Sailing tours – Private Half Day Sailboat Trip

380.00 Private Tour Sail4Sailing
Private Half Day Sailing tour w/ lunch on board A marvellous trip aboard our modern and comfortable sailing boat, lasting around 4 hours, which can be enjoyed between 9am and 1pm throughout the morning or between 2pm and 6pm in the afternoon. Includes bed and breakfast and a tasting menu with products from the Azores. Minimum 1 pax / Maximum 5 pax

Sailing tours – Private Sunset Sailboat Trip

350.00 Private Tour Sail4Sailing
Private Sunset Sailing Tour Enjoy a memorable 2.5 hour sail in the late afternoon, appreciating the beauty of the sunset as you've never seen it before in communion with the sail. Drinks and a tasting menu with products from the Azores included. Standard time - 6.30pm to 9pm (the start time can be adjusted depending on the time of sunset) Minimum 1 pax / Maximum 5 pax

Sete Cidades, Mosteiros e Ferraria

We set off from Ponta Delgada towards Sete Cidades on the Covoada side with the following itinerary: - Pico do Carvão viewpoint, Lagoa do Canário, Grota do Inferno viewpoint, Cerrado das Freiras viewpoint, Santiago Lagoon, Vista do Rei viewpoint. Then we head down to the picturesque town of Sete Cidades, where we'll stroll along the banks of the green lagoon and visit the Church of São Nicolau. Next, we'll head to Mosteiros to enjoy its black sand beach and four islets. Finally, we'll visit Ponta da Ferraria, where you can take a hot dip in the sea, depending on the time of year and the tide. This tour is available in Portuguese and English.

Vila Franca Islet Reserve (October 16 to April 14)

See upclose a volcanic marvel – the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo off-coast protected natural reserve. Learn more about its geology, and living fauna and flora! The tour starts with a short briefing introducing to the volcanic islet’s geology, plant and animal species that can be found, the nature reserve’s rules, and safety. Everyone will follow the Guide and Skipper to their designated boat, for 10 minutes travelling by sea to the Islet.

Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour

Meet us at the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo for check-in at the specified time.

The journey starts with a short briefing introducing Cetacean (Whales and Dolphins) local species, their migration and behavioural patterns, and onboard safety.

Follow the Guide and Skipper to your designated boat, and go out to sea. Lookouts high inland help locate our friends, and provide directions via VHF Radio to where the boat will travel, initially at high speed. Carefully approaching our friends, your Guide will keep you informed, collect field imagery and data for local research, and is always available throughout to provide answers to any specific questions – feel free to ask.

Marine Wildlife can be observed yearlong. More than 25 cetacean species are possible to observe, Sperm Whales are resident alongside 3 dolphin species, and abundant marine biodiversity.