The Autonomous Region of the Azores regulates the possibility of swimming with whales very strictly.
In fact, this activity is permitted only to collect audio-visual material and for scientific purposes and is subjected to authorization by the competent authorities.

To minimise any potential inconvenience to the whales and to guarantee that each operation is carried out safely, TV Teams are best supported by an official whale watching operator, such as CetaceanWatching.

We provide Professional Teams with high-standard conditions, logistics and support, along with the outstanding experience and skills of our skipper Michael Costa.

CetaceanWatching offers a 360° support, which includes:

• Bureaucratic files: carrying out all the requested steps to obtain the permit to work.
• Weather forecast support: guaranteed service 24h/day.
• Monitoring the presence of whales through several lookouts ("Vigias") placed along the cost.
• Boats: a 7.5 m RIB geared with the relevant safety equipment and all the instruments needed for a safe navigation.
• Skipper Michael Costa: the famous Azorean skipper who is essential for professionals committed to shoot whale footage.
• Transfers to/from the airport

• Due to bureaucracy to issue the permits, it is necessary to send your requests at least 2 months prior to starting date.
• A quotation will be sent by CetaceanWatching, and it will be based on the number of days required for the production.
• When the weather conditions and the sea state do not allow the boat trip, you will be entitled to have an additional trip at sea or money back for that day.
• The trip normally lasts 6 hours, would the conditions be particularly propitious, it will always be possible to arrange extra-time directly with the skipper.