Vila Franca Islet: 0% Carbon Biologist Guided e-Boat Tour
Overview
A Biophony for the Ears! Circle boat around the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo – off the southern coast of São Miguel island, to see and learn about the beautiful submerged volcano’s past geology and living habitat!
What's Included
- Impermeable Full Suit and Life Vest
- 0% Carbon 0% Noise HPDE e-Boat
- Experienced Skipper
- Insurance
- All Necessary Equipment
- Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide
- Personal Water supply
- Sunscreen and Lip Balm
- Hotel Pickup & Drop-off (available separately)
Meeting Location
Marina de
9680-187 Islands, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Meet us at Marina de Vila Franca do Campo for check-in at the specified time.
The adventure begins with an informative briefing covering the Islet's captivating geology, living Fauna and Flora, details about the Protected Nature Reserve, and boat safety.
Follow your guide and skipper to your designated boat for 5-minutes across the channel to the Princess Ring, and enjoy a boat exploration around the Islet.
Witness dramatic volcanic landscape and the season’s thriving marine ecosystem — a haven for various bird species, vibrant fish, and even elusive Lightfoot Crabs!
This stunning relic of an oceanic volcanic cone, shaped by Atlantic's forces, is not only a sanctuary for life but also deeply woven into the history of Vila Franca do Campo. Your guide will enrich your experience with captivating narratives and to answer any questions.
Conclude your tour with a scenic return to the Marina.
Know before you go - Eat light, bring your personal water supply, sunscreen and chapstick, and warm clothing. Light food is permitted, a camera is highly recommended - protect any personal equipment. Bathing is not permitted on this tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- No Children under the age of 4
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT it is not possible to control animals' behavior in the wild, or to guarantee that you will see a specific species at a specific time frame.
- This is a high conservational risk activity - a qualified Guide will always be there to ensure the best environmental & conservation standards during tour.
- English is the official language, but our team is multinational and will do their best to accommodate your preferred language (this is not guaranteed).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-58075P12
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Top10Adventures® customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (+00).
- This adventure requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Impermeable Full Suit and Life Vest.
- 0% Carbon 0% Noise HPDE e-Boat.
- Experienced Skipper.
- Insurance.
- All Necessary Equipment.
- Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide.
- Personal Water supply.
- Sunscreen and Lip Balm.
- Hotel Pickup & Drop-off (available separately).
This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This adventure requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vila Franca Islet: 0% Carbon Biologist Guided e-Boat Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- No Children under the age of 4
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vila Franca Islet: 0% Carbon Biologist Guided e-Boat Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Top10Adventures®. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Impermeable Full Suit and Life Vest
- 0% Carbon 0% Noise HPDE e-Boat
- Experienced Skipper
- Insurance
- All Necessary Equipment
- Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide
- Personal Water supply
- Sunscreen and Lip Balm
- Hotel Pickup & Drop-off (available separately)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- No Children under the age of 4
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT it is not possible to control animals' behavior in the wild, or to guarantee that you will see a specific species at a specific time frame.
- This is a high conservational risk activity - a qualified Guide will always be there to ensure the best environmental & conservation standards during tour.
- English is the official language, but our team is multinational and will do their best to accommodate your preferred language (this is not guaranteed).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
