Azores Swim with Dolphins Atlantic Experience | 3 hours

49 Reviews | Ponta Delgada
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With 8AM Hotel Pickup
2 Adults x $103.93
$207.86
Approx Total
$207.86
Early Morning Hotel Pickup 8AM
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With 8AM Hotel Pickup
2 Adults x $103.93
$207.86
Approx Total
$207.86
Early Morning Hotel Pickup 8AM
Pickup included
Meet Us at the Marina
2 Adults x $93.43
$186.86
Approx Total
$186.86
Meet Us at the Marina
2 Adults x $93.43
$186.86
Approx Total
$186.86
With 12PM Hotel Pickup
2 Adults x $103.93
$207.86
Approx Total
$207.86
Late Morning Hotel Pickup 12PM
Pickup included
With 12PM Hotel Pickup
2 Adults x $103.93
$207.86
Approx Total
$207.86
Late Morning Hotel Pickup 12PM
Pickup included
With 8AM Hotel Pickup
2 Adults x $103.93
$207.86
Approx Total
$207.86
Early Morning Hotel Pickup 8AM
Pickup included
Meet Us at the Marina
2 Adults x $93.43
$186.86
Approx Total
$186.86
With 12PM Hotel Pickup
2 Adults x $103.93
$207.86
Approx Total
$207.86
Late Morning Hotel Pickup 12PM
Pickup included
With 8AM Hotel Pickup
2 Adults x $103.93
$207.86
Approx Total
$207.86
Early Morning Hotel Pickup 8AM
Pickup included
Meet Us at the Marina
2 Adults x $93.43
$186.86
Approx Total
$186.86
With 12PM Hotel Pickup
2 Adults x $103.93
$207.86
Approx Total
$207.86
Late Morning Hotel Pickup 12PM
Pickup included
With 8AM Hotel Pickup
2 Adults x $103.93
$207.86
Approx Total
$207.86
Early Morning Hotel Pickup 8AM
Pickup included
Meet Us at the Marina
2 Adults x $93.43
$186.86
Approx Total
$186.86
With 12PM Hotel Pickup
2 Adults x $103.93
$207.86
Approx Total
$207.86
Late Morning Hotel Pickup 12PM
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
  • 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

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.

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Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™
Marina de Vila Franca do Campo 4, 9680-187 Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal

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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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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.

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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, or children under the age of 4..

Free Cancellation

October 15100% refund
October 16No refund

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.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.7

49 reviews

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Excellent guide and...

Published on Jun, 2024

Excellent guide and captain. They talked about the dolphins while we drank hot tea. Saw and swam with lots of dolphins.

Great day

Published on Jun, 2024

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

A perfectly guided, unique experience!

Published on May, 2024

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!

Beautiful Experience!

Published on Aug, 2023

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!

Amazing

Published on Jun, 2023

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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