• Pelagic diving and blue sharks in the Azores
  • Pelagic diving and blue sharks in the Azores
  • Pelagic diving and blue sharks in the Azores
  • Pelagic diving and blue sharks in the Azores
  • Pelagic diving and blue sharks in the Azores
Azores

Pelagic diving and blue sharks in the Azores

Réf : USDCYI

In summary

  • Sports
    Scuba diving
  • Duration
    5 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Scuba diving
    Beginner
    This level is open to everyone. You know how to swim but have never dived or tried scuba diving.
    Intermediate
    You have already dived to a depth of 20 meters with an instructor. You hold a Level 1, CMAS 1, or Open Water Diver (PADI or SSI) certification.
    Confirmed

    You have already dived to a depth of 30 meters with an instructor. You hold a Level 2 or CMAS 2 certification, or Advanced Open Water Diver + Deep Diver (PADI or SSI).

    Advanced

    You have previously dived autonomously with one or two partners to depths of up to 60 meters and have completed at least 50 open-water dives. You hold a Level 3, CMAS 3-Star Expert, or RIFAP certification.

    Expert
    You are a dive guide, have previously dived autonomously to depths of up to 60m, and have completed at least 60 open-water dives. You hold the Level 3, CMAS 3-Star Expert, or RIFAP certification. You possess the 5 theoretical competencies required by the FFESSM.
  • Destination
    Portugal / Azores
  • Age
    From 21 - 65 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    77.4 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French
    🇪🇸
    Spanish
    🇬🇧
    English

In a few words

Explore the underwater sanctuaries of the Atlantic on an exclusive dive in the heart of the Azores archipelago. This trip, dedicated to wildlife enthusiasts, takes you to Faial Island for spectacular encounters with large pelagic fauna. Between July and September, you'll sail to the legendary Princesa Alice Bank , an isolated seamount where impressive concentrations of mobula rays and migratory fish converge.

The adventure continues at Condor Bank , a prime location for an adrenaline-pumping experience: observing the blue shark . This elegant predator approaches divers in the deep blue, offering a natural spectacle of rare intensity. Your itinerary also includes coastal dives to discover the diversity of the local volcanic seabed. For optimal comfort, you'll stay in the center of Horta , just minutes from the marina. This perfect combination of seamless logistics and deep-sea excursions guarantees a complete escape, punctuated by the ocean's rhythm and the magic of pelagic encounters .

The highlights

  • Coastal dives
  • Diving at Banco Princesa Alice
  • Diving with sharks
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Sport

Level

Scuba diving

Intermediate

Levels

Scuba diving
Beginner
This level is open to everyone. You know how to swim but have never dived or tried scuba diving.
Intermediate
You have already dived to a depth of 20 meters with an instructor. You hold a Level 1, CMAS 1, or Open Water Diver (PADI or SSI) certification.
Confirmed

You have already dived to a depth of 30 meters with an instructor. You hold a Level 2 or CMAS 2 certification, or Advanced Open Water Diver + Deep Diver (PADI or SSI).

Advanced

You have previously dived autonomously with one or two partners to depths of up to 60 meters and have completed at least 50 open-water dives. You hold a Level 3, CMAS 3-Star Expert, or RIFAP certification.

Expert
You are a dive guide, have previously dived autonomously to depths of up to 60m, and have completed at least 60 open-water dives. You hold the Level 3, CMAS 3-Star Expert, or RIFAP certification. You possess the 5 theoretical competencies required by the FFESSM.
You have already dived to a depth of 20 meters with an instructor. You hold a Level 1, CMAS 1, or Open Water Diver (PADI or SSI) certification.

The expert's opinion

For both offshore dives, a check dive (coastal dive) is mandatory for divers with less than 100 dives.

In figures

Diving

  • 2 average daily practices

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 2 to 4 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇪🇸
Spanish
🇬🇧
English
Supervisor

Program

Day 1
Days 2 to 4
Day 5
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    Arrival in Horta

    • Accommodation Apartment
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Arrival in Horta and possible transfer from the airport to the accommodation.

    Day 1

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Horta, Portugal
Day 1 : 15h00
End of stay
Horta, Portugal
Day 5 - 12h00

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isAéroport Horta

Price details

The price includes

  1. Airport transfers / accommodation
  2. 2 coastal dives
  3. 1 Trip to Princess Alice (2 dives)
  4. 1 dive with sharks
  5. 4 nights' accommodation
  6. Light meals during dives: sandwiches, fruit and water

The price does not include

  1. Flights
  2. Personal expenses
  3. Diving equipment

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
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Our partner team

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Notre partenaire local dispose d'un centre de plongée situé à la marina de Horta, sur le ponton E. Son équipe se compose de professionnels certifiés et expérimentés, incluant guides de plongée, skippers, marins, vigies et biologistes. Polyglotte, le personnel accompagne les voyageurs en plusieurs langues, notamment en français, anglais, portugais et espagnol, pour garantir un encadrement optimal et une expertise scientifique.
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