Snorkelling in Santa Maria

Discover the beautiful marine life of the so-called Island of the Sun with this fantastic snorkeling activity in Santa Maria.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the dive centre inside the Hotel Colombo. There, we will have a brief safety talk, gather our snorkeling equipment, and board the minibus that will take us to the port. Prepare to dive into the crystal waters of Santa Maria.

We will then board our boat and head out into the Atlantic to find the ideal snorkeling spot. After a briefing by our staff on board, we'll take our first dive lasting 30 to 45 minutes, where we might see tuna, swordfish, and even turtles.

Santa Maria hosts incredible marine life, including wrasses, triggerfish, Atlantic damselfish, octopus, cuttlefish, sea urchins, and starfish. The crystal-clear waters and species diversity make snorkeling in Santa Maria a unique experience. Always remember to respect the marine environment and follow safe diving practices.

After snorkeling, we’ll return to the boat for a small snack and rest for about half an hour before our second dive of the day.

This second dive, also lasting 30 to 45 minutes, allows us to admire the beauty of the Azorean seabed, possibly spotting stingrays, corals, and sponges.

After this last snorkeling experience, we will return to the port and take you back to the original starting point, concluding our activity after 6 hours.