Azores Marine Birdwatching Expedition
Overview
Join a marine birding expedition with Biologists and Naturalists, to explore hidden places and observe coastal colonies, to look for the season’s birds and wild behaviour, out at sea with incredible ocean views!
Many Birds find oasis in the Azores Islands to breed and raise chicks, and as on-route refuge. Marine birds can be observed yearlong, peaking abundance in Spring and Autumn with the arrival of migrants and vagrants.
What's Included
- Zodiac RIB Boat (for up to 9 each)
- Impermeable Top and Life Vest
- Experienced Skipper
- Opticron 8x42 Binoculars
- Insurance
- Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide
- Personal Water supply
Meeting and Pickup
All pickups are are subject to availability, and commence prior to designated time. Contact us to book and confirm your exact pickup time.
Marina de
9680-187 Islands, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
The day starts with a short briefing introducing to birds observed locally, and onboard safety. Follow the Guide and Skipper to your designated boat and go out to sea.
The boat will travel the coast to observe known colonies, shorebirds, and wildlife at the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo.
Then head out to sea looking to find seabirds and capture wild animal behavior. Lookouts inland help providing directions via VHF Radio to where the boat may initially travel at high speed. Carefully approaching undetected distance, your Guide will keep you informed, while collect field imagery and data for research.
See Cory’s and Barolo Shearwater, Common and Roseate Terns, Yellow legged Gulls, Bulwer’s Petrel, Wilson’s and Madeiran Storm-petrels, Bridled and Sooty Terns, Great Shearwater, Leach’s Storm-petrel, Manx and Sooty Shearwater, Northern Gannets, Arctic, Skuas, Buzzards, Turnstones, Sanderlings, Little Egrets, Whimbrels,....
11:00 it is time to be back for check-out.
Know before you go - eat light, bring your personal water supply, sunscreen and chapstick, and warm clothing. Light food is permitted, camera with zoom and binoculars are recommended - protect any personal equipment.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- No Children under the age of 4
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT it is not possible to control animals' behavior in the wild, or to guarantee that you will see a specific species at a specific time frame.
- This is a high conservational risk activity - a qualified Guide will always be there to ensure the best environmental & conservation standards during tour.
- English is the official language, but our team is multinational and will do their best to accommodate your preferred language (this is not guaranteed).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Azores Marine Birdwatching Expedition?
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Activity code: C-58075P12
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+00).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Zodiac RIB Boat (for up to 9 each).
- Impermeable Top and Life Vest.
- Experienced Skipper.
- Opticron 8x42 Binoculars.
- Insurance.
- Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide.
- Personal Water supply.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Azores Marine Birdwatching Expedition is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- No Children under the age of 4
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Azores Marine Birdwatching Expedition will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Zodiac RIB Boat (for up to 9 each)
- Impermeable Top and Life Vest
- Experienced Skipper
- Opticron 8x42 Binoculars
- Insurance
- Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide
- Personal Water supply
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- No Children under the age of 4
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT it is not possible to control animals' behavior in the wild, or to guarantee that you will see a specific species at a specific time frame.
- This is a high conservational risk activity - a qualified Guide will always be there to ensure the best environmental & conservation standards during tour.
- English is the official language, but our team is multinational and will do their best to accommodate your preferred language (this is not guaranteed).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
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