Snorkeling with Dolphins in São Miguel, Azores

Organized by Picos de Aventura
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Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 1 half day
Spoken languages: English, Portuguese
Minimum age: From 12 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: super flexible More info

Activity description

Live a fantastic experience while in the Azores - get onboard, and join Picos de Aventura for a snorkeling tour to swim with the friendliest dolphins of the Atlantic ocean. Swim with dolphins in their natural habitat - the open sea - and feel in perfect symbiosis with these unique creatures. 

Get ready for an exciting adventure in the deep blue sea. While swimming in the crystal clear waters, the dolphins of the Atlantic ocean will approach you and swim around you. Curious and smart as they are, they will try to identify you and welcome you to the open sea. 

All the tours by Picos De Aventura are respectful to the animals and respectful to the international laws for the preservation of the natural resources. 

You will see the common dolphins (Delphinus delphis), Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), rissos (Grampus griseus) or bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus).

Offer Description

- The adventure begins with a briefing in the centre on the behaviour of dolphins and how to approach them in a respectful and safe way

- The team will make a short tour to locate the dolphins

- Then, its time for the interaction, the whole process will be carefully evaluated to ensure that the animals are comfortable and available to share their habitat.

- A wonderful experience to do while in the Azores.

- Return to the centre

Course of events

08:30 or 1:00 p.m. - Picos de Aventura (Briefing)

09:30 or 14:00 - Beginning of the activity at sea

11:30 or 16:00 - Arrival at he Marina of Ponta Delgada

12:00 or 16:30 - End of the activity

Activity requirements

Basic swimming skills required

Included
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Life jacket (mandatory use)
Do not forget to bring
  • Beachwear
  • Swimming suit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Casual footwear that can get wet
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Meeting point
Marina Pêro de Teive Av. João Bosco Mota Amaral 9500-771 Ponta Delgada Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 24 hours or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
24 hrs
Cancellation 24 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

Reviews

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5 / 5
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  • 5 / 5

Me parece bien que se deje de nadar con delfines. Hay que respetarlos a ellos ante todo. Verlos desde la barca, libres, saltando y si ellos querían, acercándose, es una experiencia maravillosa.

  • 5 / 5

The entire process from check-in to check-out was seamless and professional. We did the morning half-day excursion and was fortunate to come across a few different pods. Would highly recommend to sit back, enjoy the ocean breeze, and take in the picturesque scenery.

  • 5 / 5

Do it!

  • 5 / 5

We had the luck to see common dolphins several times while in the water. Once there were really close and dived below us and the boat. On an earlier event we had the chance to see several whales inkl. one very big sperm whale. Two times saw the tail fin!!!