Scuba Diving in São Miguel

Do you have an official diving certificate and want to explore the seabed of São Miguel Island? Then, this activity is perfect for you! You'll enjoy the varied sea wildlife of the Azores and admire ancient shipwrecks.

Scuba Diving in São Miguel

At the selected time, we'll meet at the Vila Franca do Campo Marina. We'll put on the diving equipment and board a boat to start the activity. Are you ready to explore the underwater beauty of the south of São Miguel?

When making your reservation, you must indicate if you prefer to do this activity with 1 or 2 dives. The duration will range between three and four hours, depending on which option you choose.

We'll sail along the south coast of São Miguel to the islet of Vila Franca do Campo in search of dive sites. The exact locations of the dives will depend on tide conditions that day.

Now it's time to get into the water! We'll dive in the open sea and, accompanied by the guide, we'll discover the sea wildlife of the Azores. We'll spot bream, huge groupers, and moray eels.

Additionally, we'll see the volcanic soil that creates beautiful underwater scenery and discover the remains of some shipwrecks and ancient anchors from the 18th century.

Lastly, we'll return by boat to the starting point, concluding this diving experience.

Activity Times

The starting times vary depending on the number of dives:

One dive: 9 am and 2 pmTwo dives (available only from July 1st to September 30th): 8:30 am

Necessary Documentation

To participate in this diving experience, it is necessary to have the international Open Water certificate or a similar document certifying your ability to participate. You must also fill out a medical form upon arrival to assess your physical condition. A medical certificate is required for participants with serious medical conditions.