Why Futurismo is the Top Choice: 26 Reasons

Since the beginning of our Project, we have been heavily involved with the preservation and promotion of our Region, accordingly to our objective of creating value and bringing prosperity to the Azores and the Azoreans, decisively contributing to the qualification and valorization of tourism in the Azores tourism, through science, education, culture, and sharing, aiming to create memories and impact travelers, in perfect respect for our land and our people.

Family-Owned, Independent Company

We started out as a family-owned company and despite having grown, we keep being a family-owned company, always with the same general manager in charge. We keep faithful to the values that were the cornerstone of our foundation.

30+ years of experience

With more than 30 years, of existence, we are one of the most experienced companies in the whole Azores Islands, and the first whale and dolphin watching company in São Miguel.

Pioneers and Leaders

We have pioneered nature-based adventure travel in the Azores and have been leading the way for several decades, striving to keep helping the Azores take the right path in tourism.

A One-Stop Company

From half-day tours to detailed itineraries. with our DMC work, we have you covered in the Azores. We offer a diverse range of possibilities both for direct clients and for businesses promoting our islands.

The Art of Hosting

In the beginning, there was passion! And it still lives on! Bigger and bigger. We are made of people who are hardwired to care for others. Who are passionate about our land, our people, and our nature, and that show that when they are sharing those with our guests. Of course, we train our staff continuously and they know about history and stories, fauna, flora, and culture, but passion is the centerpiece of our project. Because when we´re having fun, you´ll have fun.

Science Meets Tourism

During all our tours at sea, we collect scientific data that we will, later on, analyze and share with researchers from all over the world. The investigation that we do in the field is very important worldwide to better understand the behavior and territorial patterns of whales, dolphins, and all kinds of marine life.

Responsible Whale Watching

If you care about nature as much as we do, then we are made to be together, during a responsible and fun experience. We have been certified by the World Cetacean Alliance – the biggest organization for the protection of cetaceans worldwide – as a responsible whale watching company. We love our wild animals and we respect them, thanks to a strict code of conduct to approaching whales. Our skippers have years of experience and we always evaluate the behavior of the animals. If they don’t feel comfortable with our presence, we will leave them alone.

100% Guarantee of Seeing a Cetacean

Proudly Azorean Local Experts!

We’re based in Ponta Delgada, with a presence also in Pico, and our team is made up of people who live, breathe, eat and sleep in the Azores. This is our home and we are eager to share it with the world. We have the contacts and the knowledge of our islands, people, and places. We have amazing connections across the islands and are totally in tune with the best experiences throughout. Our team always has the phone number and the friendship of that person that will add the extra touch to an experience!

“Glocal” Nature of Our Staff

Since the very beginning, our project has always opened its doors to the World, trying to embrace others and improve our way through sharing. We´re proudly Azoreans by birth or by heart, having collaborators from several Azorean islands, Portugal mainland, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, and so many other countries.

Empowering the Local Community

When faced with COVID, we placed 12 persons in a permanent contract with us. We´re a team of 60 persons, full-time, year-round, in a sign that tourism has to protect and be good for our community, above everything else. Having our team year-round allows us to achieve higher levels of service and a great standard of operations.

Give Back to Our Community

Our success is shared with our community through educational activities in our facilities, collaboration with social institutions and schools, sports clubs or programs that we sponsor and create, like the Guardians of the Azores.

Local Recognition

Through the years our Project has been recognized for the way defend our local relations and the seriousness with which we do business, being awarded with awards such as SME Leader and SME Excellence, by official institutes, as well as being invited to partner with several local events.

High-Quality Experiences

Our main goal at Futurismo Azores Adventures is to offer our travelers the best experiences surrounded by our magnificent people, incredible landscapes, and wild animals. We want you to spend an amazing time in the company of knowledgeable guides and to love our islands. That is our special mission and we work hard to provide special moments and unforgettable sensations. Sharing our passion with you is a privilege for us, bringing emotions that will make you want to return to the Azores Islands to discover more.

Educative Experiences

For sure, you will have a great time filled with laughter, wonder, and awesomeness with us. But you will also learn a lot about the Azores thanks to our knowledgeable guides and educative material such as illustrated catalogs, posters, maps, and other items with lots of details about our nature. Thanks to our ongoing scientific research, we have so many interesting things to show you, that you cannot have access to anywhere else.

Great Interpreters to Host You

When you go on a sea tour with us, our guides are actually professional marine biologists who know what they are talking about. They know everything about cetaceans and have so much knowledge to share with you. Our experienced guides on land are experts in the environment, culture, geology, and history of our islands. If you want to know more about the Azores, they are the ones you should speak to. Throughout the year they undergo internal and external continuous training to improve our experiences.

An Orchestra of Professionals

Sometimes we may be out of tune, but that´s the exception that confirms the rule. This is a well-tuned orchestra of 60 persons with different missions! We are marine biologists, travel designers, land guides, lookouts, sales, mechanics, maintenance and cleaning, logístics and planning, marketing, content, photo and video, drivers, and much more.

Highly Qualified and Experienced Staff

More than half of our staff has higher degree education, including masters. The fun part of this is that in several cases, those masters were done with data from our scientific work. Besides, we have skippers, guides, and lookouts with decades of experience, in a great mix where youth and experience walk together.

Flexibility and Problem Solving

Our team knows how to design and operate amazing experiences but we encourage you to make them your own, going private, if that is what you want We offer a range of activity levels and experience types, from our weekly structure to on-request ones, allowing you to choose the one that favors you best. Whenever problems arise, and they will in the North Atlantic, we put on all of our efforts to tackle them. With our own staff and fleet, it´s always easier for us.

Rigorous Planning

Time is something precious and memories are built when we feel safe and in a flow. All of our experiences are planned and scripted, with due safety and risk analysis made to ensure the interpretation and the ideas we want to give you are done in perfect safety. Through the low season, we take our time to ensure we tend to details that can be changed to continuously improve our experiences.

We Speak Your Language

Our sea and land staff come from all around the globe. We probably speak your language or at least a language you can understand. We can provide most of our services in Portuguese, English, French, German, Spanish, and many other languages. Ask us when you book the tour if we have a guide who speaks your language so that we can better be prepared to offer you a great and personalized experience.

Our Own Fleet! Equipment Diversity

Do you prefer an extreme adventure or a cozy one? At Futurismo, we have all kinds of land and sea fleets so we can fulfill everyone’s needs, from the youngest age to elderly people. On land, enjoy a comfy ride in a stable van with all the equipment needed to relax and have great vacations, or opt for one of our fierce 4WD jeeps for river crossing and dirt roads. At sea, we have our spacious catamarans where you can sit inside if it is too cold for you outside or you can walk freely around the deck. On our speedy zodiac boats, we are closer to the water and arrive first at the whales. Prepare to have a bumpy ride and get some splashes.

An Experience for All

At Futurismo, we believe that Less is More. In that sense, less people is more intimate and you will enjoy more your experience in the Azores. We want to give you an almost private and down-to-earth adventure. Forget big buses full of people for sightseeing tours, we prefer our small vans and jeeps. At sea, you can choose between our big catamarans, accessible for all, or our small zodiac boats where only a few people can come on board. Enjoy your vacations in the Azores with us in a relaxed yet fun way.

Experiences for Everyone

Experiences are personal and subjective. They can be lived alone, in small groups, with family, with friends, with new friends, or among other travelers. On sea or on land, gazing at different landscapes, heritage, and cultural elements. Through our islands, we take pride on trying to have an experience to impact everyone.

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What people think about

4.8

15990 reviews

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

Vanessa Fraser 16/09/2026

(Translated by Google) A wonderful excursion! Well organized and the staff were incredibly… Read more

Luc Peeraer 16/09/2026

(Translated by Google) We were unlucky and only saw dolphins. (Original) Wij hadden pech en hebben… 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