4h Shore Excursion - Sete Cidades Highlights from Cruise Terminal

Duration3h - 4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English

Group sizeUp to 33 travelers

Overview

This exclusive activity is designed specifically for cruise passengers docking in Ponta Delgada. Your experience begins with a visit to the Santo António Pineapple Plantation, where you can explore the greenhouses, learn about the traditional cultivation process, and enjoy a tasting of fresh pineapple and local pineapple liqueur — a unique way to discover one of the island’s sweetest traditions.

Next, embark on a scenic drive through the picturesque Sete Cidades volcano, enjoying breathtaking views of São Miguel’s lush landscapes on your way to the Vista do Rei viewpoint. At the iconic Sete Cidades viewpoint, you’ll be amazed by the dramatic contrast between the Blue and Green Lakes, nestled within a dormant volcanic crater — a truly mesmerizing view and perfect photo opportunity.

We will then make a stop in the village center of Sete Cidades, allowing time to visit the Neo-Gothic São Nicolau Church and experience the charm of this historic community.

Before returning to Ponta Delgada, the tour includes a stop at the Miradouro do Escalvado, offering spectacular views over the Ilhéus dos Mosteiros and the village of Mosteiros, beautifully situated on a lava-fan coastline. This is the perfect spot to capture the final breathtaking photos of the day.

At the end of the tour, we will ensure you are returned to your cruise ship on time, your heart full of memories of São Miguel’s incredible landscapes.

What's included

Top sightseeing places in Sete Cidades Volcano
Tour starting time adjustable to ship's arrival and disembark
Pick-up from Ponta Delgada cruise ship terminal
Pineapple plantation visit & tasting

Entrance fees and personal purchases
Tips

What to expect

Arruda Pineapple Plantation
15m

Discover the only pineapple plantation planted in glass greenhouses and learn about the cultivation process.
Vista do Rei Miradouro
15m

Considered as one of the seven wonders of Portugal, this is a viewpoint where the most famous lakes of the Azores can be admired. The blue and green lake, are without a doubt a unique and magical sight.
Caldeira das Sete Cidades
30m

Inside the Sete Cidades volcano you will have the opportunity to explore the the parish, visit the São Nicolau church or stroll along the blue lagoon's edge.
Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado
10m

Viewpoint at altitude above the coast from where you can admire the huge cliffs and the black rocks of the Mosteiros islets. This will be the last point before returning to Ponta Delgada.
Ponta Delgada
30m

The return to the starting point takes around 30 minutes and travellers can choose their drop-off location: back to the cruise terminal or city center.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

For cruise ships docking at the commercial harbor, pick-up will be made at the shuttle stop.

Meeting point

We kindly ask that you disembark as quickly as possible. For all ships docking at the cruise terminal, the meeting point is INSIDE the terminal lounge, where our guide will be holding a sign with “iGoAzores” just in front of the disembark gate.

End point

For cruise ships docking at the commercial harbor, pick-up will be made at the shuttle stop.

End point

We kindly ask that you disembark as quickly as possible. For all ships docking at the cruise terminal, the meeting point is INSIDE the terminal lounge, where our guide will be holding a sign with “iGoAzores” just in front of the disembark gate.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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