Experience
Discover authentic places apart from mass tourism
Support
Your trip directly funds the local projects
Sustain
Strengthen communities & ecosystems
Your trip supports
An ongoing marine conservation project and contributes to research on whales and dolphins in the Azores
1 year
socialbnb partner
Partner
100%
nonprofit impact
nachhaltiger Tourismus/sustainable tourism
Your host on site
BeatriuBeatriuverified
We are Jasmine and Beatriu, two marine biologists that love the ocean. Through our research, we are actively committed to protecting marine life."

Highlights

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
Small group
Maximum 4 guests – for an intensive, personal, and responsible experience.
Transport
All transfers and excursions during the program included; individual travel to São Miguel.
You only pay after confirmation
Free cancellation up to 30 Days prior the trip

This is what your adventure trip looks 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 and social units of sperm whales dominate. You will learn directly from active marine researchers and become part of real field research.

Get to know the project & your host

nachhaltiger Tourismus/sustainable tourism

Beatriu

Verified host
Verified host

We are Jasmine and Beatriu, two marine biologists that 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…
1 year
socialbnb partner
< 24 h
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Where you'll be

Travel to São Miguel is individual. However, we are happy to help you with the organization.

Onsite

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