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Our Journey in the Limelight

Embracing global visibility, our journey has been celebrated in influential media outlets. This recognition illuminates our dedication to responsible travel, while spotlighting the Azores’ unique charm and transformative adventures for a wider audience.

From reputable publications to online platforms, our featured moments foster awareness, elevate experiences, and inspire exploration

Features in Media

Captured brilliance: Unveiling our top 30 shining moments in the spotlight

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BBC Travel

United Kingdom | 184.2M monthly visitors

BBC Travel

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The Adventure Playground of the Azores

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New York Times

USA | 152.6M monthly visitors

New York Times

Here are the article(s) where we were featured:

Exploring a Volcanic Island in Portugal's Azores Archipelago

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USA Today

USA | 91M monthly visitors

USA Today

Here are the article(s) where we were featured:

Snorkeling off the Azores Islands

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US News

USA | 34.1M monthly visitors

US News

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Ryanair

Ireland | 24M monthly visitors

Ryanair

Here are the article(s) where we were featured:

AZZORRE: L’alfabeto delle emozioni | Try Somewhere New

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National Geographic

USA | 20.7M monthly visitors

National Geographic

Here are the article(s) where we were featured:

The Azores: Atlantic escape

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Onedio

Turkey | 19.6M monthly visitors

Onedio

Here are the article(s) where we were featured:

Avrupa’nın Tek Çay Bahçesi Azor Adaları’nda Kaybolmak İçin 10 Neden

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Euronews

Belgium | 18.8M monthly visitors

Euronews

Here are the article(s) where we were featured:

Ordenamento marítimo na UE: os casos dos Açores e da Madeira

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Sapo Viagens

Portugal | 15M monthly visitors

Sapo Viagens

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A ilha, para lá do continente - São Miguel
Sabia que pode percorrer a Lagoa das Sete Cidades em bicicleta? Conheça este trilho fabuloso - Dicas
Mata Jardim José do Canto, Capela de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias

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The Telegraph

United Kingdom | 14.4M monthly visitors

The Telegraph

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The Azores: Europe's answer to Hawaii

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Welt

Germany | 11.9M monthly visitors

Welt

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El Periódico

Spain | 9.6M monthly visitors

El Periódico

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Guía de Azores

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Kathimerini

Greece | 11.4M monthly visitors

Kathimerini

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Αζόρες: Η Χαβάη στον Ατλαντικό

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New York Magazine

USA | 8.2M monthly visitors

New York Magazine

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The Weekend Escape Plan - the Azores

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Vogue

USA | 8.1M monthly visitors

Vogue

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An Azores Travel Guide

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Newsweek

USA | 8.1M monthly visitors

Newsweek

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Forget Space Tourism, These Citizen Science Trips Make an Impact Right on Earth

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Travel & Leisure

USA | 7.2M monthly visitors

Travel & Leisure

Here are the article(s) where we were featured:

An Insider's Guide to São Miguel Island in the Azores

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The Knot

USA | 7M monthly visitors

The Knot

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The Most Beautiful Islands for Your Honeymoon

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Metro

United Kingdom | 6.9M monthly visitors

Metro

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What it's like to go on a Jurassic Park-style adventure in the Azores

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South China Morning Post

China | 6.6M monthly visitors

South China Morning Post

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10 Instagrammable travel experiences you can’t miss

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Lonely Planet

Australia | 6.3M monthly visitors

Lonely Planet

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The top 10 spring break destinations in Europe

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The Culture Trip

United Kingdom | 5.1M monthly visitors

The Culture Trip

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What Not to Miss on So Miguel Island in the Azores

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Condé Nast Traveler

USA | 4.2M monthly visitors

Condé Nast Traveler

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AZ Central

USA | 3.1M monthly visitors

AZ Central

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Dolphin & Whale Watching in Azores

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Público

Portugal | 3M monthly visitors

Público

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The Points Guy

USA | 2.5M monthly visitors

The Points Guy

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The World's 8 Best Destinations for Whale Watching — and When to Go

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Denik

Czech Republic | 2.4M monthly visitors

Denik

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Ostrov São Miguel: Havaj Evropy, kde prý ryby obalovali kokainem

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Men's Journal

USA | 1.7M monthly visitors

Men's Journal

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The Real Islands of Adventure

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Rheinische Post

Germany | 1.3M monthly visitors

Rheinische Post

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Europas Hawaii mit irischer Note

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The Travel

USA | 1.3M monthly visitors

The Travel

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9 Things To Do In Ponta Delgada: Complete Guide To Portugal's Coastal Gem

What people think about

4.8

15996 reviews

Andrew Newbigging 21/09/2026

Helpful staff, nice boat, ran on time. Wet, wavy and no whales but plenty of dolphins and beautiful… Read more

Jamie Crosswell 21/09/2026

An amazing trip! The tour guide was so friendly, helpful and knowledgable. We managed to see so… Read more

Laura 20/09/2026

(Translated by Google) Before the boat trip, an informative, realistic, and honest briefing took… Read more

Léo Vicente 20/09/2026

Amazing experience with Futurismo! We were lucky enough to see dolphins, which was absolutely… Read more

Marina Galañena 20/09/2026

(Translated by Google) An absolutely magical and unforgettable experience! We were lucky enough to… (Translated by Google) An absolutely magical and unforgettable experience! We were lucky enough to go on a catamaran trip to see dolphins around São Miguel, and we loved it. Seeing these magnificent animals in their natural environment was truly exceptional. The crew was very friendly, professional, and attentive, providing plenty of information throughout the excursion. We particularly appreciated their respectful approach to the animals and the fact that the experience was primarily about discovering marine wildlife. The catamaran was very comfortable, and we were also able to fully enjoy the scenery and the beauty of the ocean. We were accompanied by our 6-month-old baby, and everything went very smoothly. The crew was attentive, and we felt comfortable throughout the entire trip. We 100% recommend this activity if you're visiting São Miguel! A wonderful way to discover the island from a different perspective and leave with incredible memories. (Original) Une expérience absolument magique et inoubliable ! Nous avons eu la chance de partir en catamaran à la découverte des dauphins autour de São Miguel et nous avons adoré cette sortie. Voir ces magnifiques animaux évoluer dans leur environnement naturel était un moment vraiment exceptionnel. L’équipage était très sympathique, professionnel et à l’écoute, avec de nombreuses explications tout au long de l’excursion. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié l’approche respectueuse des animaux et le fait que l’expérience reste avant tout une découverte de la faune marine. Le catamaran était très agréable et nous avons également pu profiter pleinement des paysages et de la beauté de l’océan. Nous étions accompagnés de notre bébé de 6 mois et tout s’est très bien passé. L’équipage a été attentionné et nous nous sommes sentis à l’aise pendant toute la sortie. Une activité que nous recommandons à 100 % si vous êtes de passage à São Miguel ! Une très belle façon de découvrir l’île autrement et de repartir avec des souvenirs incroyables. Read more

Mascha Schreurs 20/09/2026

(Translated by Google) We saw 2 types of whales and 2 types of dolphins. It was a super trip. They… Read more

Jennifer Rausch 19/09/2026

The staff was amazing. Waters were rough. We loved it - others in the group got sick. The staff was… Read more

Kuhhorn Carooo 19/09/2026

The team on Pico is just great, we had an amazing experience! Lynn, the guide, she is extremely… Read more

Patrícia Romeiro 19/09/2026

(Translated by Google) It was an incredible experience! We had the opportunity to see Atlantic… Read more

longgrey R 18/09/2026

(Translated by Google) Fantastic trip of over 3 hours. Saw a great many dolphins and a family of… Read more

J. K. 18/09/2026

(Translated by Google) We were absolutely thrilled with Futurismo! We booked two tours in total –… Read more

Leonie Hilscher 18/09/2026

(Translated by Google) Well organized! You can tell that the animals' welfare is their top… Read more

J Khiroun 18/09/2026

Fun experience on the zodiac. Saw lots of dolphins. No whales. It wasn't their season I'm guess. It… Read more

Harald Buck 17/09/2026

(Translated by Google) A fantastic whale and dolphin watching tour. The group size was manageable,… Read more

Alexander Pichler 17/09/2026

(Translated by Google) The staff were very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, we didn't see any… Read more

Melissa Dawn Brown 17/09/2026

Dolphin and whale watching in Ponta Delgada! So… we saw a school of common and a school of… Read more

ariane Girard-lamontagne 17/09/2026

(Translated by Google) Wow, what an adventure! 🐬 From the moment we arrived, we received a warm… (Translated by Google) Wow, what an adventure! 🐬 From the moment we arrived, we received a warm and enthusiastic welcome. We were given some explanations about their approach to animal welfare, as well as small actions we can take to reduce pollution, such as picking up litter. I really loved this initiative and I hope it will encourage others to do more! The pre-departure briefing was clear, especially regarding the fact that it would be rough on the boat… after all, we were in the ocean! We were given raincoats for those who wanted them, as well as a life jacket. At this time of year, our windbreakers were very welcome, as the raincoats would probably have been too hot. In fact, we barely got wet during the entire adventure. Before setting off, we were clearly instructed to raise our hands if we weren't feeling well. On several occasions, they also warned us that the sea would be rough for those prone to seasickness. And what an experience it was! Even the guide was filming because the scene was so impressive: over 200 dolphins were jumping around us! 🐬 A truly magical moment!!! Despite the numerous warnings, some people got seasick. Perhaps they simply didn't realize they didn't tolerate waves well. The team paused the adventure to allow some people to disembark. Some hesitated and ultimately stayed, but didn't seem to enjoy what followed: nausea, vomiting, and even tears… If you're hesitating, don't stay and don't take the risk! 😅 We then continued our journey in search of whales, but unfortunately, we didn't see any. The weather wasn't in our favor, and we had also lost some time. However, we were lucky enough to see some older dolphins, some of whom looked to be around 30 years old. They were larger and had several scars, which was truly impressive to see. The boat was comfortable despite the bumps in the waves. I can confirm one thing: it's a wonderful experience… but yes, it's a bumpy ride! 😂 And the impressive number of dolphins we saw will certainly remain one of the most magical moments of our trip. A truly unforgettable experience! 🐬❤️ (Original) Wow, quelle aventure ! 🐬 Dès notre arrivée, nous avons eu droit à un accueil chaleureux et dynamique. On nous a donné quelques explications sur leur façon de respecter les animaux, ainsi que sur les petits gestes que nous pouvons poser pour réduire la pollution, notamment en ramassant les déchets. J’ai vraiment adoré cette initiative et j’espère que cela encouragera certaines personnes à en faire davantage ! Les explications avant le départ étaient claires, notamment sur le fait que ça allait brasser en bateau… après tout, nous sommes dans l’océan ! Nous avons reçu des imperméables pour ceux qui en voulaient, ainsi qu’une veste de sauvetage. À cette période de l’année, notre coupe-vent a été très apprécié, car l’imperméable aurait probablement été trop chaud. Nous avons d’ailleurs été à peine mouillés pendant toute l’aventure. Avant de partir, on nous a bien expliqué de lever la main si nous ne nous sentions pas bien. À plusieurs reprises, ils nous ont également avertis que la mer allait être agitée pour les personnes qui ont le mal de mer. Et quelle expérience nous avons vécue ! Même la guide filmait tellement la scène était impressionnante : plus de 200 dauphins sautaient autour de nous ! 🐬 Un moment plus que magique !!! Malgré les nombreux avertissements, certaines personnes ont été malades en bateau. Peut-être qu’elles ne savaient tout simplement pas qu’elles toléraient mal les vagues. L’équipe a fait une pause dans l’aventure afin de permettre à certaines personnes de débarquer. Certaines ont hésité et sont finalement restées, mais ne semblaient pas vraiment apprécier la suite : nausées, vomissements et même des pleurs… Si vous hésitez, ne restez pas et ne tentez pas votre chance ! 😅 Nous avons ensuite poursuivi notre route à la recherche des baleines, mais malheureusement, nous n’avons pas pu en voir. La météo n’était pas en notre faveur et nous avions également perdu un peu de temps. Par contre, nous avons eu la chance d’observer de vieux dauphins, dont certains semblaient avoir environ 30 ans. Ils étaient plus gros et portaient plusieurs cicatrices, ce qui était vraiment impressionnant à observer. Le bateau était confortable malgré les impacts des vagues. Je peux vous confirmer une chose : c’est une très belle expérience… mais oui, ça brasse ! 😂 Et cette quantité impressionnante de dauphins que nous avons vue restera certainement l’un des moments les plus magiques de notre voyage. Une expérience tout simplement inoubliable ! 🐬❤️ Read more

Andrea Ahrens 16/09/2026

Many thanks for this afternoon. Especially to Lynn, we feel that you really love what you are doing… Read more

Christophe Schouller 16/09/2026

(Translated by Google) Excellent excursion for seeing dolphins and a lovely boat… Read more

Susi Fischer 16/09/2026

(Translated by Google) The trip was well-organized on-site, and the crew on the boat was very… Read more

What people think about

more than 2500 reviews

Intense in knowledge transmission. They excel in animal tracking with non-intrusive methods. I had an amazing, unexpected experience. Wonderful. They teach the importance of caring for and respecting our seas and oceans, which is crucial.

Alba Moreno Ruiz, Spain

Exciting excursion, friendly and knowledgeable staff, not too crowded catamaran. We saw two different species of dolphins and a sperm whale with its calf. Thanks for the wonderful experience!

Donatella Fracassi, Italy

A magical moment! We were able to easily see and interact with the dolphins. There was only our boat with 8 swimmers in total, making it even more enjoyable – a special time with the dolphins. Very clear explanations and a guide who listened and was very pleasant. We will be back 👍

Manuel Fernandez, France

During our vacation, we enjoyed both stand-up paddle and kayaking, resulting in an unforgettable experience. The staff were all incredibly friendly. They recommended restaurants after the activity with a personal touch. 100% recommended.

Andrea Jaramillo Lopez, Spain

An outstanding experience. The marine biologist and the driver were both incredibly passionate. We saw 2 dolphins and 2 sperm whales that dived. An unforgettable memory under perfect weather. Thank you for all these unforgettable moments.

Magali Loriot, France

It’s impressive that we haven’t found anybody during our walking tour. It was amazing the communion with nature. It feels that nature is still untouched.

Sievers, Poland

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