Sao Miguel

9 Best Sao Miguel Boat & Kayak Tours

The small-boat days off the coast: the Vila Franca islet’s perfect crater lagoon by kayak, glass-bottom reef runs and snorkel stops in Atlantic blue. The islet is a nature reserve with a swim-in volcano; summer slots cap daily.

1.Azores: Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour w/ Marine Biologist

Discover whales, dolphins, and volcanic islands on this Azores boat tour with marine biologists. Guaranteed sightings, stunning scenery, and expert insights.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“The guide Claudia was stunning with joy of life and explained everything in the best way possible. It was important to her that we had fun and that we all saw everything. In general, the entire team was super professional and kind. They also took…”

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2.São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkeling

Discover the Azores' marine life from a glass-bottom boat, snorkel with colorful fish, and enjoy expert-guided insights on this 2-hour tour for $57.

★ 4.7

“I really enjoyed this experience, the owner and captain is a very friendly man, and the two marine biologist guys (Alex and Miguel) were amazing as well. They provided interesting information about the marine life and the area in general, it was nice to hear…”

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3.Azores: Vila Franca do Campo Islet Kayaking Experience

Discover the Azores’ Vila Franca do Campo Islet by kayak with this engaging 3-hour tour. Enjoy scenic views, caves, snorkeling, and expert guides for an authentic adventure.

★ 4.8

“We had an amazing time this morning kayaking, thank you to our awesome guide! Such a fun time, the right balance of effort and fun!”

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4.Double-Seat Kayak Rental at Sete Cidades Lake

Experience the stunning volcanic scenery of Sete Cidades Lake with a affordable double-seat kayak rental. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

★ 4.6

“Great set up. We just went to the address provided, picked up our kayaks and safety vests and off we went. Such an amazing and memorable experience floating along on the blue and green lakes!”

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8.São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling with a local

Experience an authentic adventure in São Miguel with a guided hike through lush forests ending in snorkeling at a volcanic sea pool, all within 4 hours.

★ 4.9

“It was such a lovely day! Hiking trail was great, with a lot of incredible views. Viewpoint at the shore was unbelievable. After the hiking we went snorkelling to the natural swimming pool. I really enjoyed this experience and had a great time observing sea…”

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Explore Sao Miguel

Twin crater lakes, geothermal stew and whales offshore.