Sail an Azorean Whaleboat

With a local captain and a lifelong passion

Once a Way of Life. Now Yours to Experience.

The first and only registered maritime tourism experience of its kind in the Azores

Not Just a Passenger. Part of the Crew.

Get involved, feel the boat and experience a living maritime tradition.

Tradition Alive. A Century in Every Voyage

More than a boat ride. Become part of Azorean maritime heritage.

The Real Whaleboat Adventure
Like never Before

No sailing experience needed. Just come aboard.

Upto 6 Guests

From 1 Hour

Flexible Experiences

An Experience that fits You

We will prepare the perfect experience for you 

Step aboard as crew of an award winning captain devoted to preserving this island tradition.

 

 

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A 1929 Whaleboat Sails Again, with You!

Step aboard an authentic Azorean whaleboat, “Nossa Senhora de Fátima”, beautifully rebuilt by João Tavares and captained by Filipe Fernandes, a sailor with over 20 years of experience in mastering these historic vessels.

Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico, the epicenter of whaling culture in the Azores, where whaling stories and the cult of the whaleboat are etched into the soul of its people.
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More than a Boat - it’s who we are

To know this boat is to know the people who made it—and who were made by it. It is memory in motion, culture afloat, and proof that from the hardest circumstances, beauty and excellence can emerge. More than a boat, it carries the story of who we are.

Real Passion with Experience

With over 20 Years racing whaleboats, Filipe is a dedicated guardian of their history and cultural significance, committed to preserving their legacy for future generations.

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Rescued to Remember

Built in 1929, she was abandoned to the elements 50 years later, until an iconic whaler took her in and gave her shelter — now lovingly restored to honor both their legacies.

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