Snorkelling Excursion on the island of Faial, Azores
Discover the underwater fauna and flora of the Azores during this snorkelling excursion on the island of Faial organised by experienced instructors!
Practical information
Enjoy 2 sessions of 1 hour each and discover snorkelling on Faial Island under the supervision of a certified instructor!
Please allow 5h30 in total for this activity, including 2 hours snorkelling.
- Meeting with your instructor at the dive centre
- Equipment (changing rooms are available on site)
- 15-minute boat trip to the first snorkelling site
- Activity briefing and safety talk
- 1st snorkelling session supervised by the instructor from the boat (1 hour)
- Boat trip to the 2nd snorkelling site
- Option to take a break: water, seasonal fruit and Levedo cake will be available on board
- 2nd snorkelling session supervised by the instructor from the boat (1h)
- Return journey to the dive site
- Opportunity to shower and change on site
All participants under 18 must provide written parental consent.
The wetsuits used for this snorkeling activity will give you good buoyancy, so no flotation device is needed.
This activity is not accessible to people with disabilities or limited mobility.
- Snorkelling gear
- Bottled water & snacks
- Insurance
- Boat trip
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Sunglasses
- Hat / cap
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Practical information
Faial is one of the nine islands of the Azores, a Portuguese archipelago in the middle of the North Atlantic. Nicknamed "the blue island" because of the abundance of blue hydrangeas that bloom everywhere in summer along the roads and fields, it is an island of volcanic origin whose landscapes are marked by craters and steep cliffs. One of the island's must-do outdoor activities is snorkelling. And do you know why? Well, because the volcanic landscapes are not confined to the island itself, and extend right down to the seabed! This makes Faial a great place to see a different seabed while snorkeling!
So if you fancy seeing the volcanic rocky seabed that is so characteristic of the Azores, you must try snorkelling on the island of Faial! By joining this excursion organised by passionate instructors from the region, you can admire the octopus, rays and other local fish in all simplicity. Professional instructors will explain everything you need to know before trying snorkelling and will guide you to the best snorkelling spots on the island of Faial. Afterwards, they'll keep an eye on you from the boat and you'll be able to swim in shallow, sheltered bays, perfect for observing marine life from the surface.
During this snorkelling excursion in Faial, everything is planned to ensure that you have a great time. You'll have the chance to take a rest break between your two 1-hour snorkelling sessions, and after the activity you can take a shower at the dive centre. You'll be provided with top-quality equipment, including a wetsuit that provides good buoyancy, fins, mask and snorkel!
If you want to discover snorkelling in the Azores, this excursion to Faial is for you! Don't hesitate to book for a magical experience in contact with marine life!