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Mysticeti Odontoceti Test your knowledge Blog Pro Film crews and professional photographers CW Azores Centre & Boats 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! Company and Team 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). About us Blog Get In Touch Contact us Cais da Madalena 9950-305 Madalena do Pico Azores, Portugal +351 292 622 622 (office) +351 926 919 645 (mobile) WhatsApp Email us -- Why CW Azores Are we eco-friendly? Science and conservation Sustainable tourism Greenwashing? No thanks! About the Azores Pico Island and the Azores Where are the Azores How to get here Weather and climate Geography and origin Electricity, currency, etc. About using our website Privacy & Cookies Terms of Use Book Now Covid-19 info Whale Watching in the Azores Book Now Whale Watching Paradise is here! Join us in Pico Book Now Choose your next adventure in P ico Whale Watching 3-4 hours - € 69/adult, € 48/child Read more Book now Swim with Dolphins 3-4 hours - € 85/adult, € 56/child Read more Book now Scuba Diving 1.5 hours to full day - From € 40.9/person Read more Book now All Tours and Packages Full price list and special programmes Read more Book now Whale Watching , swim with dolphins and scuba diving in Pico 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. Enjoy the effect of the Gulf Stream 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. Award-winning destination According to National Geographic, the Azores are the second best destination in the world for sustainable tourism. In Europe, but still secluded 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. Mother & calf Humpback whale - Photo by Justin Hart Why Pico Island and why Madalena 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 . Choose our strategically located base in Madalena CW Azores is uniquely located on the North-Western corner of Pico Island , providing us easy access to the waters South of Pico, all around Faial and to the S. Jorge channel. For Whale Watching , having so many options enables us to counteract the odds of strong winds and/or locally adverse weather and sea conditions. For scuba diving , we are once again in the best spot to reach Princess Alice , the sites where we dive with the sharks and a wealth of local dive spots , including the Marine Protected Area known as Ilheus da Madalena (Islets of Madalena), which is literally a two-minute boat ride from our base. Enjoy the highest whale and dolphin abundance Pico Island is home to over 20 species of whales and dolphins , which makes it a second-to-none spot in the world for Whale Watching and a privileged island in the Azorean archipelago. Feel free to compare our success rates with other spots in the Azores and outside the Azores. In our waters, the Sperm whales are seen year round, along with Bottlenose dolphins , Common dolphins , Risso's dolphins , Striped dolphins . In spring, our guests can enjoy unforgettable encounters with giants such as the Blue whale , Fin whale , Humpback whales , Sei whales . Visit our Whale Watching page . Add a stunning volcano and trekking to the mix Pico Island is unique in featuring the highest mount not only in the Azores, but in the whole of Portugal! Mount Pico (2351 metres) last erupted in 1718 and is now dormant. It is possible to trek all the way to the top and in Madalena we arguably enjoy the best view of all to it. Furthermore, the Pico shelters the waters around the island opposite from wind direction, making our Whale Watching area the one enjoying the best conditions in the Azores. Spotted dolphins, photo by Jan Reyniers Let the images do the talk Watch the video below and many more. Filmed and edited by Stefano Ulivi. Come visit us in Madalena, Pico Island! Book your Tours Book your Dives Whale Watching Holidays Pico Island is home to more than 20 species of whales and dolphins, which makes it a world-famous spot and a privileged island in the Azorean archipelago. Swim with Dolphins For some people the experience is something mystical, for others it is like returning to the origins. For everybody, swimming with wild dolphins is a lifetime experience. Snorkelling You can enter the underwater world without a diving certification. It gets as good as snorkelling with mobulas in Princess Alice, a seamount located 70km offshore. Shark Diving Enjoy close encounters with the Blue shark and the Mako while blue water diving in waters whose visibility is 30 to 40 metres. Princess Alice Located 70km offshore and recognised as one of the best dive sites in the world, Princess Alice is famous for its carousel of mobulas and the presence of other pelagics. Film Crews & Photographers Many film crews and professional photographers have utilised our services to successfully achieve their goal of filming and photographing large cetaceans. Contact us About our Company CW Azores is an official Whale Watching operator, PADI Dive Resort, SSI Dive Centre and travel agency based in Madalena do Pico, Azores, Portugal. Our Success Rates 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 . WHALE WATCHING 97% (Refers to actually seeing whales) SWIM WITH DOLPHINS 98% SHARK DIVING 91% PRINCESS ALICE 100% (Refers to actually seeing the mobulas) Why Choose Us Quality Education Integrity 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. Useful links: Are we eco-friendly? Science and conservation Sustainable tourism Greenwashing? No thanks! 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. To smoothen any access barrier due to wealth situation,...