Snorkelling Excursion on the island of Santa Maria, Azores
Discover the underwater flora and fauna of the Azores on this professionally supervised snorkelling trip on the island of Santa Maria!
Practical information
Enjoy 2 sessions of 1 hour each and discover snorkelling on Santa Maria 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
- Towel
- Sun cream
- Sunglasses
- Hat / cap
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Practical information
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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