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Azores Swim with Dolphins Atlantic Experience
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3 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Overview
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.
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.
- Personal Water supply
- Personal Swimwear
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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.
Start time
04:00 PM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Hotel pickups are subject to availability, and commence prior to designated time. Contact us to book and confirm your exact pickup time.
What To Expect
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 boat travels, initially at high speed.
While approaching our friends very carefully, your Guide will evaluate if all favorable conditions are met to allow the activity’s proceedings.
Always be ready and prepared to go into the water - 2 swimmers alternate in the water at safe distance during limited periods of time, and you do not want to miss out on each opportunity in which Dolphins can choose to come closer driven by their friendliness and curiosity.
Exclusively between late Autumn and Early Spring with water temperatures averaging between 16ºc and 22ºc, and depending on specific species’ birthing season and behavior, it is possible to swim with any of 4 different species of Dolphins - Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, Striped Dolphins and Risso’s Dolphins.
On a second part of the tour, snorkel, to discover the marine fauna & flora in the island’s sea bed.
Additional Info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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, feed, be too noisy, make abrupt movements, or swim too fast in their direction.
- English is the official language, but our team is multinational and will do their best to accommodate your preferred language (this is not guaranteed).
- NOT FOR anyone pregnant, with weak back, in wheelchair or any delicate health conditions.
- Not for Children under the age of 14
Operated by Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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