Swim with dolphins in São Miguel: how to book
The swim with dolphins in São Miguel leaves from Marina Pêro de Teive and lasts 2 h to 2 h 30 min. The minimum age is 12, it includes the boat, life jacket, snorkel and insurance, and the instructor speaks English and Portuguese.
The tour
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Boat trip to the swimming area, with snorkelling gear.
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What happens during the activity?
Before boarding, an instructor gives a short briefing with advice for a safe encounter that respects the dolphins' habitat. Then the boat takes the group out to open sea, to the swimming area, and returns to the port at the end. Visit Azores says there are resident common and bottlenose dolphins you can swim with.
What does the listing include?
It includes an English and Portuguese-speaking instructor, a boat ride to the swimming area, a life jacket, snorkel gear and insurance. The listing reports nothing as not included. It is not wheelchair accessible.
Are there requirements for minors?
The minimum age in the listing is 12. Those under 18 must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians, or present a signed authorization. Check this before booking if you are travelling with teenagers.
Is it the same as whale and dolphin watching?
No. Here you swim with dolphins. On a cetacean watching trip you watch from the boat: Visit Azores prohibits chasing, disturbing or feeding cetaceans and swimming with whales. If you would rather just watch, compare the whale and dolphin watching trips and the Vila Franca islet one.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the swim with dolphins in São Miguel leave from?
The meeting point in the listing is Marina Pêro de Teive.
What is the minimum age?
12 years. Those under 18 need to go with parents or guardians, or present a signed authorization.
How long does it last?
Between 2 hours and 2 and a half hours.
Is equipment included?
Yes: life jacket, snorkel gear and insurance, plus the boat ride.
What language does the instructor speak?
The listing states an English and Portuguese-speaking instructor.