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Grab your snorkel and mask to discover the unique aquatic landscape around Santa Maria Island with our Snorkeling Excursion. Shaped by volcanic activity, the underwater world of the Azores is the perfect habitat for various sea dwellers. Get ready for colourful shoals of fish, cute seahorses and stunning corals. Under the guidance of our experts, snorkeling will be a real pleasure for young and old.
Dive Area
Diving around Santa Maria Island is a real pleasure, thanks to good visibility and a high abundance of marine life. At over 55 spots like Baixa da Maia, Gruta Azul, Pedrinha or Ambrósio, volcanic formations, caves, reefs, canyons and walls offer the perfect habitat for many subaquatic animals and plants. You may even encounter a very special sea creature, which we chose as our mascot because it is often seen around the island: the majestic Manta Ray. We select the best snorkeling site according to the conditions of the sea, as well as your preferences and previous experience.
Programme- Meeting & Preparation:
We meet at our diving centre located on the premises of Hotel Colombo in Vila do Porto (free parking available). Here you meet your guides, receive the snorkeling equipment and can use the changing rooms. As soon as everybody is ready, we head to one of our semi-rigid diving boats.
- Diving:
At the snorkeling spot, our experienced guides will give you an introduction to the particularities of the underwater world you are about to explore. Thanks to helpful tips and tricks provided by the experts, you will learn how to safely handle the snorkeling equipment in no time. After one hour of snorkeling take a break on board of our boat and have a light lunch, before we set out for another hour of exploring.
- Return:
We return to the diving centre between 1 and 2 pm. Here you can change and clean your equipment.
Facts
- Total duration: 4-5 hrs
- Group size per guide: up to 7 participants
- Number of snorkeling sessions per trip: 2
Included Services
- Supervision by a staff member who will be on the boat for any assistance
- High-quality snorkeling gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel)
- Light lunch
Requirements
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Swimming ability
It was a wonderful expirience!! we saw so mamy mantas!! what a great day! the crew very helpful, super friendly and organized 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 I had an incredible afternoon!! thank you all 😃🐬 wish you all the best
Eric · Family
Netherlands · July 2022
Great crew perfect English kind and helpful
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Can I take part if I can't swim, and are life jackets/floating devices provided (including for kids)?
To take part in this activity, you must be able to swim. The sources do not mention whether life jackets or other flotation devices are provided.
What marine life might I see on this activity?
The waters around Santa Maria Island are home to a wide variety of marine life. You can expect to see colourful shoals of fish, seahorses, corals and, with a bit of luck, even the majestic Manta Ray.
What is included in the price?
The price includes high-quality snorkeling gear (wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel), a light lunch, and supervision by a staff member on the boat.
What is the total duration of the activity?
The total duration of the excursion is between 4 and 5 hours.
Is there a minimum age for this activity?
Yes, the minimum age to participate is 8 years.
Where do we meet for the activity?
The meeting point is at the diving centre, which is located on the premises of Hotel Colombo in Vila do Porto. Free parking is available there.
How many snorkeling sessions are included?
There are two snorkeling sessions included in the trip.
What is the group size?
There is a maximum of 7 participants per guide.
What does the schedule for the activity look like?
You will first meet at the diving centre to get your equipment. Then you'll head to the boat and go to the snorkeling spot for your first one-hour session. After a break with a light lunch on board, you will have a second hour of snorkeling before returning to the diving centre between 1 and 2 pm.
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