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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Practical information
Boat tour from Ponta Delgada to snorkel with dolphins.
- 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
Basic swimming skills required.
Participants are recommended to tie their hair up (if applicable).
Please check with our staff before booking if you have any medical issues (Pregnancy, heart problems, spinal issues, recent surgery, etc).
- Snorkeling equipment
- Life jacket (mandatory use)
- Instructor
- Boat tour
- Water
- Photos
- Transportation to the meeting point
- 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)
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