DOLPHINS

It is a very special experience to observe dolphins in their natural habitat. The waters around the Island of Pico are rich feeding grounds for the dolphins and is know as one of the Top Sport for Dolphin observation in the world. The animals hunt on Snipe fish, Bastard mackerels and Sardines. 5 dolphin species meet here in summer.
While the speedy striped dolphins are always very busy and less interested in snorkling you can snorkel well with the other 4 species, the Bottlenose dolphins, Spotted dolphins, Risso´s dolphins and Common dolphins Pico is one of the best places in the world for sustained underwater viewing of these friendly marine mammals.

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainable treatment of the animals is our top priority. Therefore, the experienced skippers also read the behavior of the animals first and decide when or if you are allowed into the water.

With the help of the experienced skippers you can observe the behavior of the whales in peace and learn a lot about their life and migration cycles. 

WHY PICO SPORT

and lots of experience in gentle handling of the animals. We find the whales and dolphins because we work with land based spotters. This technique dates back to the days of the old whalers. With strong binoculars the so called VIGIA searches for the whales and dolphins. They tell the boats the positions of the animals. Thus, we never go blindly to the ocean and work with a 99% success rate in sightings.

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