Wildlife Tours & Trips in Atlantic

Head out from Madalena harbor on rigid inflatable boats or catamarans to watch whales and dolphins in the Atlantic, where you'll typically spot three different species per trip like sperm whales, bottlenose dolphins, and spotted dolphins. You can snorkel with wild dolphins in 72°F/23°C waters following strict rules that only allow two people in at once.

The Azores has great mid-Atlantic volcanic landscapes, including the twin-colored lakes of Sete Cidades that sit around 250 meters above sea level in a caldera, best viewed from Vista do Rei viewpoint. At Caldeira Velha, there's a naturally heated bathing pool in a forest clearing warmed by underground thermal springs with a waterfall flowing above it.

Boat through Caroni Marshes at sunset to see hundreds of scarlet ibises returning to roost in their mangrove nests. Take a boat ride through freshwater swamps near Manzanilla to watch howler monkeys and capuchin monkeys swinging through the jungle canopies during breakfast, then join a whale watching tour off Dominica's coast.

Set sail on an eco boat tour from Ponta Delgada across Atlantic waters to spot sperm whales breaching and dolphins playing near Princess Ring volcanic island. Hike coastal trails in Fenais da Luz with ocean views from Miradouro da Senhora da Luz, watching waves crash against cliffs at Praia dos Moinhos. Feel the raw Atlantic energy at Mosteiros' natural lava pools where clear waters meet black volcanic rock formations.

Take an eco-boat tour from Ponta Delgada's marina with marine biologists to spot sperm whales and acrobatic dolphins in the Atlantic waters surrounding São Miguel. Cruise around the volcanic crater of Princess Ring Islet at Vila Franca do Campo, where sea turtles bask in sunlight. This private 8-day adventure combines wildlife encounters with hikes through the Azores Archipelago's lush rainforests, where waterfalls cascade into hidden pools at Salto do Prego.

Six ocean trips with experienced skippers let you track blue whales up to 33 meters long and 200 tons as they migrate past the Azores from March to May, where nutrient-rich currents create prime feeding grounds. You'll also spot year-round resident sperm whale cows with calves, pilot whales, bottlenose dolphins, and common dolphins around Pico Island.

Navigate the Atlantic waters off São Miguel on a guided whale watching expedition where sperm whales, dolphins, and sea turtles thrive in the deep blue ocean. Cruise to Princess Ring Islet Vila Franca do Campo, a volcanic crater formation rising from the Atlantic. Watch gigantic marine life move through the Atlantic's waters during this guided expedition.