The Essential Azores
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Ponta Delgada, Azores
Portugal
Whale watching adventures reveal majestic sperm whales and playful dolphins in their natural Atlantic habitat year-round.
Arrive
2028-07-23 00:00:00
Depart
2028-07-23 18:30:00
Day 2
Velas
Portugal
Whale watch from dramatic volcanic cliffs while sipping local wine in this remote Azorean island paradise.
Arrive
2028-07-24 08:00:00
Depart
2028-07-24 23:59:00
Day 3
Horta, Azores
Portugal
Watch migrating sperm whales breach beneath dramatic volcanic cliffs while sailing through the Atlantic's most biodiverse waters.
Arrive
2028-07-25 07:30:00
Depart
2028-07-25 23:59:00
Day 4
Pico Island
Portugal
Hike volcanic trails to stand beneath the iconic Mount Pico, towering majestically over the Atlantic Ocean.
Arrive
2028-07-26 14:00:00
Depart
2028-07-26 19:30:00
Day 4
Madalena (Madalena do Pico)
Portugal
Hike volcanic crater trails with sweeping Atlantic Ocean views and spot migrating whales from dramatic coastal cliffs.
Arrive
2028-07-26 07:00:00
Depart
2028-07-26 12:30:00
Day 5
Praia da Graciosa
Portugal
Wander through whitewashed villages perched on volcanic cliffs while sampling fresh seafood at harborside tavernas.
Arrive
2028-07-27 07:00:00
Depart
2028-07-27 16:00:00
Day 6
Praia da Vitória
Portugal
Hike through volcanic moonscapes and swim in natural hot springs warmed by the island's geothermal heart.
Arrive
2028-07-28 07:00:00
Depart
2028-07-28 14:00:00
Day 6
Angra do Heroísmo
Portugal
Explore centuries of maritime history within the UNESCO-listed fortress town perched dramatically on volcanic cliffs overlooking the Atlantic.
Arrive
2028-07-28 00:00:00
Day 7
Angra do Heroísmo
Portugal
Explore centuries of maritime history within the UNESCO-listed fortress town perched dramatically on volcanic cliffs overlooking the Atlantic.
Arrive
2028-07-29 00:00:00
Depart
2028-07-29 18:00:00
Day 8
Ponta Delgada, Azores
Portugal
Whale watching adventures reveal majestic sperm whales and playful dolphins in their natural Atlantic habitat year-round.
Arrive
2028-07-30 07:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>In the heart of the Atlantic, discover the pristine beauty of the Azores, a volcanic archipelago where nature and culture intertwine. Between emerald landscapes and picturesque villages, each port of call will reveal its own unique character, where the blowing of the whales pierces the horizon and where nature, perfect for hiking, sets the pace. Faial, or “the blue island”, is adorned with dazzling blue hydrangeas, while São Jorge unveils is steep cliffs and its discreet fajãs. Pico, dominated by its volcano, Portugal’s highest summit, tells the history of humanity through its stone vineyards (UNESCO World Heritage Site); Terceira reveals, between its fortifications and colourful little streets, a heritage forged by centuries of maritime history. Discreet Graciosa is the northernmost Azorean island and designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO; its appeal lies in its calm, its windmills with red domes and its striking volcanic caves.</p>
From $4,130 per person
7 nights on
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