Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Live a fantastic experience while in the Azores - get onboard, and join Picos de Aventura for a snorkeling tour to swim with the friendliest dolphins of the Atlantic ocean. Swim with dolphins in their natural habitat - the open sea - and feel in perfect symbiosis with these unique creatures.
Get ready for an exciting adventure in the deep blue sea. While swimming in the crystal clear waters, the dolphins of the Atlantic ocean will approach you and swim around you. Curious and smart as they are, they will try to identify you and welcome you to the open sea.
All the tours by Picos De Aventura are respectful to the animals and respectful to the international laws for the preservation of the natural resources.
You will see the common dolphins (Delphinus delphis), Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), rissos (Grampus griseus) or bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus).
- The adventure begins with a briefing in the centre on the behaviour of dolphins and how to approach them in a respectful and safe way
- The team will make a short tour to locate the dolphins
- Then, its time for the interaction, the whole process will be carefully evaluated to ensure that the animals are comfortable and available to share their habitat.
- A wonderful experience to do while in the Azores.
- Return to the centre
Course of events
08:30 or 1:00 p.m. - Picos de Aventura (Briefing)
09:30 or 14:00 - Beginning of the activity at sea
11:30 or 16:00 - Arrival at he Marina of Ponta Delgada
12:00 or 16:30 - End of the activity
Activity requirements
Basic swimming skills required
- Snorkeling equipment
- Life jacket (mandatory use)
- Beachwear
- Swimming suit
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Casual footwear that can get wet