Lajes de Pico: Swimming with Wild Dolphins
2 hours – 2.5 hours
Max 8 people
About this activity
If you can imagine it, you can do it – pushing off from your Zodiac boat and slipping into the cool Atlantic, you are surrounded by active curious dolphins. They circle about, whistling and sometimes even spinning in mid-air!
You adjust your snorkel and take your first look underwater at the pod – they’re looking back, just as curious about you. They even seem to be welcoming you to their spot in the ocean. It’s just you and them – like friends sharing a secret moment. No other feeling is as special as this.
Highlights
- Swim with Wild Dolphins
Full description
Our tour begins at the Ponta Delgada Harbor on the south shore of São Miguel Island. We use Zodiac boats, speedy inflatables that ride close to the water’s surface. The group is no more than 8 guests, giving everyone plenty of time with the dolphins.
Before we take off, our team of marine biologists will gather your group for a training session to maximize your enjoyment of the day. You’ll learn how to safely enter the water and use your snorkel and mask. Our staff will also share their expertise on how to interact with the dolphins – to be respectful of them and their habitat.
On a typical tour, you’ll get to dive two or three times with the dolphins, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to swim, observe and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. After several dives, you may even find yourself feeling like an experienced explorer and friend to these highly intelligent creatures of the sea.
Meeting point
Start Location
Rua dos Baleeiros, 5, Lajes do Pico, PT
Important information
Know before you book
- We do not recommend this tour for people who don’t know how to swim and for pregnant women.
Know before you go
- Bring swimsuit and towel
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts
Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund