Cruises from Ponta Delgada, Europe Cruises from Ponta Delgada, Ponta Delgada Cruise Deals

Ponta Delgada

Located on Sao Miguel Island in the Azores (a Portuguese territory), Ponta Delgada is a unique destination that is featured on many cruise itineraries. This city is famous for its natural, breathtaking landscape, primarily derived from volcanic activity. It is also where you can admire Gothic-style architecture, and discover everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Azorean culture. Ponta Delgada is home to iconic landmarks (such as the three arched city gates), cave tours, historic forts, museums, churches, gardens, markets, and even a pineapple plantation. Plus, this city is well-known for serving fresh seafood in its local restaurants, including everything from cod all the way to octopus! Mouthwatering pastries are also another specialty that you should not miss when spending time in Ponta Delgada.

A great time of year to visit Ponta Delgada, for its most pleasant weather, is between April and November.

American Discount Vacations is proud to offer the best deals possible on all cruises from Ponta Delgada. Backed by our "Low Price Guarantee," and powered by our team of expert travel agents, we're sure to exceed your expectations when booking your next cruise departing from Ponta Delgada!

Destination Calendar

Make a selection below to view the cruises available during that month in that destination.

View Pricing by Room Type:

Pricing listed above is per person, based on double occupancy in the least expensive accommodations available, is subject to change, and may not reflect the most recent pricing (as pricing gets updated throughout the day). Prices may not reflect discounts and special promotions that you may qualify for. Go to the Category selection step of the online booking process to view the live pricing and latest offers. Taxes, fees, and port expenses are additional (and are displayed on the Search Results step (and the steps that follow it) in the online booking process.

Things to do near Ponta Delgada

These are just a few of the more popular tourist attractions in Ponta Delgada, along with a brief description:

♦ Coal Caves

If you’ve ever wanted to tour a cave, now is your chance! Ponta Delgada’s Coal Caves offer guided tours of natural caves that were formed by lava. During your tour, you can see the inside of the caves, as well as learn about how they were formed and the different kinds of stone that they are made from. The tours run about 30 to 45 minutes in length, making this a quick but interesting and unique activity, especially for a rainy day! If you plan on checking out this activity, ensure that you bring a good pair of walking shoes, the surface of the caves can sometimes be challenging to walk on.

♦ Fort Saint Blaise

History buffs are certain to appreciate a trip to Fort Saint Blaise. This 16th century fort is well-preserved and provides you with incredible insight into the area’s history and military past. Among some of the items you can view in the museum include weapons, uniforms, guns, model planes, military vehicles, and other war artifacts used in Portugal. You can navigate from room to room via tunnels, which is an interesting experience. You can easily spend a few hours taking in all the interesting history presented here!

♦ Jardim Antonio Borges

A wonderful way to spend some time outdoors in Ponta Delgada is to visit Jardim Antonio Borges, a beautiful botanical garden. Some of the natural wonders you can admire when you visit here include a duck pond, caves, a playground, stone bridges, quaint walkways, and tons of lush greenery! These gardens are so beautifully designed that you might even feel like you’re wandering around in a storybook setting! You might also come across a few stray chickens and cats during your visit. When it comes time for lunch, stop by the café and grab a nice snack to enjoy in the fresh, open air!

Average Monthly Weather for Ponta Delgada

Temperature

Average monthly high and low temperatures. Values are in Fahrenheit (switch to Celsius):

Precipitation

Total per month. Values are in inches (switch to millimeters):

Days of precipitation per month:

The information above is provided for informational purposes only. Monthly statistics are based on the most recent instance of that month. Weather is subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. The data is provided by a third-party and we accept no liability regarding its accuracy.