Snorkelling Excursion on the island of Santa Maria, Azores

From€65
5.5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up

Discover the underwater flora and fauna of the Azores on this professionally supervised snorkelling trip on the island of Santa Maria!

May 2025
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Practical information

Meeting point:
Haliotis Dive Center Faial - Santa Maria Rua Cruz Teixeira, Hotel Colombo, 9580-473 Vila Do Porto
Spoken languages:Portuguese, English, French
Cancellation: Flexible
Weather guarantee:Free rescheduling or refund if the activity must be cancelled due to bad weather.
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The island of Santa Maria, located at the south-eastern tip of the Azores archipelago, boasts a sunny climate, golden hills and clear sandy beaches, a rarity among the Portuguese Atlantic islands. The oldest of the Azores islands, it offers a contrast of semi-arid landscapes and lush green valleys, in a peaceful and authentic atmosphere. It's also an ideal spot for snorkelling, thanks to its calm, warm, crystal-clear waters, which are home to a rich variety of marine life.

If you want to go snorkelling on the island of Santa Maria, join this excursion organised by passionate instructors from the region: you'll be able to admire the octopus, rays and other local fish in all simplicity. To begin the activity, professional instructors will explain everything you need to know before trying snorkelling and guide you to the best snorkelling spots on Santa Maria Island. 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 Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria is for you! Don't hesitate to book for a magical experience in contact with the region's marine fauna!

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Ann D., United Kingdom — 24/08/2023
5/5
Couldn't have asked for better first experience mantas everywhere
Jordi P., Spain — 06/09/2017
5/5
No ha habido experiencia similar en mi vida anteriormente. Poder nadar con animales como mantas en su hábitat natural ha sido brutal.
Francesco O., Italy — 04/07/2024
5/5
Super experience
Caitlin Y., United States — 02/07/2024
5/5
Very laid back, unique experience!
monica M., Spain — 23/08/2017
5/5
Donn't mis the experience

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