Snorkelling in Santa Maria

Discover the beautiful marine life of the so-called Island of the Sun with this 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, receive our snorkeling equipment, and board a minibus to the port. Prepare to dive into the crystal waters of Santa Maria.

We will 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, spotting tuna, swordfish, and even turtles.

Santa Maria offers incredible marine life for snorkeling, including wrasses, triggerfish, Atlantic damselfish, octopus, cuttlefish, sea urchins, and starfish. The clear waters and species diversity make snorkeling here a unique experience.

During the activity, remember to respect the marine environment and follow safe diving practices. After snorkeling, we'll return to the boat for a view while enjoying a small snack. After resting for about half an hour, we'll have our second dive of the day.

This dive will also last 30 to 45 minutes, allowing us to admire the Azorean seabed's beauty and possibly catch sight of stingrays, corals, and sponges.

After this final snorkeling experience, we'll return to the port and then back to the starting point, concluding our activity after 6 hours.