Boat Tour to the Nature Reserve of Vila Franca Islet in São Miguel, Azores

Enjoy this incredible boat tour to Volcano island of Vila Franca, São Miguel. Spend a wonderful day with your friends, family or couple.

The tour begins with an introduction to the volcanic islet's geology, plants, and animals species that can be found, the nature reserve's rules, and safety. Everyone will follow the Guide and Skipper to their designated boat and travel for 10 minutes by sea to the Islet.

You will disembark at the islet’s harbor, for a hour-and-half tour to explore the volcanic marvel and its notorious features. The islet crater is rocky with endemic Azorean Heather, Firetree and other flora species making this a beautiful living habitat for wildlife, and often birds can be observed, such as Buzzards, Turnstones, Sanderlings, Little Egrets, Whimbrels, Canaries, Wagtails, and even Sally lightfoot crab colonies!

It is alive (life rich) all year, especially in Autumn and Winter. Your guide will keep you informed on what you are observing and is available throughout your tour to provide answers to any specific question you may have, feel free to ask!

At 16:15 it is time to get onboard for a boat tour around the Islet, and then head back to the Marina for check-out.

Know before you go:
● Eat light, and bring your personal water supply, sunscreen and chapstick for the Sun. Light food is permitted, and a Camera is essential, especially for photography lovers - protect any personal equipment.
● NOT FOR pregnant, with weak back, in wheelchair or delicate health conditions, or under the age of 4.
● Bathing is not permitted at this time of the year for protection of species.