English.

A wonderful experience. We set off at full speed into the middle of the ocean and soon spotted a group of dolphins. Some approached, swimming underneath and parallel to our boat, while our guide gave us information about their behavior. The captain went in another direction where we briefly spotted another group of dolphins of a different species, but nature is unpredictable and we returned without any further sightings. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Jul / 11 / 2026

Rosa

Alcorcón, Spain

I travelled with friends

Ha sido una experiencia inolvidable, el personal y los guías han sido muy amables. Nos han explicado muy bien todos los detalles. Y lo mejor de todo es que me hemos conseguido avistar hasta cuatro tipos diferentes de delfines, una ballena jubarta y hasta una tortuga. No se puede pedir más. Y encima en español que lo hemos entendido todo perfectamente. Muchas gracias . Translate this opinion into English.

It was an unforgettable experience. The staff and guides were incredibly friendly and explained everything perfectly. Best of all, we spotted four different types of dolphins, a humpback whale, and even a turtle! What more could you ask for? And it was all in Spanish, so we understood everything perfectly. Thank you so much! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Sep / 04 / 2026

Concepción Cruzado álvarez

Málaga, Spain

I travelled with friends

Fantástica experiencia, vimos 2 ballenas y varios delfines. Joao y Denis muy atentos. Experiencia muy recomendable. Translate this opinion into English.

Fantastic experience! We saw two whales and several dolphins. Joao and Denis were very attentive. Highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Aug / 14 / 2026

Giulia Fuschini

Malgrat De Mar, Spain

I travelled with small children

Aug / 12 / 2026

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May / 24 / 2026

Carolina

Portugal

I travelled with my partner

A equipa foi incrível, todos muito simpáticos e o melhor, muito respeitadores dos animais também. Em especial o João com ótimas explicações! Translate this opinion into English.

The team was amazing, everyone was very friendly and, best of all, very respectful of the animals too. Especially João, with his great explanations! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 18 / 2026

Josep Lluis Palma Ventura

Torredembarra, Spain

I travelled with my partner

May / 16 / 2026

Alba

Badalona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Sep / 24 / 2025

Elena

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Actividad que merece mucho la pena. Lamentable no hemos podido ver bien ningún cachalote (hemos visto únicamente una aleta muy a lo lejos y un segundo) pero hemos visto 3 grupos de delfines. Uno de ellos muy juguetón y que nos ha acompañado un buen rato. Contentos con la experiencia y con Francisco, nuestro guía Translate this opinion into English.

A truly worthwhile activity. Unfortunately, we didn't get a good look at any sperm whales (we only saw a very distant fin and a second one), but we did see three pods of dolphins. One of them was very playful and stayed with us for quite a while. We were delighted with the experience and with Francisco, our guide. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 19 / 2025

Néstor Díaz De Rada Serra

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La actividad está bien y los guías lo hacen bien. Además, se agradece que se haga en grupos reducidos. Como punto de mejora, esperaba una actividad donde ver mas ballenas. Además, nos han cambiado varias veces el día/franja horaria con motivo de las condiciones meteorológicas a mas de una semana de la actividad, lo cual no tiene mucho sentido. Preferiríamos un aviso con 2 dias de antelación, cuando ya se conoce con certeza el tiempo, para no alterar mi itinerario de vacaciones Translate this opinion into English.

The activity is good and the guides are excellent. It's also appreciated that it's done in small groups. As an improvement, I was hoping for an activity where we could see more whales. Furthermore, the day/time slot has been changed several times due to weather conditions more than a week before the activity, which doesn't make much sense. We would prefer two days' notice, when the weather is already known, so as not to disrupt my vacation itinerary. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 13 / 2025

Julian Montero Zuñiga

Getafe, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Bien la excursión, muy majos los guías que vinieron en la lancha.... Pero, si al contratar la excursión ( Civitatis) y en la pagina de la compañía pone que la excursión son 3 horas, no se porque a durado 2.30. No se de quien es la culpa, pero nos han quitado media hora de algo que para nosotros es especial y a lo mejor sólo lo hacemos una vez en la vida.

The excursion was fine, the guides who came on the boat were very nice... But, if when booking the excursion (Civitatis) and on the company's website it says it's 3 hours, I don't know why it lasted 2.5 hours. I don't know whose fault it is, but they took half an hour away from something that is special to us and that we might only do once in a lifetime.

I travelled with my partner

La duración de las actividades ofertadas tiene carácter referencial y podrían sufrir ligeras variaciones en función del propio desarrollo del servicio o por factores externos. Aun así, podemos confirmar que la visita se llevó a cabo al completo, impartiendo las explicaciones como de costumbre. Sentimos si no cumplió con las expectativas. Translate this opinion into English.

The duration of the activities offered is for reference only and may vary slightly depending on the service itself or due to external factors. However, we can confirm that the visit was completed in full, with explanations provided as usual. We apologize if it didn't meet your expectations. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 10 / 2025

Cristina

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Excelente experiencia!! Francisco, nuestro guía muy simpático y siempre atento a nuestras preguntas. Vimos varios delfines aunque nos quedamos con ganas de ver alguna ballena. Comenzamos a tiempo, nos dieron chalecos salvavidas, el bote era seguro y estábamos muy cómodos. Parábamos el motor para poder estar más cerca de los delfines y contemplarlos en silencio. Sin duda repetiría!!! 100% recomendable!! Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent experience!! Francisco, our guide, was very friendly and always attentive to our questions. We saw several dolphins, although we were still curious to see a whale. We started on time, they gave us life jackets, the boat was safe, and we were very comfortable. We stopped the engine to get closer to the dolphins and watch them in silence. I would definitely do it again! 100% recommended! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Aug / 09 / 2025

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Muy interesante y atentos en todo momento desde el primer momento, ya que nos preguntaron nuestra flexibilidad para poder realizar la excursión en el dia con mejores condiciones climatológiclas. Luego, nos prometieron el avistamiento de ballenas y/o delfines y fue genial, ya que pudimos ver ambos. Actividad muy recomendada para empezar el viaje en la isla. Translate this opinion into English.

Very interesting and attentive from the very beginning, as they asked us if we were flexible enough to take the excursion on a day with better weather conditions. They then promised us whale and/or dolphin watching, and it was great, as we were able to see both. A highly recommended activity to start your trip on the island. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 01 / 2025

Silvia López Garcia

Estremera, Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Muy recomendable y merece la pena. Darles las gracias a Alejandro, Joana (en la embarcación) y a Diego (que desde tierra fue nuestro guía) por las informaciones y aclaraciones que nos dieron sobre los cetáceos que íbamos viendo y sobre los delfines. Pudimos ver, primero un cachalote, luego una ballena piloto o calderon y terminamos con una gran familia de delfines, los cuales iban jugando alrededor de la embarcación. Translate this opinion into English.

Highly recommended and well worth the trip. We'd like to thank Alejandro, Joana (on the boat), and Diego (who was our guide from land) for the information and explanations they gave us about the cetaceans we were seeing and the dolphins. We first saw a sperm whale, then a pilot whale, and ended with a large family of dolphins playing around the boat. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jul / 24 / 2025

Elia

Lugano, Switzerland

I travelled by myself

È la 2° volta che mi regalo questa esperienza, è stata diversa da quella fatta partendo da Pico e bellissima. IMPERDIBILE! Poi la fortuna di trovare in Francisco un capitano così disponibile da tradurre nelle 3 lingue di riferimento dei partecipanti ,è stato un lusso in più. Ancora grazie per la professionalità, simpatia e rispetto degli animali. Translate this opinion into English.

This is the second time I've treated myself to this experience. It was different from the one I had starting from Pico and beautiful. UNMISSABLE! Then, the good fortune of finding in Francisco a captain so available to translate into the three languages of the participants was an added luxury. Thanks again for your professionalism, kindness, and respect for the animals. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

May / 02 / 2025

Luis Marsá Vilá

San Sebastián De La Gomera, Spain

I travelled by myself

Una experiencia increíble e inolvidable. Creo que indispensable para conocer Terceira. Es una experiencia de conocimiento de la naturaleza y de protección del entorno marino. Ofrece unas vistas de la isla únicas. Y ofrece un poco de aventura. Me encantó. Gracias todos los que la han hecho posible. Muy recomendable. Translate this opinion into English.

An incredible and unforgettable experience. I think it's a must-do for exploring Terceira. It's a way to learn about nature and protect the marine environment. It offers unique views of the island. And it offers a bit of adventure. I loved it. Thank you to everyone who made it possible. Highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Apr / 21 / 2025

Angel Polo Crespo

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Ballenas ni una. Pero el piloto, después de pedirnos autorización, navegó desde las Islas de las Cabras al Monte Brasil a velocidad considerable sobre un mar con un poco de marejada y fue divertidisimo. Ahora bien, nos empapamos hasta la ropa interior. Muy divertido para los que nos gusta la aventurilla. Miedosos abstenerse. Nadie se quejó. Translate this opinion into English.

Not a single whale. But the pilot, after asking our permission, sailed from the Goat Islands to Mount Brazil at considerable speed over a slightly sloping sea, and it was a blast. However, we got soaked to our underwear. Great fun for those of us who like a little adventure. Those who are afraid, abstain. No one complained. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Sep / 26 / 2024

Hugo

Lisboa, Portugal

I travelled by myself

Como primeira experiência em alto-mar foi espectacular! O barco apesar de parecer fragil é basbante seguro. Não conseguimos avistar nenhuma baleia apesar do esforço do capitão mas, haviam golfinhos por todo o lado. Mas o pinto alto (para mim) foi o facto de estar em alto-mar naquele passage magnifier e ver a ilha à distance - foi uma experiência inesquecivél. Repetia sem sombra de dúvida! Translate this opinion into English.

As a first experience at sea, it was spectacular! The boat, although it seemed fragile, is quite safe. We couldn't spot any whales despite the captain's efforts, but there were dolphins everywhere. However, the highlight for me was being out at sea in that magnificent passage and seeing the island in the distance - it was an unforgettable experience. I would do it again without a doubt! Opinion translated. Show original.