---
title: Diving & Snorkeling in Azores
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/
type: tour_collection
city: Azores
country: Portugal
tours: 4
price_from_eur: 27
reviews_total: 492
as_of: 2026-09-26
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/
---

# Diving & Snorkeling in Azores

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## All 4 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Scuba Diving](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/scuba-diving/?format=md) |  | €58 per person | 4.93 (74) | 3h | daily 09:00–14:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · en/es/fr/pt |
| 2 | [São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/s-o-miguel-azores-hike-and-snorkeling-into-the-wild-with-a-local/?format=md) | São Miguel, Hiking & Climbing | €108 per person | 4.95 (41) | 4h | daily 09:00–14:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/es/it/pt |
| 3 | [Snorkeling Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/snorkeling-tour-ilh-u-from-vila-franca-do-campo/?format=md) |  | €27 per person | 4.83 (71) | 1h | daily 09:00–16:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 4 | [Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling in São Miguel, Azores](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/glass-bottom-boat-tour-snorkeling-in-s-o-miguel-azores/?format=md) | São Miguel | €50 per person | 4.83 (306) | 2h | daily 09:30–14:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · en/pt |

## Why each made the list

- **Scuba Diving** — A guided scuba dive in the Atlantic off São Miguel with a professional guide, in a session of about half a day. The dive equipment is not in the price, and moderate fitness is expected. 4.93 from 74 reviews at €58 per person for 3h.
- **São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local** — A hike and a snorkel in one half day with a guide certified by the Azores government, snorkelling gear and pickup at your accommodation included, on trails away from the sightseeing routes. Not recommended for poor cardiovascular health. 4.95 from 41 reviews at €108 per person for 4h.
- **Snorkeling Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo** — An hour of snorkelling around the Vila Franca islet, a flooded crater off the south coast, with suit, mask and fins handed out and a guide explaining the place on the way over. You stay in the water; landing on the islet is not allowed. 4.83 from 71 reviews at €27 per person.
- **Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling in São Miguel, Azores** — A glass bottom boat that shows the seabed on the way out, then snorkelling around the islet with the kit included. Boat and surfaces are wheelchair accessible; there is no pickup, and bookings over fifteen need a second booking. 4.83 from 306 reviews at €50 per person for 2h.

## Other collections in Azores

- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/private-tours-azores/?format=md) — 15 tours
- [Terceira](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/terceira/?format=md) — 14 tours
- [São Miguel](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/sao-miguel/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Sete Cidades](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/sete-cidades/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Canyoning](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/canyoning/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Ponta Delgada](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/ponta-delgada/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Jeep & 4x4 Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/jeep-4x4-azores/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Pico](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/pico/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Whale Watching](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/whale-watching/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Faial](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/faial/?format=md) — 5 tours
- [Furnas](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/furnas/?format=md) — 5 tours
- [Hiking & Climbing](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/hiking-climbing/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Nordeste](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/nordeste/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Quad & Buggy](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/quad-buggy/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Small-Group Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/small-group-tours-azores/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Santa Maria](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/santa-maria/?format=md) — 1 tours

## FAQ

**How many diving & snorkeling tours in Azores are available on Guidekin?**

4 diving & snorkeling tours are available for booking in Azores on Guidekin. The top-rated is Scuba Diving with 4.93/5 from 74 reviews.

**How much do diving & snorkeling tours in Azores cost?**

Prices range from €27 to €108 per person. The most affordable option is Snorkeling Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo at €27. The premium choice is São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local at €108.

**What are the best diving & snorkeling tours in Azores?**

Based on 492 traveler reviews across 4 tours, Scuba Diving leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.93/5 (74 reviews).

**How long do diving & snorkeling tours in Azores last?**

Duration ranges from 1h to 4h. The shortest is Snorkeling Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo at 1h. The longest is São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local at 4h.

**How do I book diving & snorkeling tours in Azores on Guidekin?**

Browse 4 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most diving & snorkeling tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.


## Query this catalogue with URLs

Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user
a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/:

| Group | Parameters | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries |
| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
| Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) |

Worked examples:
- Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true
- Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel
- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/?date=2026-10-10&departure=morning

Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/filters/

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- Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". Never present a per-group price as per-person.
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