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Diving & Snorkeling in Azores

5 tours · €27–€108 per person · ★ 4.9

The Azores sit alone in the middle of the Atlantic, and the diving shows it: clear blue water, volcanic arches and seamounts, and big pelagic life you rarely get this close to shore. Divers come for the schools of mobula rays and the chance of blue sharks in season, while snorkelers can swim with the rays and explore the lava coves without a tank.

The diving and snorkeling trips on this page are ones we picked by hand, run by centres with proper boats and instructors, which counts in open Atlantic water. When you compare diving in the Azores, look at the site and your level. Santa Maria is the islands' big draw, with the Ambrosio reef and its summer mobula gatherings; Sao Miguel and Pico offer volcanic walls, arches and the Princess Alice seamount for experienced divers. Centres run try-dives for beginners, guided dives for the certified, and snorkeling trips for anyone who just wants to get in the water. Most supply the gear and grade the trip to the group.

For a different side of the Azores, below the surface, a dive or a snorkel delivers what the viewpoints cannot. Summer brings the warmest water and the best big-animal chances.

5 Azores diving and snorkeling trips from EUR 27. Handpicked dive centres, try-dives, guided dives and snorkel trips with free cancellation on most - easy to book online.

Diving & Snorkeling in Azores: 5 tours, all from the 123 we kept after screening every one of the 523 tours Viator lists for Azores, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers and each one read and summarised by Guidekin.

Private Tours 25 Sete Cidades 23 Terceira 19 São Miguel 17 Jeep & 4x4 Tours 15 Canyoning 12 Furnas 12 Food & Wine 10 Pico 10 Whale Watching 8 Lagoa do Fogo 8 Ponta Delgada 7 Faial 6 Hiking & Climbing 6 Diving & Snorkeling 5 Quad & Buggy 5 Adventure Tours 47 Day tours 38 Bus Tours 23 Shore Excursions 23 Boat Tours 14 Family Tours 14 Sightseeing tours 13 Car Tours 9 Cultural Tours 7 Walking tours 7 Luxury & VIP Tours 7 Historical Tours 5 Nordeste 4 Small-Group Tours 4 Photography Tours 3 Wine tours 3 Boat & Kayak Tours 3 Bike Tours 2 Food tours 1 Tuk Tuk Tours 1 Flores 1 Santa Maria 1
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4.9 Excellent 75 reviews
3h
#1 of 5

Scuba Diving

Dive into a middle of the atlantic where the fauna and flora is something memorable and unique! Discover the fantastic water from Azores!...

Free cancellation
€ 58 / person
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 41 reviews
4h
#2 of 5

São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local

Welcome to an experience that will heighten your senses, challenge your limits, and connect you with nature in a unique way. Are you ready to tread p...

Free cancellation
€ 108 / person
4.9 Excellent 42 reviews
1h
#3 of 5

Snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo

Snorkeling Trip with all necessary equipment, boat trip and guide. Dip in and witness the colors that the underwater can provide. With different scho...

Free cancellation
€ 70 / person
4.8 Excellent 73 reviews
1h
#4 of 5

Snorkeling Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo

Discover the charm of Villa Franca do Campo underwater! After a brief preparation and delivery of all the necessary equipment — suit, mask and sticks ...

Free cancellation
€ 27 / person
4.8 Excellent 309 reviews
2h
#5 of 5

Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling in São Miguel, Azores

Unique tour on a Glass bottom Boat with close views of the bottom of the ocean. Opportunity to snorkel around the islet and learn more about its char...

Free cancellation
€ 50 / person

Tours and prices on this page last updated November 10, 2026

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Guidekin's verdict

Editorial picks checked: October 1, 2026 · Ranked by Activity fit, price, duration, equipment, restrictions and review count. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.

We compared the 5 handpicked Azores diving and snorkelling tours on this page by activity, price, duration, equipment and stated limits.

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Ilhéu Snorkeling from Vila Franca do Campo

Start with the Ilhéu snorkel from Vila Franca do Campo at €27 per person for 1h, with kit included and no islet landing. 4.84 from 73 reviews.

★ 4.84 (73 reviews) · €27 per person · 1h · Suit, mask and fins
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Scuba Diving

For a certified dive, book Scuba Diving: 3h at €58 per person; bring certification, equipment excluded. 4.93 from 75 reviews.

★ 4.93 (75 reviews) · €58 per person · 3h · Guide and fees included
Boat and snorkel?
Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling

For seabed views and snorkelling, book the Glass bottom boat tour: €50 per person, 2h, kit included, no pickup. 4.83 from 309 reviews.

★ 4.83 (309 reviews) · €50 per person · 2h · Free cancellation
TourBest forPriceRatingDurationTrade-off
Ilhéu Snorkeling from Vila Franca do Campo Snorkelling from Vila Franca €27 per person 4.84★ (73) 1h No landing on the islet
Scuba Diving Certified scuba diving €58 per person 4.93★ (75) 3h Scuba equipment is excluded
Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling Seabed views and snorkelling €50 per person 4.83★ (309) 2h No pickup
São Miguel Hike and Snorkeling with a Local Hiking plus snorkelling €108 per person 4.95★ (41) 4h Minimum two; not advised for poor cardiovascular health
Snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo Boat snorkelling with briefing €70 per person 4.88★ (42) 1h Not recommended during pregnancy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Choose Snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo for a boat outing with a snorkelling briefing. The listed Scuba Diving trip requires certification. For example, Snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo costs €70 per person, rated 4.88 from 42 reviews; it is not recommended during pregnancy. Scuba Diving costs €58 per person, rated 4.93 from 75 reviews, with certification required.

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Give boat snorkelling a morning. Choose São Miguel Hike and Snorkeling with a Local for a half day with walking at €108 per person. Shared trips account for 5 of 5 listings. The median price is €58 per person, with the middle half at €50 to €70; the median duration is 2 hours. For example, São Miguel Hike and Snorkeling with a Local costs €108 per person, rated 4.95 from 41 reviews.

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Operator-marked accessible: 3 of 5 tours. Filter first, then confirm with the operator; for children, use the strollers and infants filter. Operator-marked accessible: 3 of 5; filter first, then confirm with the operator. The children filter means strollers and infants accepted: 4 of 5; it does not establish snorkelling ages. São Miguel Hike and Snorkeling with a Local costs €108 per person, rated 4.95 from 41 reviews; its listing advises against it for people with poor cardiovascular health.

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Arrange scuba equipment separately: Scuba Diving covers the guide and fees, while Ilhéu Snorkeling from Vila Franca do Campo includes suit, mask and fins. For example, Scuba Diving costs €58 per person, rated 4.93 from 75 reviews, with scuba equipment excluded. Ilhéu Snorkeling from Vila Franca do Campo costs €27 per person, rated 4.84 from 73 reviews, with suit, mask and fins included. The Ilhéu trip does not include landing on the islet.

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Arrange your own transport for Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling. If hotel pickup matters, use the pickup filter: 2 of 5 listings include it. Hotel pickup is listed for 2 of 5 tours. Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling costs €50 per person, rated 4.83 from 309 reviews, and does not include pickup.

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Figures in these answers come from the 5 tours on this page, as of November 10, 2026.

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