The Origin
It would sound perfect if we were to tell that this project started with an incredibly designed business plan, precise KPIs and objectives and top-notch marketing! Nevertheless, that would not be true.
Futurismo is an act of passion. For our islands, our culture, our people, our sea, and the amazing cetaceans that have crafted the Azoreans. A passion for the best of our islands. Going slow and taking in the best of the Azores. Our people, the amazing fauna and flora, our culture our history and stories.
When the Azores turned away from the whaling industry, we saw what the future of the islands would look like and led the travel evolution to whale watching, and contributed decisively to transforming the relationship of the Azoreans with the cetaceans.
Explore, Love and Protect
Always connecting tourism with science and education, Futurismo aims to be more than just a tourism company and seeks to contribute to a more balanced lifestyle in which our society and travellers are more aware of the nature that surrounds us.
Ever since the beginning of the company we’ve been carving out unparalleled active travel experiences from every corner of our jaw-droppingly gorgeous archipelago.
Operating a very diverse range of activities, we provide for travellers who want to experience the Azores in a way that is befitting the culture, wildlife, and natural beauty of the archipelago.
We are the only one-stop company in the Azores, owning the supply chain, having amazing partnerships in the Archipelago, and taking care of every single detail, allowing us to create amazing memories with authentic experiences in the pristine Azores nature!
With more than 30 years of experience operating in the Azores archipelago, there's no doubt we've mastered the art of the active holiday.
The Guardians
RESPECT. PROTECT. SHARE.
A team of almost 60 dedicated professionals, from travel designers to guides, to marine biologists and lookouts, skippers, or photographers, we´re all united by the idea of creating amazing experiences that can give travellers a true sense of what are the Azores through real connection with our persons and land.

Ruben Rodrigues
Owner & General Manager

Nelson Santos
Executive Manager

Carlos Picanço
Sales & Marketing Manager

Ana Vieira
Operations Coordinator

Fernando Coelho
Skipper

Natalia Silveira
Accountant

Mélissa Masvaleix
Copywriter

Paulo Medeiros
Guide

Claudia Silveira
Incoming

Álvaro RP
Filmmaker / Marketing

Roberto Soares
Lookout

Mário Medeiros
Skipper

Dina Correia
Front office

Rafael Martins
Biologist / Skipper

Thomas Rizzo
Guide

Ana Rita Pacheco
Front Office

Eulália Pacheco
Guide

Júlia Couto
Incoming

Andre Pacheco
Lookout

Mariana Silva
Biologist

Fabiana Raposo
Front Office

Filipe Rodrigues
Guide

David Rodrigues
Photographer / Skipper

Cristina Gaudencio
Incoming

José Coelho
Lookout

Inês Coelho
Guide

Rodrigo Viveiros
Guide

Carine Zimmemann
Guide

Patricia Silva
Front Office

Chiara Cuozzo
Guide

Tiago Balbino
Guide

Angélica Real
Front Office

Dinis Jacob
Biologist

Sérgio Matos
Incoming

Jennifer Kiefer
Guide

Heindrun Schulte
Guide

Luis Lopes
Customer Service

Andreia Pereira
Guide

María Huamán
Biologist

Rita Nogueira
Back Office

Tiago Sousa
Digital Marketing Manager

Nuno Cordeiro
Guide

Cátia Chaves
Business Development Coordinator

Marisa Câmara
Guide

Rodrigo Vale
Intern
Reviews
What people think about

Depois de nadar com os golfinhos em mar aberto senti-me diferente … senti uma energia tão poderosa. É uma experiência que recomendo a todos!
É impressionante que não tenhamos encontrado ninguém durante nosso passeio a pé. Foi incrível a comunhão com a natureza. Parece que a natureza ainda está intocada.
Tivemos uma ótima viagem para observação de baleias! Comparado com alguns dos outros operadores que estavam na água no mesmo dia, os guias da Futurismo parecem importar-se muito mais com os animais (quando avistamos uma baleia, o skipper lentamente aproximou-nos dela, tentando não a incomodar, enquanto alguns outros barcos foram em alta velocidade).
Vimos cerca de uma dúzia de cachalotes jovens e um grande grupo de golfinhos, mas mesmo sem avistarmos, a fantástica viagem de barco teria valido o dinheiro!
Guias muito experientes e com um inglês falado excelente. A empresa demonstra verdadeira paixão por trabalhar com os turistas e por transmitir uma boa experiência cultural.
Gostei particularmente do facto de podermos visitar São Miguel no passeio de jipe e fiquei com uma ideia totalmente diferente da nossa última viagem.
O guia da ilha dá-lhe informação valiosa, especialmente no que diz respeito à história e tradições açorianas. Excelente serviço e guias amigáveis e maravilhosos!