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Futurismo Whale Watching Azores Due to its geographical location and remoteness, the Azores islands preserve throughout centuries its nature and pureness. Experience the Azores with Futurismo!
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Few locations in the world present such an immaculate landscape and exceptional marine wildlife. Government Licenses
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Daily Sightings – September 10th, 2026✅ Bryde’s whale✅ Bottlenose dolphins✅ Common dolphins✅ Atlantic spotted dolphinsDi...
10/09/2026

Daily Sightings – September 10th, 2026
✅ Bryde’s whale
✅ Bottlenose dolphins
✅ Common dolphins
✅ Atlantic spotted dolphins

Did you know that dolphins can have best friends? Yes, you read that right! Dolphins live in what is known as a fission-fusion society, where groups are very fluid and dynamic, constantly changing in size and composition over relatively short periods of time.
There is, of course, a biological reason for this social flexibility: moving between groups can help reduce competition for resources and increase genetic mixing within the population. But some dolphins still seem to have preferred companions and regularly travel between groups together.

Today, for example, we encountered one of the most frequently sighted bottlenose dolphin groups in São Miguel: Andy’s Group, with around 70 known individuals. Within the group, two individuals we know as Heart and Sparkle have been seen together around 80% of the times, according to our data. Definitely best friends! 🐬

Similar patterns have been observed in other parts of the world, where genetic analyses have shown that dolphins who consistently associate with each other are not necessarily genetically related. So, while we can’t prove that Heart and Sparkle are best friends, we certainly have no reason to think otherwise!

📸 Photos by Andreia Pereira, Catarina Barata and Valeria Idárraga

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𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐬𝐤, 𝐖𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫! ✨Planning your Atlantic adventure with 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙢𝙤 𝘼𝙯𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨? We know that stepping out into t...
10/09/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐬𝐤, 𝐖𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫! ✨

Planning your Atlantic adventure with 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙢𝙤 𝘼𝙯𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨? We know that stepping out into the middle of the ocean comes with a few questions. Whether you’re a solo explorer, a family of five, or an adrenaline seeker, we want you to feel prepared for the magic!

We’ve gathered our most frequently asked questions, so your only "job" is to enjoy the view.

𝑺𝒘𝒊𝒑𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈! ➡️

📸 Photo by @‌javigl

🔭 Global Whale Count 2026: Eyes on the Azores sea!On September 6th, we joined the Global Whale Count, an international c...
10/09/2026

🔭 Global Whale Count 2026: Eyes on the Azores sea!

On September 6th, we joined the Global Whale Count, an international citizen science initiative bringing people together across the globe to observe and count whales, dolphins, and porpoises directly from land.

In São Miguel, our lookouts were set up across three strategic locations:

📍 Relva
📍 Ponta do Escalvado
📍 Ajuda da Bretanha

The ocean did not disappoint, we were lucky enough to spot both common dolphins and s***m whales! 🐬🐋

Throughout the day, we engaged with around 140 people, and we were blown away by the energy and curiosity from the community. Many who were just passing by ended up staying with us for quite a while, with some even pulling out their own binoculars to help scan the horizon. We received fantastic questions about the cetaceans found around São Miguel and had meaningful conversations about the main challenges and threats facing their conservation.

A huge thank you to:

👉 Everyone who stopped by, asked questions, and took part in the count;

👉 The University of the Azores for lending the optical equipment used throughout the day;

👉 Stichting Rugvin for inviting us to be part of the Global Whale Count 2026.

See you next year! Keep your eyes on the sea! 👀

Daily Sightings – September 9th, 2026✅ Bryde's whales✅ S***m whales✅ Risso's dolphins✅ Atlantic spotted dolphins✅ Bottle...
09/09/2026

Daily Sightings – September 9th, 2026

✅ Bryde's whales
✅ S***m whales
✅ Risso's dolphins
✅ Atlantic spotted dolphins
✅ Bottlenose dolphins
✅ Common dolphins

The Bryde’s whales are still around!

After yesterday’s sighting of a young Bryde’s whale, today we were lucky enough to encounter an adult and a young calf swimming together along the south coast.

We can’t say whether this was the same young whale we saw yesterday, but it was certainly lovely to see another mother and calf pair of the same species. The calf was staying close to the adult as they travelled through the area, giving us some beautiful views of the two of them together.

After several weeks without seeing any baleen whales, having Bryde’s whales around on two consecutive days has been a very welcome surprise. It’s always exciting to see what the sea has in store for us each day!

📸 Photos by Aina de Abasolo, Sandra Menéndez and Fernando Onofre

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***mwhales

Daily Sightings – September 8th, 2026✅ Bryde's whale✅ Common dolphins✅ Atlantic spotted dolphins✅ Bottlenose dolphins Th...
08/09/2026

Daily Sightings – September 8th, 2026

✅ Bryde's whale
✅ Common dolphins
✅ Atlantic spotted dolphins
✅ Bottlenose dolphins

The whales are back on the south coast!

The day started with plenty of clouds, but the sun always comes back out. Today, after several weeks without seeing any baleen whales, we finally found one! We were very happy to once again spot a Bryde’s whale along the south coast. It was great to see one back in the area after such a long break.

This one looked like a young individual, and it certainly seemed to be a curious one! It spent quite some time approaching the boat and swimming around us, giving us the chance to get a really good look at it. Adult Bryde’s whales tend to be a little more cautious around boats, so seeing this young whale coming so close was quite unusual.

At one point, it even started swimming upside down, giving us a great view of its belly and making it possible to appreciate just how big it already was. Female Bryde’s whales can reach around 16 metres in length, so even a young individual can be quite impressive when you see it this close!

It was a really special encounter and a great way to welcome the baleen whales back to the south coast after several weeks without sightings.

Sometimes the weather just needs a little time to clear, and the same seems to go for the whales!

📸 Photos by Georgina Cabayol, Fernando Onofre and Andreia Pereira
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𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐥 🌋☁️𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘺.Rising 2,351 mete...
08/09/2026

𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐥 🌋☁️
𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘺.

Rising 2,351 meters out of the deep Atlantic, Pico Mountain is more than a volcano; it is a true test of spirit and one of the most bucket-list experiences in the Azores.

Every step up its rugged lava slopes brings a new perspective:
🌅 Watching the shadow of the peak stretch across a sea of clouds.
🌌 Camping overnight inside the crater to witness the universe unfold under untouched, starry skies.
☀️ Waking up above the cloud line to watch the sun rise over the surrounding islands of the Central Group.

Whether viewed from the ocean below or experienced from its highest summit, Pico Mountain leaves an imprint on your heart long after you descend.

𝑾𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒃 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒅𝒔? 💭👇

📸 Photos by @‌javigl | |

Daily Sightings – September 7th, 2026✅ Common dolphins✅ Bottlenose dolphins✅ Atlantic spotted dolphins✅ Risso’s dolphins...
07/09/2026

Daily Sightings – September 7th, 2026

✅ Common dolphins
✅ Bottlenose dolphins
✅ Atlantic spotted dolphins
✅ Risso’s dolphins
✅ Striped dolphins

Today we had another day surrounded by dolphins, with five different species making an appearance. But this time, we want to focus on some of our other regular companions at sea: the shearwaters.

The Cory’s shearwater, or cagarro, is one of the most characteristic seabirds of the Azores. Around 75% of the world’s breeding population nests here, returning to the islands each year to breed before heading south again later in the year.

But as summer comes to an end, another species becomes increasingly noticeable: the great shearwater, our autumn visitor. These birds breed in the South Atlantic and undertake an impressive migration around the Atlantic, reaching the Azores from late summer onwards.

And these last trips we are seeing something particularly interesting: there are days when great shearwaters actually outnumber the Cory’s shearwaters. So, while the cagarros are still very much part of our landscape, their autumn visitors are starting to make their presence felt! 🌊

📸 Photos by Àlex Miquel and Margarida Rolim
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𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬! 🌊Did you know that the blow of a blue whale can blast up to 12 meters into the sky?...
07/09/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬! 🌊

Did you know that the blow of a blue whale can blast up to 12 meters into the sky? That’s as high as a three-story building! 🐋💨

When the largest animal on the planet comes to the surface to breathe, it exhales air through its twin blowholes with unbelievable power. This monumental blast is a mix of warm air, mucus, and condensed water v***r, and on calm days, the sound of this massive exhalation can be heard several kilometers away across the ocean.

To fuel such an explosive breath, a blue whale’s lungs can hold an incredible 5,000 liters of air! Spotting one of these giants in the Azores and witnessing this towering mist in person is a true bucket-list moment that leaves everyone in absolute awe.

𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚! ⚓️

👉 Sources: Sears, R., & Calambokidis, J. (2002); National Geographic Society; The Marine Mammal Center.

Daily Sightings – September 6th, 2026✅ Bottlenose dolphins✅ Common dolphins✅ Atlantic spotted dolphinsToday we came acro...
06/09/2026

Daily Sightings – September 6th, 2026

✅ Bottlenose dolphins
✅ Common dolphins
✅ Atlantic spotted dolphins

Today we came across a group of bottlenose dolphins that is quite familiar to us: Andy’s group. Thanks to the photo-identification work carried out by our biologists, using their dorsal fins and distinctive body markings, we can recognise and keep track of individual dolphins over time. Here in São Miguel, we have already identified more than 1,200 individual bottlenose dolphins using this technique, with many more still to identify.

Bottlenose dolphins have a dynamic fission-fusion social structure, meaning groups can come together, split apart and mix with other dolphins throughout time. Today, Andy’s group was particularly social, interacting with each other and approaching the boats very closely.

📸 Photos by Andreia Pereira, Valeria Idárraga and Àlex Miquel
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