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Our base and boats are located in the touristic marina of Madalena do Pico, right across the ferry station that connects you to the other islands.
Come visit us in Pico!

CW Azores was founded in 2007 by Dania Tesei, Enrico Villa and Michael Costa.

The company, based in Pico, is an official Whale Watching operator in the Azores (Licence 3/2008), PADI Dive Resort, SSI Dive Centre and a registered Travel and Tourism Agency in Portugal (RNAVT: 7277).

LIVE Real-time Whale Watching updates
Thank to an app we developed internally, while navigating this website you will automatically receive live updates from our boats. To see an example click here

Scientific research
We actively contribute to scientific research, along with hosting University students as trainees, or while they carry out the field work needed to complete their degrees. click here

Sighting data
We record and publish the outcome of our Whale Watching and Swim with Dolphins tours separately, so that you can see what species were observed specifically from each boat. Sightings are updated daily. click here

Charts and Statistics
We provide you with species-specific, month-by-month sighting charts, so that you can pick the best time of the year to join us and see your favourite whale and dolphin species. click here

Whale & Dolphin Quiz
You can test your knowledge on Cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises) by taking our online quiz. It is a pretty tough one, we know! However, in the end we will tell you what questions you did not answer correctly (if any, of course ) and let you try again. click here

Pico Dogs is a registered charity (No. ) based in Pico, helping the abandoned dogs and cats of the island through several projects. For instance, in sterilization campaigns it supports families who cannot easily pay for veterinary care. Pico Dogs is also building a rescue centre that will host elderly dogs coming from the 3 local shelters.

CW Azores supports Pico Dogs by promoting their campaigns and sponsoring a special snorkeling tour called "Snorkel for Dogs", where 50% of retail price is donated to help the abandoned animals. The Staff of CW Azores also contributes with voluntary work.

Are you willing to help or make a donation? Visit PicoDogs.org

Lying in the middle of the North Atlantic ocean, more than 1000km west of Portugal, the Azores comprise an archipelago of nine islands. They represent the emerging peaks of a huge submarine mountain chain known as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge , that divides the entire length of the ocean from North to South.

Bathed in the warm waters of the Gulf Stream the islands unique landscape, nature and rich marine life are tightly connected to their origin and geographic location.

According to National Geographic, the Azores are the second best destination in the world for sustainable tourism.

While literally in the middle of the ocean, the Azores are a just a 2.5-hour flight from Lisbon and a 5-hour flight overall from most main cities in Europe.

CW Azores is based on Pico Island, the place to be for all those seeking close encounters with whales, swimming with wild dolphins, great adventures, scuba diving with large pelagics, fun snorkelling and an incredibly abundant marine life.

Visit our Whale Watching page

Watch the video below and many more. Filmed and edited by Stefano Ulivi.

In spring, Pico turns into a snack bar for migrating baleen whales and such event should not be missed!

Meet the biggest animal ever to inhabit our planet, which we target specifically in this Whale Watching programme. Learn more...

This holiday package provides a balanced focus on all baleen whales: Fin whale, Blue whale, Humpback and Sei whale. Learn more...

Come visit us in Madalena, Pico Island!

CW Azores is an official Whale Watching operator, PADI Dive Resort, SSI Dive Centre and travel agency based in Madalena do Pico, Azores, Portugal.

We are based based in Pico, which is part of the so called Triangle - the portion of the Azorean archipelago that enjoys the highest Whale Watching success rate and highest cetacean diversity.
As for scuba diving, it is also the only area in the Azores where shark diving is highly successful. Last, but not least, we are ideally located to reach Princess Alice seamount.

SWIM WITH DOLPHINS 98%

We employ talented, passionate people, which are also very friendly and genuinely strive to make our guests happy and fully satisfied.

Our centre is very well equipped, spacious and just 20 metres away from the boarding peer. Care and maintenance of our boats is nothing short of state-of-the-art.

We actively contribute to scientific research, along with hosting University students as trainees, or as they carry out the field work needed to complete their degrees.

To smoothen any access barrier due to wealth situation, students at CW Azores are never charged for their internships.

Moreover, accommodation and food expenses are always covered by the company.

All our employees are contracted and paid fairly.

They are all insured in full compliance with the Portuguese Law.

Find us right across the ferry station, in the Marina of Madalena.

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A wonderful place, fantastic trips. Can't believe how many whales and dolphins we saw, and the view from the top of Little Pico is worth the sore legs! The most unforgettable trip, thanks to your friendly Team.

We had the most perfect week with you at the ocean.
Saw lots of beautiful things on and under the water.
We hope to come back here.
Thanks a lot and big compliments to the crew.