Swimming with dolphins in São Miguel from Ponta Delgada, Azores

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1 half day
Occasionally sporty
From 12 years-old and up
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From€125

Experience a boat trip from Ponta Delgada to swim with dolphins on the island of Sâo Miguel.

The Azores is the ideal place to discover nature and wildlife in its purest state. These islands are one of the few places in Europe where you can see dolphins, but what if we told you that you can not only see them but also swim with them?

Join Picos de Aventura in Ponta Delgada on a snorkelling excursion to swim with dolphins in Sâo Miguel, in their natural habitat, the open sea around Ponta Delgada.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure in the deep blue sea. As you swim in the crystal clear waters surrounding Ponta Delgada, the dolphins of the Atlantic Ocean will approach you and swim around you. Curious and intelligent as they are, they will try to identify you and welcome you to the open sea.

All Picos De Aventura excursions are animal friendly and respectful of international laws for the preservation of natural resources, so if you are in the Azores and want to observe some of the most interesting animals of the ocean, book this amazing snorkelling excursion in Sâo Miguel!

You will see common dolphins (Delphinus delphis), Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) and Risso's dolphins (Grampus griseus) or bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), an experience you will never forget!

Don't think twice and book now this amazing and unforgettable adventure to swim with dolphins in Sâo Miguel!

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From€125

Practical information

Boat tour from Ponta Delgada to snorkel with dolphins.

Course of events

- Meeting with the instructor of the activitu in Picos de Aventura centre.

- Briefing in the centre on the behaviour of dolphins and how to approach them in a respectful and safe way.

- Start of the boat tour to locate the dolphins.

- Then, its time for the interaction during and hour and a half more or less. The whole process will be carefully evaluated to ensure that the animals are comfortable and available to share their habitat.

- Arrival at he Marina of Ponta Delgada.

- End of the activity

Activity requirements

Basic swimming skills required.

Participants are recommended to tie their hair up (if applicable).

Special terms

Please check with our staff before booking if you have any medical issues (Pregnancy, heart problems, spinal issues, recent surgery, etc).


Meeting point:
Marina Pêro de Teive Av. João Bosco Mota Amaral 9500-771 Ponta Delgada
Spoken languages:English, Portuguese
Included
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Life jacket (mandatory use)
  • Instructor
  • Boat tour
Excluded
  • Water
  • Photos
  • Transportation to the meeting point
Do not forget to bring
  • Beachwear
  • Swimming suit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Casual footwear that can get wet
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Hat
  • Waterproof bag (to store cell phone and / or camera, optional)
  • Windbreaker (optional)
  • Lycra shirt (optional)
  • Neoprene gloves (optional)

Reviews

Average rating

4.9/5

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Laura R., Austria — 06/08/2024
5/5
We had so much fun and saw the dolphins up close as they were catching a fish swarm. The marine biologist on board was amazing an we felt like we did not disturb the dolphins too much. Totally recommended!
Ben K., United States — 18/06/2022
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.
Ralph G., Switzerland — 30/07/2017
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!!!
THEODOROS B., Greece — 08/09/2018
5/5
Do it!
Alma R., Spain — 31/08/2023
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.

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