Azores Swim with Dolphins: Unique Wildlife Experience in the Heart of the Atlantic

A fantastic and unique Wildlife experience in the warm waters of the Atlantic! Watch Wild Dolphins underwater in the freedom of their natural habitat, one of the best connections to nature in a (limited) responsible alternative to swimming with animals in captivity.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL - The journey starts with a short briefing introducing local species, rules and responsible practice on tour, onboard safety, and equipment use.
    Follow your Guide and Skipper to your designated boat, and go out to sea. Lookouts high inland help locate our friends, and provide directions via VHF Radio to where the…
What's Included
  • Coastal Snorkeling Tour
  • Insurance, All Fees and Taxes
  • Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide
  • Experienced Skipper
  • Warm Poncho, Windguard, Impermeable Top and Life Vest
  • Specialized Zodiac RIB Boat (8 pax)
  • Neoprene Wetsuit 3 to 7 mm, Neoprene Hoods, Gloves and Socks, Snorkelling Mask and Tube
What's Not Included
  • Personal Water supply
  • Personal Swimwear
Additional Information
  • It is important to understand that, in the wild, it is not possible to control animal behavior, and proximity or interaction can never be guaranteed.
  • This is a high conservational risk activity: a qualified Guide will always be there to ensure the best environmental & conservation standards during the tour. It is not permitted to: use fins, touch,…
Location
Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL
From Ponta Delgada city center by auto, head East along the coast and follow directions to Vila Franca do Campo. Once in Vila Franca do Campo, descend towards sea level and the Marina where our Base and Yellow Boats are stationed, and Free Parking can be found.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Joanne_t
Jun 27, 2024
Excellent guide and... - Excellent guide and captain. They talked about the dolphins while we drank hot tea. Saw and swam with lots of dolphins.
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Pauldanger
Jun 12, 2024
Great day - Great experience. The team is clearly respectful of the animals and we’re clear about how the animal's welfare came first. The staff on the boat were experienced and did a great job guiding the people who weren’t confident in the water. They were also very patient with all the questions that came up. Didn’t hurt that we had fortunate timing seeing the dolphins in full flying mode which is really great to witness. It was our best experience of the entire trip and the team were a big part of it
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202sinaf
May 10, 2024
A perfectly guided, unique experience! - Wonderful experience, that was perfectly guided! The interaction with the animals was very respectful and we were additionally provided with a lot of information about the animals and research projects, in which Terra Azul is involved. Being in the water with dolphins is simply a unique experience. A big thank you to the Terra Azul Team!
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Mtbrownnn
Aug 23, 2023
Beautiful Experience! - We had a wonderful dolphin experience with Ricardo and Daniel! They made us feel very comfortable and made sure we were all having fun. It is a beautiful way to see the island from the water and to experience the dolphins up close. Seeing the dolphins underwater is a very relaxing and tranquil experience. All of the staff at Terra Azul are kind and friendly, and they were quick to respond to my questions. I highly recommend booking with them!
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Cher
Jun 28, 2023
Amazing - Knowledgeable and friendly staff - they really know their stuff, I felt really safe of the boats, the staff took good care of us and explained everything they saw. We even got to see a mother and baby sperm whale, which will stay with me as a precious memory forever.
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Marco_cb
Aug 19, 2022
Best Dolphin swim experience in Sao Miguel - Lifetime experience with Terra Azul. Great respect of nature and dolphin, very lucky day with great swim with atlantic spotted dolphins. At the end of the activity, very touching moment to say thank to nature for this amazing experience. well done Terra Azul team
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Jonnysummers71
Aug 15, 2022
Swimming with Dolphins - amazing - Loved every second of the dolphin trip. Would have appreciated locating a second pod of dolphins rather than the time spent snorkelling at the end of the trip.
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Mimi03nl
Aug 9, 2022
Great experience - It was a great experience for our family of 5 (children 15, 13, 11 years old)! Good information and contact with Miguel en Alex, our hosts. It was a fun ride, and the dive into the atlantic ocean and see dolphins... Wonderful!
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Annedi8177wj
Aug 2, 2022
Wonderful - This was an amazing experience - the team made every thing easy from start to finish. I would definitely recommend this experience.
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Ronald_n
Jul 31, 2022
Enjoyed time in the water and viewing whales and dolphins from the boat - Enjoyable tour overall. Wetsuits, masks and snorkels rather cumbersome; minimal personal interaction assisting in these items. After a quick dip in the ocean to view dolphins, it didn’t seem worth it. Most enjoyable was viewing dolphins and whales from the vessel.
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From $95
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).