Shore Excursion Sete Cidades Crater Half Day

Sete Cidades Half-Day Shore Excursion (Comfortable Car or Van) Discover Sete Cidades, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal, on this scenic half-day shore excursion. Enjoy pick-up directly at the Ponta Delgada cruise terminal and travel in a comfortable car or van through the island’s lush, volcanic landscape. Your first stop is the stunning Vista do Rei viewpoint, where you’ll admire the iconic twin lakes—Lagoa Azul (Blue Lake) and Lagoa Verde (Green Lake)—set inside a vast volcanic crater. Their contrasting colors and surrounding beauty make this one of the Azores’ most photographed sites. Continue down into the crater to explore the quiet village of Sete Cidades. Stroll through its charming streets and visit the 19th-century São Nicolau Church, a peaceful neo-Gothic building framed by gardens. This tour offers a perfect mix of natural wonder, culture, and relaxation—ideal for cruise guests with limited time who want to experience the heart of São Miguel.

1. 1

   Caldeira das Sete Cidades

   1 hour

   We will visit one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal. This crater is a "must see" located at the western end on the island of São Miguel. Our small group will visit the famous look out Vista do Rei, where King D.Carlos 1 and Queen D.Amélia visited in 1901. We will visit the crater lakes and even have a small comfort stop inside the crater.

2. 2

   Lagoa do Canario

   30 min

   Within the Lagoa do Canario Park we visit the famous view point of Boca do Inferno. This view point overlooks the Sete Cidades crater.

3. 3

   Vista do Rei Miradouro

   30 min

   The most famous view point over looking the Sete Cidades crater. It gets its name (The kings View) from the visit from the king D. Carlos I and Queen D Amélia on the 6 of July 1901

4. 4

   Sete Cidades

   30 min

   We make a small comfort stop inside the Sete Cidades Crater, Here we can visit the church of Sao Nicolau, walk around the small vaillage or simply relax and enjoy a drink.

5. 5

   Miradouro da Boca do Inferno

   40 min

   Obtain beautiful photos of the Sete Cidades crater from this belvedere.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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