Half Day
PONTA DELGADA
HALF DAY
SWIM WITH DOLPHINS IN PONTA DELGADA
Swimming with wild dolphins in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is an incredible experience.
We start this tour from Ponta Delgada harbor, São Miguel Island, on a zodiac boat with a group of around 8 people. Before the adventure, our team of marine biologists or nature guides will explain everything you need to know about this experience: how to get into the water, how to interact with the dolphins and how to use the snorkel and the mask. All of this is very important information so you can take the most out of this experience.
Normally, in each tour you can dive two to three times. We promise you a once-in-a-lifetime adventure and a lot of knowledge about this super intelligent creatures of the ocean.
Prices for this activity:
From November to March 70€ per adult, 35€ per child (8-12 years old).
From April to October 85€ adults and 42.50€ children (8-12 years old). This activity is available for children from 8 years old for safety reasons.
A MUST DO
You will be able to swim with up to five species of dolphins in São Miguel Island.
Amazing video with dolphins in the Atlantic
SWIM WITH DOLPHINS
Have fun swimming with dolphins in open waters.
They are a very sociable species.
LISTEN TO THE DOLPHINS
You will see the animals and you will also be able to hear their sounds.
When the dolphins check you out
Location
Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island
Duration
Approximately 2.5 hours
Tour Rates
70€ Adult (+12 years old)
35€ Children (8-12 years old)
Daily Departures
9:00am & 1:30pm
Check In Times
8:30am & 1:00pm
Availability
Year round
Level of Difficulty
Easy
Vessel Types
Zodiac boats
Minimum Age
8 years old
Tour Details
- Pre-tour briefing
- Snorkel and mask
- Wetsuit (short or long)
- Raincoat and pants if necessary
- Life jacket
- Marine biologist or nature guide aboard
- Refreshment after the trip
Recommendations:
We do not recommend this tour for people who don’t know how to swim and for pregnant women.
- Bathing suit
- Towel
- Hat
- Flip flops
- Sunblock and water (bring your own reusable bottle)
Q: Can I touch the dolphins?
A: No. Our responsible swim with dolphin guidelines forbid touching these inquisitive but wild animals.
Q: Can I hear the dolphins?
A: Yes. It is very common to hear their whistles underwater.
Q: How many dolphins can I see?
A: Sometimes less than a dozen, other times up to 50 or more.
Q: Can I swim with the whales?
A: No, swimming with whales is forbidden in the Azores. However, there are several species of dolphins that you are able to swim with.
Q: When is the best time to swim with dolphins in Azores?
A: The best time to swim with dolphins in the Azores is during the Summertime. The water is usually warmer during this time of the year and clearer, which means more visibility underwater. Although, you can swim year round if the weather conditions allow you to do so. In the Azores, we can swim with bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins, Atlantic spotted dolphins and occasionally Risso’s dolphins.
Tour Gallery
Species You Might See
Bottlenose dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
Common dolphin
Delphinus delphis
Risso’s dolphin
Grampus griséus
Tour Bookings
“AMAZING EXPERIENCE, GREAT GUIDES, 5 STARS”
“We did this activity with our 3 kids (12, 10 and 8 years) and it was amazing. In a zodiak boot with maximum 10 people. Good explanation before we went into the Boat. Very professional and safe way of working with respect for the animals. Our guide was super, our kids trusted her. She was patience and very nice. Our youngest one went with her in the water. Thanks for this one in a lifetime experience!”
Ann L – TripAdvisor
“SIX STARS! ALL ROUND EXCELLENCE”
“Swimming with dolphins is something I’d always dreamed of doing and I feel truly blessed for having experienced it.”
Seeitforyourself – TripAdvisor
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