Azorean Whalers Heritage Tour
The tour starts with a short briefing and presentation about the local Whaling culture, and a visit to the authentic 1945 whaleboat “Senhora de Fátima”, the only fully operational and sea-worthy vessel of the era in São Miguel.
Take a van tour to the whaler lookout “Vigia da Furada”, and learn the ancient 1830 whale spotting techniques which helped evolve Azorean Whale Watching to one of the world’s best.
Experience for yourself how humans have searched for whales for centuries using specialized long-range binoculars in the lookout role! Visit Ponta Garça’s 1957 Lighthouse for a lighthouse-keeper guided tour with interesting facts about the building, its importance for maritime activities and seamen, and to appreciate the beautiful island and ocean views.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Seasonally Offered - This experience is available from October 1st to June 30th.
Learn about Azorean whaling traditions and how they transitioned to wildlife observation and research, and even a unique sport!
The tour starts with a short briefing and presentation about the local Whaling culture, and a visit to the authentic 1945 whaleboat “Senhora de Fátima”, the only fully operational and sea-worthy vessel of the era in São Miguel.
Take a van tour to the whaler lookout “Vigia da Furada”, and learn the ancient 1830 whale spotting techniques which helped evolve Azorean Whale Watching to one of the world’s best.
Experience for yourself how humans have searched for whales for centuries using specialized long-range binoculars in the lookout role! Visit Ponta Garça’s 1957 Lighthouse for a lighthouse-keeper guided tour with interesting facts about the building, its importance for maritime activities and seamen, and to appreciate the beautiful island and ocean views.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
