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Set out from Angra do Heroísmo for a private 3–4 hour boat tour to Ilhéus das Cabras, where basalt islets, hydrophone whale song and frequent dolphin encounters make for a high-probability wildlife outing. Expect a short, wildlife-focused cruise with local guides, wind jackets provided, and the option to swim if sea conditions permit.
Set out from Angra do Heroísmo for a private 3–4 hour boat tour to Ilhéus das Cabras, where basalt islets, hydrophone whale song and frequent dolphin encounters make for a high-probability wildlife outing. Expect a short, wildlife-focused cruise with local guides, wind jackets provided, and the option to swim if sea conditions permit.
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Operated by OceanEmotion · Angra do Heroísmo, Azores
The boat slips from Angra’s harbor with the island shrinking behind you and the Atlantic taking the lead. A low wind pushes the hull; spray tastes of salt and basalt. Ilhéus das Cabras rise ahead as dark, rugged teeth — waves test their flanks and seabirds wheel and dare you closer. On calm days a hydrophone threads whale song into the cabin, making the unseen giants audible beneath the surface.
easy.
3–4 hours.
Basic mobility and ability to board a small boat; suitable for most fitness levels.
The operator advertises a high sighting rate and may offer a guarantee, but sightings depend on sea state and animal movement; trips may be rescheduled or refunded if conditions prevent safe operation.
Swimming is sometimes permitted near the islets if the crew judges sea and weather safe; expect strong currents and follow crew instructions closely.
Yes—infant seats are available and the trip is rated easy physically, but children must be supervised and may be sensitive to motion and noise.
Operators may cancel for safety; the listing allows cancellations for bad weather and low passenger counts with refund rules outlined in the booking policy.
Terceira's coasts and islets formed from volcanic eruptions over the last several hundred thousand years; the island has long been a stop for Atlantic navigators and a center for Azorean culture.
Ilhéus das Cabras lie within protected marine areas; operators follow local rules to minimize disturbance, and visitors are encouraged to use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid littering.
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