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Coastline and Big Game Fishing

Sport Fishing in Azores on board “Shangai” a 44.8` Hatteras boat.

The Boat
The Shangai is a Hatteras, one of the best and safest construction boats built in the USA for the purpose of game fishing. It is 13.50m long with two diesel engines each with 400Hp and a cruise speed of about 20 knots. The boat is equipped with a main cabin with TV, sofas and dining table. Additionally it has two cabins with two beds each, toilet with shower, and kitchen. On the back there´s a combat chair used specially for big game. On the fly bridge, the skipper commands the boat with navigation equipment as well as electronic fishing equipment. There are sitting areas for guests who wish to have views from a higher place, or to watch big game and dolphins when they're spotted.

Shangai is equipped with outriggers and fishing equipment consisting of one 130 lb rod, 4 80 lb shimano, one 80lb penn international, 4 50 lb rods, 2 4000 electric shimano, several smaller rods for smaller fish, and a large number of lures, and other equipment for the game.

Service
Free drinks are served on board (Coca-Cola or similar, water, beer, and at lunch wine) For lunch one team member (usually George) prepares a lunch that normally is hot, but sometimes is summer it may be a cold salad. Very often we serve the catch of the day, which means the fish that was caught on the griller. Usually afterwards fruit and ice-cream are served. This lunch is valid for all the different ways of sport fishing we practice on board Shangai.

Rates:

Nov 1, 09 – Oct 31, 10	Currency:EURO
Half Day CoastLine Fishing	682,00€
Half Day Big Game Fishing	887,00€
Full Day CoastLine Fishing	1.231,00€
Full Day Big Game Fishing	1.706,00€

Jeep Safari - East Side

There are several stops during this adventure to enjoy the surroundings and beautiful views of the Island.

Itinerary:
- Ponta Delgada
- South side of island; São Roque and Lagoa
- Fire Lake viewpoint
- Caldeira Velha
- Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande
- Monte Escuro
- Gorreana Tea Factory
- Furnas Valley - lunch
- Village of Vila Franca do Campo

Type of Transportation - Jeep Land Rover / Pajero
Place/Port of Departure - Ponta Delgada PoA office
Estimated departure/arrival - 09H00 to 17H00
Lunch - Included

Rates:

75€ - per person*

* Lunch included in price
*All taxes and fees included

( Nov 1, 09 - Oct 31, 10)

Jeep Safari - West Side

There are several stops during this adventure to enjoy the surroundings and beautiful views of the Island.

Itinerary:
- Ponta Delgada;
- North side of the island - São Vicente and Capelas
- Lakes of Empadadas and Canário
- Vista to Rei viewpoint
- Cumeeiras
- Lunch at Sete Cidades village
- Viewpoint Lomba do Vasco
- Village of Mosteiros
- Ferraria

Type of Transportation - Jeep Land Rover or Pajero
Place/Port of Departure - Ponta Delgada's PoA office
Estimated departure/arrival - 09H00 to 17H00

Rates:

75€ - per person*

* Lunch included in price
*All taxes and fees included

( Nov 1, 09 - Oct 31, 10)

Swim with dolphins

Experience swimming with the gracious dolphins such as the Common Atlantic Bottlenose, Risso, Atlantic Spotted and Striped. It is recommended that you book well in advance for the summer dates (June 15 to September 15).

Note: This activity allows you to observe how dolphins behave in the open ocean, their natural habitat. While you are invited to get in the water, you are not expected to touch the animals.

Rules:

-A minimum of two crew members on board (skipper and one person dedicated to the safety of swimmers);

-No more than 2 persons on the water at the same time;

Free diving only allowed;

-The final decision to allow swimmers in the water rests with the skipper;

-Maximum 6 persons together on the boat.

Rates:

65€- 2 to 3 persons

( Nov 1, 09 - Oct 31, 10)

Whale Watching- Semi-rigid Hull Boat (Zodiac)

Test your spirit of adventure and leave with an appreciation for these gentle creatures. It is recommended that you book well in advance for the summer dates (June 15 to September 15).

Sperm whales the largest and most numerous in these waters, are readily identified throughout photographs taken of the undersides of their flukes when diving.

The other toothed whales frequently sighted are Northern Bottlenose whales, Pilot whales, Orcas and Sowerby's Beaked whales. In addition, the dolphins sighted regularly in these waters are Common Atlantic Bottlenose, Risso, Atlantic Spotted and Striped.

Trips depart from:
- Ponta Delgada

Trip length:
- Half day

Rates:

Per person	Nov 1, 07 - May 31, 08	Jun 1, 10 - Sep 30, 10	Oct 1, 10 - Oct 31, 10
	45,00€	53,00€	45,00€

Whale Watching- Rigid Hull (Fiber glass) boat

Sperm whales the largest and most numerous in these waters, are readily identified throughout photographs taken of the undersides of their flukes when diving.

The other toothed whales frequently sighted are Northern Bottlenose whales, Pilot whales, Orcas and Sowerby's Beaked whales. In addition, the dolphins sighted regularly in these waters are Common Atlantic Bottlenose, Risso, Atlantic Spotted and Striped.

Trips depart from:
- Ponta Delgada
- Vila Franca do Campo

Trip length:
- Half day

Rates:

52€- per person (Adults)

( Nov 1, 09 - Oct 31, 10)