Boat Trips
Tour around the Island
We leave our base "Porto de Abrigo da Praia da Graciosa" in direction to the "Ilhéu da Praia" , following the coast line, going through "Ponta dos Fenais", "Portela", "Baía da Engrade", "Ponta da Restinga", "Ponta do Carapacho", "Ilhéus do Carapacho", "Baía do Carapacho", "Baía da Folga", "Ponta Branca", "Beira Mar", "Porto Afonso", "Baía da Vitória", "Ilhéu da Baleia", "Barro Vermelho", "Vila de Santa Cruz", "Baía da Barra", "Lagoa" and than back to our base. Depending on the weather conditions a reverse route can be used.
Duration of the trip: about 2h15
Minimum of persons: 5 persons
Price from 33€/pax
Islets tour (Praia and Carapacho)
We leave our base "Porto de Abrigo da Praia da Graciosa" in direction to the Islets "Ilhéus do Carapacho", following the coast line, going through "Ponta dos Fenais", "Portela", "Baía da Engrade", "Ponta da Restinga", "Ponta do Carapacho", "Baía do Carapacho", "Ilhéus do Carapacho", then going direct to the "Ilhéu da Praia" and back to our base.
On this tour we can observe beside the natural beauty of the islets, abundant variety of sea birds and sometimes a lot of dolphins surrounding the area.
Duration of the trip: about 1h15
Minimum of persons: 5 persons
Price from: 18€/pax
Sunset cruise
On this romantic tour we navigate following the coast line and going through "Ponta dos Fenais", "Portela", "Baía da Engrade", "Ponta da Restinga", "Ponta do Carapacho", "Ilhéus do Carapacho", "Baía do Carapacho", "Baía da Folga", "Ponta Branca” and "Beira Mar" along the coast of “Serra Branca”, spotting all the other islands of the central group and of course…the beautiful sunset.
Duration of the trip: about 1h30
Minimum of persons: 5 persons
Price from: 25€/pax
Terceira Island tour (Angra)
We leave Porto de Abrigo da Praia da Graciosa in direction to Terceira Island, passing by Ilhéu da Praia and later Ilhéus do Carapacho. When approaching Terceira coast line, we spot at our right hand side the long São Jorge island and at the left hand at Terceira island "Serreta, Santa Bárbara, São Mateus, Monte Brasil, and Angra do Heroísmo bay at the end. Next, we make a relaxed tour at Angra do Heroísmo to explore this very well preserved city, one of the most historic cities of Portugal and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Along the trip will spot plentiful marine fauna.
Duration of the trip: about 2h30
Minimum of persons: 6 persons
Price from: 53€/pax
Terceira Island tour (Praia da Vitória)
Departure from the Porto de Abrigo of Praia da Graciosa towards Terceira Island, passing abeam the “Ilhéu da Praia”. As we approach the coast of Terceira Island, we will see to the right the extensive Island of Sao Jorge and then in Terceira, from right to left, Serreta, Raminho, Altares, Biscoitos, Quatro Ribeiras, Vila Nova, Lages Airport and finally the bay of Praia da Vitória. Then we visit the city of Praia da Vitória.
Duration of the trip: about 2h45
Minimum of persons: 6 persons
Price from: 57€/pax
São Jorge tour (Velas)
We leave Porto de Abrigo da Praia da Graciosa in direction to São Jorge Island, passing by Ilhéu da Praia and later Ilhéus do Carapacho. When approaching São Jorge, we can admire the magnificent coast and its “Fajãs". Just ahead we spot the western end of the island "Ponta dos Rosais" with the lighthouse and islet, and further ahead Faial Island. Bypassing Rosais Eastbound, we follow the São Jorge´s South coast having the Pico mountain at our right hand side as we pass by "Senhora do Rosário" bay, "Arraias" bay, “Fajã do Lemos", "Entre-Morros" bay, "Morro Grande" and next Velas bay and Marina, sheltered by huge cliffs of 200 m. Next, we make a tour at the charming "Vila das Velas".
Along the trip will spot plentiful marine fauna.
Duration of the trip: about 2h
Minimum of persons: 6 persons
Price from: 48€/pax
São Jorge tour (Fajã do Ouvidor)
This tour is the shortest distance between Graciosa Island and the remaining islands of the central group. We leave Praia da Graciosa towards the north coast of the island of São Jorge where we will visit Fajã do Ouvidor. We cross the channel between the two islands which is a place of passage of several marine species, such as whales, dolphins, sperm whales, turtles and sea birds, such as “cagarros” and “garajaus”.
The coast of the island of São Jorge is abrupt and steep, with lush vegetation and splashed by waterfalls. Lunch in Fajã can be booked in advance.
Duration of the trip: about 1h
Minimum of persons: 6 pax
Price from: 34€/pax
Pico Island tour (São Roque)
Departure from the "Porto de Abrigo" of Praia da Graciosa and we will continue towards the Island of São Jorge, passing the "Ilhéu da Praia" and then the Carapacho Islets. As we approach the coast of São Jorge, we can admire the impressive green coast. Ahead of us the "Ponta dos Rosais" with its lighthouse and islet, and slightly to the right the Faial island. Getting around the Rosais, we continue to move away from the south coast of São Jorge with the Pico mountain slightly to our right. On the coast, from right to left, the Aerodrome of Pico, Lajido, Arcos, Santana, São Vicente, Santo Antonio and finally Cais do Pico.
Then we visit "Cais do Pico" and the village of São Roque do Pico. During the trip you will certainly see a lot of marine fauna.
Duration of the trip: about 2h30
Minimum of persons: 6 persons
Price from: 53€/pax
Pico Island tour (Madalena)
Departure from the “Porto de Abrigo” of Praia da Graciosa we will initially set course towards the São Jorge island, passing the "Ilhéu da Praia" and then the Carapacho islets. As we approach the coast of São Jorge, we can admire the impressive green coast. Ahead of us the “Ponta dos Rosais” with its lighthouse and islet, and slightly to the right the Faial island. Passing the “Rosais”, we set course directly to the Madalena observing from the left to the right the Aerodrome of Pico, Cachorro, Cais do Mourato, Toledos and finally - the Madalena. Notice at your right side, when arriving at Madalena, the two islets named: "Ilhéu Deitado” and the "Ilhéu em Pé”.
Then we visit the pleasant village of Madalena. During the trip you will certainly see a lot of marine fauna.
Duration of the trip: about 2h35
Minimum of persons: 6 persons
Price from: 56€/pax
Faial Island tour (Horta)
Departure from the “Porto de Abrigo” of Praia da Graciosa we will set course towards the Faial island after passing the "Ilhéu da Praia" and then the Carapacho islets. As we approach São Jorge, we can admire the impressive green coast. Ahead of us the “Ponta dos Rosais” with its lighthouse and islet, and slightly to the right the Faial island. Passing the “Rosais”, we find ourselves in a beautiful setting: on our left the South coast of São Jorge, in front Faial island and a little more to the left, the North coast of Pico island. Continuing, we pass by the beach of the “Praia do Almoxarife” in Faial (our right side) and about 3 NM on our left we see the village of Madalena at Pico island. And so we came to the magnificent city of Horta.
Then we visit the charming town of Horta. During the trip you will certainly see a lot of marine fauna.
Duration of the trip: aboute 2h45
Minimum of persons: 6 persons
Price from: 57€/pax
