Welcome onboard!

Thank you for supporting our wildlife monitoring programs.

Read carefully the information below:

Naturalist - Science & Tourism is the only company in the Azores founded by researchers from the University of Lisbon and Azores. With an academic background and working in Tourism, linked to a University (MARE-start up Universidade de Lisboa) our ocean and land expeditions are guided by Biologists, researchers or specialized guides and 10% of each ticket goes towards our scientific research. 

We Believe that Sustainable Tourism must monitor the species and habitats they visit regularly. So once onboard, university researchers will share insights, making this expedition unique from standard Whale Watching. 

We operate a zodiac boat, so children under 5, pregnant women, and passengers with health issues cannot board. Tours depend on ocean conditions and may be rescheduled in case of bad weather. Before each trip, we provide information on all species observed in the Azores.

Expeditions in FAIAL depart at 9am or at 14h00 in, please arrive 15min ahead!

Expeditions in PICO depart at 9:30 am or at 14h30.

INCLUDES: Briefing/Debriefing, Marine researcher onboard, Waterproof Clothes, Lifejacket, Safety Insurance.

RECOMMENDED: Sunscreen, Water, Sunglasses, Jacket

MEETING POINT:

FAIAL ISLAND: HORTA

Naturalist BASE, Cais de Santa Cruz, Horta, Faial, Azores

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PICO ISLAND: Madalena

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Please note the tour requires good weather conditions so call us for last minute bookings, as they need confirmation.
See our package "Whales and Volcanoes!" to explore Faial ocean and land, with the central Caldeira a Capelinhos.

There is also the option of crossing by ferry to Faial, 30 minutes by ferry only and several schedules available (atlanticoline.pt) and explore another island in the afternoon.

EMAIL: contact@naturalist.pt

TEL: +351 968327633

Azorean regards,

Naturalist team