Trip Report - Giants of the Azores (April 2026)

The Azores are a special place on our planet. Green, steep coastlines in the middle of the Atlantic—wild and unpredictable, yet the sea here is teeming with life. Our two-week trip to the Azores in April 2026 showed once again why this region has so much to offer whale lovers.

Just like every year, we had to be patient in 2026 as well. Strong winds and high waves caused several tours to be canceled right at the start of both weeks. This was our chance to explore Pico and Horta and show our guests the rugged beauty of the Atlantic.

Fortunately, our patience at sea was richly rewarded during both weeks. 2026 was a fantastic year for blue whales south of Pico. On most of our tours, we were able to admire the largest creatures on our planet up close—an experience that truly touches the soul and left our groups speechless yet filled with joy.

For many whale enthusiasts, the Azores are a paradise, especially because of the great diversity of species that can be observed here. We, too, were fortunate enough to spot many other species during our two weeks on Pico. We were able to admire sperm whales on about half of our tours. The images of them pointing their tails toward the sky against the backdrop of the island just before diving are truly unique. In addition, we saw fin whales, a sei whale mother with her calf, and a humpback whale mother with her calf. Common dolphins joined us on almost every tour, often right in our bow wave. We also spotted bottlenose dolphins, striped dolphins, and Risso’s dolphins on several occasions.

A big thank you to all our guests for the fantastic time we were able to share together and for the many wonderful moments we experienced as a group—both on land and on the water.

We'll be returning to the Azores in 2027. Anyone who's interested is more than welcome to join us!