OUR SERVICES

• Administration
  For formal application of special permits. We provide all the papers that you must complete and take care of relations with the local authorities throughout the application process.
• Vessels
  We operate 7.5m semi-rigid inflatable boats with state-of-the-art equipment for safety, navigation and finding whales including VHF, GPS, depth finder, directional hydrophones and, of course, experienced personnel.
• Land-based lookouts
  A network of so called Vigias (land-based observers) maintain a constant vigil for cetaceans throughout the day. Using radio contact with our boat they accurately direct us to the whales up to 20nm offshore.
• Briefings and debriefings
  Know what to expect and how to get the best out of your assignment thank to our scientific knowledge and experience on animal behaviour and best practices.
• Weather updates
  We have access to accurate forecasts 24h/day.
• Transfers to/from airport
• Assistance throughout your stay

All prices include professional crew, fuel, lookout support, use of dive centre.

• Special licenses being few and valuable, we require a minimum commitment of at least 3 days at sea.
• Transfers to/from the airport of either Pico (PIX) or Horta (HOR, on the nearby island of Faial) are included in price.
• We do not charge for days that cannot be spent at sea due to adverse weather/sea conditions.
• Good flexibility is required to film crews and photographers to maximise their chances of success. Leaving port at first light in the morning may sometimes be especially important to avoid whale watching vessels (which have priority over audiovisual boats).