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

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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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

4.9 /5

based on 54 reviews

Review summary

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

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Disappointed with the cancellation due to rough seas, we were able to go back 2 days later. There were so many dolphins! We managed to swim among them and see them up close, it was magical! Me who was skeptical to see in the water, I was amazed. Thank you to the 2 flight attendants who managed.

September 23, 2021

We can absolutely recommend everyone to book this activity with Futurismo. Our captain did everything he could so that we could swim with the dolphins but with respect for the animals and that was very important to us. If a group of dolphins indicates that they do not want to, the captain will look for another group that is more enthusiastic. Great experience! We were on a Zodiac so it was quite "heavy".

September 16, 2021

An unforgettable experience. We were lucky enough to see dolphins. The people always go into the water in pairs. Everyone saw dolphins, but sometimes the animals can be seen better. Please don't forget that these are wild animals, you can't force anything. Some of the other guests on our tour didn't seem to see it that way. The guides solved this professionally and did their best.

September 6, 2021

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