Swim with Dolphins in the Azores

Swim with dolphins in the Azores’ crystal-clear waters. Experience the deep blue sea and curious dolphins in their natural habitat.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer - The experience begins with a briefing in which will give all the advice on interaction with dolphins and ways of behaving in the sea in order to make the most of this experience. We will make a brief trip to meet these friendly animals previously located by our team of lookouts. Then, its time for the interaction, the whole process will be carefully avaluated to ensure that the animals are comfortable and available to share his habitat with us. It will be a wonderfull experience and certainly one of the best memories of your visit to the Azores. The return to land will be done in order to enjoy fully the landscapes of the coast line of our island.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel drop-off
Additional Information

In the Azores, you can swim with dolphins in the open ocean, harmonizing with their natural behavior and the surrounding environment. Get ready to be amazed by the deep blue sea, the dolphins’ curiosity, and the island’s clear waters. With utmost respect for the animals, we strive to balance an unforgettable experience with the conservation of natural resources.

  • Guests must be able to swim in order to join the tour
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Veronica
Aug 29, 2024
A fantastic experience - Our Guide (a young woman) was very knowledgeable and very careful to explain every detail accurately. The tour was really fun, we saw lots of dolphins and they made us dive into the water in groups of 2 to avoid scaring them and letting them escape. We bathed in several places where there were groups of dolphins. I would have preferred the "swims" to last longer, but actually the Guide pushed us to change places to find the dolphins that inevitably escaped again. Fun ride on the dinghy. Recommendation, I would do it again the next day. Price consistent with experience
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Sightseer41293788362
Aug 26, 2024
An experience worthy of the big blue - Unforgettable experience, we had the opportunity to swim 3 times with dolphins that we could observe very closely. The attendants were very friendly and concerned that one fully experience. Have not hesitated to take the time , find the best spot to swim with the most dolphins and close to them. I highly recommend it. Many thanks to skyper Miguel and the accompanying biologist.
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83brendano
Aug 22, 2024
Incredible Dolphin Swim Experience with Picos de Aventura! - My fiancé and I had the most amazing time swimming with dolphins off the coast of São Miguel with Picos de Aventura! Our guide Antonio and captain Miguel were outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about what they do. We were thrilled to encounter three different species of dolphins: spotted, bottlenose, and common. Swimming alongside these magnificent creatures was an unforgettable experience! If you're looking for an incredible adventure in the Azores, I highly recommend Picos de Aventura. It was truly a dream come true!
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Danielafff05
Aug 19, 2024
Experience of a lifetime - Best experience of my life. We saw two species of dolphins from close. The biologists are very friendly and always available to clarify doubts. The entire team was dedicated to ensuring the best possible experience. Definitely to repeat!
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Charles_a
Aug 7, 2024
Really awesome. - Really awesome. Great captain and really knowledgeable guide. My wife loved it. You just need to be aware that this is swimming in the ocean but it is very safe. Captain and guide incredible.
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583spencert
Aug 4, 2024
Once in a Lifetime Experience!! - Wow!! What an Adventure, and with the Best Tour Guides! Monize Silveira did an amazing job. We felt safe, and well taken care of during the entire tour. This was an amazing tour. I would highly recommend if you are visiting Ponta Delgada. The guides were very knowledgeable and professional. There were 10 people in our group, and everyone was able to swim with wild dolphins at least twice! And... we even had the opportunity to swim with a whale shark. This was a Once in a Lifetime experience!!
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J7474npjg
Jul 25, 2024
Mark is the dolphin whisperer - I cannot say enough great things about Mark who was our guide and Sarah our driver this was a trip I will remember for the rest of my life. Mark is truly the dolphin whisperer. If you are blessed enough to have Mark as your guide, you are not only being led by an experienced guide, but Mark is an academic marine biologist. We are being led by someone who truly has the animals best interests as his priority. this was a magical day. thank you so much to Mark and Sarah. if you do this tour, request Mark by name!
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Dominiquel593
Jul 24, 2024
Truly amazing - Safe, professional, but mostly enthusiastically and passionately guided by Catherina (hope I get her name right), as well as Maria (I think, sorry if I forgot!!) the boat driver. We had four encounters each. Short, but unforgettable. These are wild animals, they do as they please. We felt blessed, and awed. It was amazing
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H6689ubstefanog
Jul 22, 2024
Top Experience - What an amazing experience we had with Picos Aventura! We went on a day trip to swim with dolphins and, fortunately, we had the unique opportunity to swim with a whale shark. It was an unforgettable and magical experience. We want to make special mention of the guides, Magi and Natalia, for their excellent work. His knowledge, professionalism and kindness made the day even more special. We feel safe and well cared for at all times.l. Thanks for a wonderful day!
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Kerenvisser
Aug 2, 2024
Magical experience - Manage your expectations, this isn’t a Disney film. Dolphins swim fast, you will see them for a couple of minutes. The marine biologists are so knowledgable and passionate. They are respectful of the dolphins, only 2 people in the water at a time. No lifejackets allowed when you’re in the water (I have added this in case you’re not a confident swimmer). When it’s not your turn, it’s just as magical watching the dolphins from the boat and being so close to them.
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