{"id":27776,"date":"2021-03-18T07:55:22","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T07:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/blog\/dolphin-whale-watching-in-sao-miguel\/"},"modified":"2024-11-26T11:34:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T11:34:37","slug":"dolfijn-walvissen-kijken-in-sao-miguel","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.seabookings.com\/nl\/blog\/dolphin-whale-watching-in-sao-miguel\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolfijnen en walvissen spotten in S\u00e3o Miguel, Azoren"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are planning your holidays to the Azores archipelago, you are surely considering a whale watching in S\u00e3o Miguel<\/strong><\/a>. The island of S\u00e3o Miguel is worldwide known for its stunning green scenery and for dolphin and whale watching boat trips.
\nS\u00e3o Miguel is the biggest island<\/strong> of the Azores archipelago. It\u2019s the island where most airlines operating to the Azores fly to: Ponta Delgada. S\u00e3o Miguel has 62.1 km in maximum length and 15.8 km at its width. Pico da Vara is the island\u2019s highest point with an altitude of 1,105 m.<\/p>\n

Er zijn many things to do on S\u00e3o Miguel<\/strong>, Azores. Most activities are related to nature, like bicycle or horse rides, running or walking tours, canyoning and golf. Related to the ocean, the Azores is ideal for birdwatching, fishing, scuba diving, surfing and of course, dolphin and whale watching.
\nIn this article, we\u2019ll focus on dolphin and whale watching in S\u00e3o Miguel<\/strong>. The Azores, and in particular S\u00e3o Miguel, are one of the world\u2019s largest dolphin and whale sanctuaries. More than 25 different types<\/strong> of cetaceans can be encountered around the Azores. Among these species, some are whales, others dolphins, some resident, others migrant species. These 25 species of cetaceans correspond to one third of the total number of existing species on the planet!<\/p>\n

With majestic whales and friendly dolphins, the Atlantic Ocean around S\u00e3o Miguel becomes even more magic. To enjoy this magic closely, we recommend a boat tour with dolphin and whale watching<\/strong> in S\u00e3o Miguel. SeaBookings works with a local tour operator that has a record of more than 25 years of providing unforgettable encounters between travellers and marine life. This tour operator provides a great dolphin and whale watching center<\/strong> with outstanding installations and information about the different species of animals around the S\u00e3o Miguel Island.<\/p>\n

The start of the tour<\/h2>\n

Before your boat trip, you will receive a veiligheidsbriefing<\/strong>. In the dolphin and whale watching center, you will be informed about the most spotted species of dolphins and whales in S\u00e3o Miguel. In fact, during the dolphin and whale watching in S\u00e3o Miguel, you are able to find many kind of species of cetaceans.
\nDuring this briefing, you\u2019ll also be informed about the boat tour itself, about where we\u2019re going and for how long. An important part is to pay attention on how you should and shouldn\u2019t behave during the dolphin and whale watching in S\u00e3o Miguel.<\/p>\n

The boats<\/h2>\n

There are several kinds of boats that do the boat trips with dolphin and whale watching in S\u00e3o Miguel. The most known boat of this tour operator is their Catamaran \u201cCetus\u201d<\/a><\/strong>. This boat takes up to 77 people. It\u2019s a very stable boat and perfect for any age. This boat is usually preferred by families.
\nAn alternative for the speed and adrenaline lovers is the dolphin and whale watching tour on a zodiac<\/strong><\/a>. A zodiac is a rigid inflatable passenger boat. This kind of boat is better if you love adventure and would like to come a bit closer to the dolphins or whales of the Azores.
\nThe prices, routes and chances on spotting wildlife on both boats are the same. The choice of the boat, would depend on your personal preference.<\/p>\n

Seasickness<\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, some ocean lovers tend to get seasick. For the people that usually suffer from seasickness, we recommend the zodiacs<\/strong>. These boats are faster and tend not to feel the movement of the ocean that usually causes the seasickness that much,
\nOther tips to avoid getting seasick are to eat before the boat trip<\/strong>. You should not drink too much water but eat some cookies or something light. Also, if you start to feel seasick, stare at the horizon and talk to your friends to distract.
\nIf you feel these tips won\u2019t help, we recommend getting some pills<\/strong> that help you to prevent getting seasick. You can get them at the pharmacy.<\/p>\n