Swim in the Atlantic Ocean with dolphins. Learn about the species and enjoy an encounter with the fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.

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Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Portuguese
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Swim in the deep blue sea with wild dolphins
Learn how to interact responsibly with dolphins
Get to know more about these creatures from the biologist on board

Full description

Join the ultimate swimming experience on an encounter with wild dolphins in the clear blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Head out from the Azores in a Zodiac boat for an unforgettable adventure. This 2-hour activity is carried out in small groups and led by a qualified biologists or nature guides. Each swimming tour is preceded by a briefing in which one of the biologists explains how to swim with wild dolphins while respecting them. You’ll also learn how to enter the water and behave around the dolphins, how to use the mask and snorkel and how to get the most out of your swimming experience. Masks, snorkels and wet-suits are provided.

Includes

Pre-tour briefing
Snorkeling mask
Wetsuit
Raincoat and pants
Life jacket
Marine biologist or nature guide on board
Refreshments after the trip

Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meals and drinks (other than specified)

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with back problems
Non-swimmers

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Portas do Mar shop, 26 9500-771 Ponta Delgada, Futurismo

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Important information

What to bring

Sun hat
Towel
Flip-flops
Swimwear

Not allowed

Touching animals
Jumping

Know before you go

This activity is not recommended for people with lower back problems or for pregnant women
Please let the tour operator know of any medical conditions in advance
You should be confident swimming in open water in the middle of the ocean.
This tour is subject to weather and sea conditions
The possibility of swimming with dolphins is subject the behavior of the animals

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 93 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Safety
4.8/5

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Fantastic! Not guaranteed that you will see dolphins, but luckily we did see them. You briefly enter the water a few times in groups of three when the dolphins swim nearby. The ride in the boat was also nice with a beautiful view of the island and the dolphins that sometimes swim next to the boat. Well worth it. Good explanation of the guide

September 28, 2022

The activity is fine, although it is true that I expected something more. The diving goggles that they leave are not clean, they fog up and they are a bit neglected, with what the activity is worth they should take better care of it. The waterproof jacket that they leave for when you come back wet smells like it stinks, they don't even clean them. it's pretty disgusting

August 30, 2022

Incredible experience that I absolutely recommend. Our guide was great and managed to get everyone in our group to swim with the dolphins, which is no easy feat as these are wild animals that move very quickly. It was great to see them in their natural habitat, if you are in Ponta Delgada I absolutely recommend it.

August 28, 2022

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