Dolphin and Whale Watching

Seeing dolphins and whales in the wild is one of the most thrilling sights of nature that can be seen. The variety of whales that can be seen across the oceans are numerous but the most impressive are the acrobatic hump-back whale and the blue whale which is the largest known animal to have ever existed. Other species include orcas as well as sperm whales, mink whales and pilot whales.  Dolphins are probably the liveliest and most curious creatures of the sea with frequent sightings of bottle-nose and common dolphins in many parts of the world.  The best times and places to see dolphins and whales are: 
May – October Europe, Iceland, Norway
April – September Portugal, Azores
July – December South Africa (Watch on dry land)
Year Round – Canary Islands, Spain, Gibraltar

• Dolphin and whale connection – There is no ‘best time’ to see whales and dolphins in the Azores as many species are encountered year round. The large baleen whales (blue, fin and sei whales) migrate past the islands in the spring, with May and June being a great time to spot them on our trips.
• Azores Choice – join us on one of our exciting dolphin and whale watching holidays. … In recent years, we have also sighted blue, fin, sei, minke and humpback whales off the islands’ shores. These elusive mammals are spotted by the ‘vigia’, a lookout on the coast.
• Wildlife Worldwide – Our whale watching holidays include trips to see blue, killer, sperm, grey, fin, pilot and humpback whales in worldwide locations with expert guides. … also be found in the waters of the mid-Atlantic around the archipelago of the Azores, which are home to – or visited by – a surprising number of whale and dolphin species.
• Audley Travel – Many of our destinations are ideal for whale and dolphin watching but to see them you’ll need to make sure you visit the right place at the right time. Remember, however, we can … Boat trips from Victoria operate between April and October, although the best time to go is between June and September.