Active support for dolphin and whale research in the Azores
São Miguel,
Impact Trip 5 Days 4 Nights
Your impact host isBeatriu
Your trip supports
Highlights of this experience
Explore the Azores aboard the research vessel and actively support the protection of whales and dolphins.
Accommodation
Double cabin on the research yacht S/Y Sirius – cozy, maritime, and personal.
Activities
Sailing, whale watching, hydrophony, drone research, snorkeling, workshops, and scientific insights
Transportation
All transfers and excursions during the program included; individual travel to São Miguel.
Food Highlights
Breakfast and one hot meal daily on board; selected restaurant visits possible.
This is how your experience would look like:
Explore the Azores aboard the S/Y Sirius Starseeds, an active research vessel that serves as a platform for an ongoing biodiversity project. The region is one of the best whale watching areas in Europe: from spring to summer, baleen whales pass by, while in summer and fall, groups of dolphins …
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Explore
Discover authentic places apart from mass tourism
Support
Your trip directly funds the local projects
Sustain
Strengthen communities & ecosystems
Get to know the project and the host
Beatriu
1 Year our partner
My name is Beatriu, and I love the ocean. Through our research, we are actively committed to protecting marine life.
The expedition is part of an ongoing research program that studies the behavior patterns, distribution, and habitats of whales and dolphins. The crew works with universities and local partners to develop conservation measures and promote responsible whale watching.
Location
How to get there
Travel to São Miguel is individual. However, we are happy to help you with the organization.
Cancellation Policy
- A cancellation of this tour is possible at any time.
- If you cancel at least 30 days before the date of travel, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 29 and 15 days before the departure date, 20% of the tour price will be charged.
- If the cancellation is made between 14 and 8 days before the departure date, 50% of the tour price will be charged.
- If the cancellation is made between 7 and 1 day before the departure date, 80% of the tour price will be charged.
- You can also find the cancellation conditions in our terms and conditions
General Information:
- Limited mobility
- Not all parts of this trip are suitable for people with reduced mobility. If you have any questions, please contact us directly.
- Visa requirements
- Please enquire about the visa requirements for this country before you travel. Here is a link to the Federal Foreign Office. If you have any questions please contact us directly.
- We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance.
