Horta Cruises
The tranquil little port of Horta on the Azores island of Faial, has played host to transatlantic yachtsmen since it was discovered by the Portuguese in the 15th century.
Regarded as one of the most colourful marinas in the world, Horta is the location of several international regattas each year, and its harbour is known for its vast open-air exhibition of paintings installed on the jetty by visiting sailors.
This emerald-green, volcanic island is an unspoilt environment of craters, lakes, sheer cliffs and lush valleys, to which only picturesque whitewashed houses and stately little baroque churches have been added.
Top Experiences
Capelinhos Volcano
Capelinhos is Faial’s most famous landmark, situated on the western side of the island. The volcano transformed the island between the years of 1957 and 1958 when it erupted with devastating consequences, burying the landscape. The Interpretive Centre at the site depicts the story of the volcanic eruption, and features information on the geological history of the Azores.
Whale Watching
One of the most gratifying and exhilarating experiences you can ever have in the Azores is to go out whale spotting in the summer months when islands like Faial and Pico attract an abundance of these large marine mammals including huge cachalots, pilot whales, numerous species of dolphin and giant marine turtles.
Cruises to Horta
Vistas & Volcanoes of Azores & Madeira • S2217
- Dramatic volcanic landscapes
- Look for whales with the help of ORCA
- Tropical blooms in Madeira
Scenic Islands of the Azores • S2227
- Join ORCA conservationists as they look out for whales
- Visit dramatic volcanic crater lakes in Ponta Delgada
- Explore the pretty town of Cobh
Vistas & Volcanoes of Azores & Madeira • T2221
- With guidance from ORCA, be on the look out for whales
- See dramatic volcanic landscapes in Ponta Delgada
- Take a flower safari tour in Madeira with a local enthusiast
Vistas & Volcanoes of Azores & Madeira • T2227
- Look out for native whales with the help of ORCA
- See dramatic volcanic landscapes in Ponta Delgada
- Take a flower safari tour in Madeira with a local enthusiast
Exploration of South America and the Antarctic • L2301
- An unforgettable South American & Antarctic discovery
- Revel in the sights and cultural highlights of iconic cities
- Witness the wonders of the Galapagos, Andes and Patagonia