SHORE EXCURSIONS · PORTUGAL
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The 13 most popular azores shore excursions (ponta delgada) shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
A cruise-only, small-vehicle tour from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades lakes, with a village stroll and an Azores pineapple tasting.
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Shore trip to Furnas for geothermal steam, tea at Gorreana, and optional Terra Nostra hot pool, with convenient cruise port pickup.
“Such a beautiful country, our driver really explained what we're seeing and SO MUCH MORE! We really enjoyed his insight and local knowledge!”
Shore excursion from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades’ Blue and Green Lakes with a glasshouse pineapple stop and easy port pickup.
“Azores Dream tours never showed up - said they lost our confirmation - I think since nobody else booked that tour they just decided to cancel without letting us know. Yes, they issued a refund but we had to scramble to find an independent tour operator at $60 more - they won’t respond to me…”
Cruise excursion on São Miguel linking tea tasting, volcanic Furnas steam, and Terra Nostra thermal pool—pickup included and good value.
“This was a very interesting and informative tour. The guide was outgoing and knowledgeable. He made our excursion an awesome experience. The volcanos are awesome; especially the one that blows smoke back at you. Enjoyed going to the hot springs and putting our feet in the hot water and then the cold. My feet felt…”
Half-day Azores shore excursion from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades, Furnas, or Lagoa do Fogo, with port pickup and 4WD sights.
“Our guide, Delim, was terrific. Due to a medical emergency on another ship, our ship docked very far away from the regular port area. Delim was waiting for us as we stepped off the ship. He had been there 2 hours in advance to make certain he was in the right area to pick us…”
Four hours in Sete Cidades on São Miguel, from pineapple farms to green-and-blue crater lakes, with postcard viewpoints.
“Very beautiful tour. Everything what I want to see I was able to do. Thank you ❤️”
Cruise-friendly 4-hour Sete Cidades tour with Vista do Rei lake views and a pineapple plantation tasting on São Miguel.
“Bruno was knowledgeable, and entertaining. Enjoyed the history and commentary. The weather(rainy and windy) prevented us from enjoying the beauty of the craters and sights. The 20 minute stop in the town center was too long for what there was to see and do. no shopping.”
Ponta Delgada shore excursion to Sete Cidades Blue & Green Lakes: small-group crater viewpoints with a local guide and pineapple stop.
“we really liked our tour person.He was very knowledgeable, professional, great personality. The best tour person so far on our list.”
Cruise day from Ponta Delgada to Blue and Green Lakes, Gorreana tea fields, and Furnas geothermal village with crater views and a chapel stop.
“Very enjoyable and informative. I was the only one in the group that seemed to know about the option to dip in the thermal pool and I had a bathing suit so they dropped me off for an hour while the rest did something else. An email letting everyone know what to bring may have…”
Sete Cidades crater tour from Ponta Delgada: pineapple tasting, Vista do Rei photos, village coffee time, and Mosteiros views in 4 hours.
“The tour was excellent. The guide Mario was Extremely knowledgeable and an additional wine and cheese stop. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the area.”
Cruise-friendly Sete Cidades shore excursion from Ponta Delgada with Blue and Green Lakes views, pineapple stop, and a local guide in 3.5 hours.
“Fabulous tour!”
Shore excursion from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades: pineapple greenhouse tasting, Blue & Green lagoon viewpoints, and cliff views over Mosteiros.
“Une île magnifique à découvrir par le biais de cette excursion. Andrea notre guide était excellente !”
Half-day Sete Cidades crater tour from Ponta Delgada: Vista do Rei, Boca do Inferno views, church stop, photo time. $58.
“I had an amazing time. Shout out to Rodrigo who was super knowledgeable, fun, kind and accommodating. Probably the best guide I ever had”
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