Swim with Dolphins in the Azores
Overview
With Picos de Aventura, you’ll go beyond the typical wildlife tour: this is a carefully guided, respectful interaction led by marine biologists who are deeply passionate about ocean conservation.
What sets this tour apart you ask?
- Wild, not captive: You’ll be swimming with dolphins in their natural environment, where they are free to choose whether to interact. This makes every encounter meaningful and authentic.
- Biologist-led experience: Our tours are led by expert marine biologists with in-depth knowledge about dolphin behavior, species conservation, and the marine ecosystem of the Azores.
- Small group, low-impact: We limit the number of swimmers to ensure a calm, non-intrusive presence in the water—making the experience safer, more personal, and more respectful toward the animals.
This is not a theme park show—it’s a moment of silent connection in the open ocean. A unique chance to witness the grace of wild dolphins up close, guided by those who know and protect them best.
What's Included
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
Meeting Location
Marina Pêro De Teive Avenida João Bosco Mota Amaral
9500-771 Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Dive into the blue and share the ocean with some of the most intelligent and playful creatures on Earth! This unforgettable experience with Picos de Aventura allows you to swim alongside wild dolphins in their natural habitat, guided by our expert marine biologists and trained skippers.
We begin the tour at our headquarters in the Marina of Ponta Delgada, where you’ll receive a thorough briefing about safety, responsible interaction with the animals, and the species we may encounter. Our team is deeply committed to ethical wildlife experiences, ensuring both your safety and the well-being of the dolphins.
Once at sea aboard our Zodiac-style speedboat, we search for dolphin pods using lookout points on land and the expertise of our crew. When conditions are right, and dolphins are calm and curious, small groups of participants enter the water with mask and snorkel for a respectful and awe-inspiring encounter.
You'll swim in turns, floating at the surface as dolphins glide past—sometimes playful, sometimes simply curious. It’s a peaceful and humbling experience that connects you to the ocean in a truly special way.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Guests must be able to swim in order to join the tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Swim with Dolphins in the Azores?
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Activity code: C-11197P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+00).
- Use of Snorkelling equipment.
- Professional guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup.
- Hotel drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Swim with Dolphins in the Azores is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Swim with Dolphins in the Azores will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Guests must be able to swim in order to join the tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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