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title: Diving & Snorkeling in Azores
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alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/
type: tour_collection
city: Azores
country: Portugal
tours: 5
price_from_eur: 27
reviews_total: 540
as_of: 2026-11-10
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/
---

# Diving & Snorkeling in Azores

> **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of November 10, 2026.

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.

## Guidekin's verdict (last checked October 1, 2026)

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

- **Which trip first?:** [Ilhéu Snorkeling from Vila Franca do Campo](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/snorkeling-tour-ilh-u-from-vila-franca-do-campo/?format=md). 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. Suit, mask and fins. Trade-off: No landing on the islet. — now €27 per person, 4.84 (73)
- **Want to scuba dive?:** [Scuba Diving](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/scuba-diving/?format=md). For a certified dive, book Scuba Diving: 3h at €58 per person; bring certification, equipment excluded. 4.93 from 75 reviews. Guide and fees included. Trade-off: Scuba equipment is excluded. — now €58 per person, 4.93 (75)
- **Boat and snorkel?:** [Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/glass-bottom-boat-tour-snorkeling-in-s-o-miguel-azores/?format=md). For seabed views and snorkelling, book the Glass bottom boat tour: €50 per person, 2h, kit included, no pickup. 4.83 from 309 reviews. Free cancellation. Trade-off: No pickup. — now €50 per person, 4.83 (309)

Also compared:

- [São Miguel Hike and Snorkeling with a Local](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/s-o-miguel-azores-hike-and-snorkeling-into-the-wild-with-a-local/?format=md): Hiking plus snorkelling. Trade-off: Minimum two; not advised for poor cardiovascular health. — now €108 per person, 4.95 (41)
- [Snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/snorkeling-in-vila-franca-do-campo/?format=md): Boat snorkelling with briefing. Trade-off: Not recommended during pregnancy. — now €70 per person, 4.88 (42)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 5 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 (75) | 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 in Vila Franca do Campo](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/snorkeling-in-vila-franca-do-campo/?format=md) | Family Tours | €70 per person | 4.88 (42) | 1h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · en/es/fr/pt |
| 4 | [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 | 4.84 (73) | 1h | daily 09:00–16:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 5 | [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, Boat & Kayak Tours, Family Tours | €50 per person | 4.83 (309) | 2h | daily 09:30–14:30 | up to 20 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 75 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 in Vila Franca do Campo** — Head out by boat to snorkel in Vila Franca do Campo, with a briefing before entering the water. Snorkelling equipment, a guide and all fees are included; food and drinks are excluded, and the activity is not recommended during pregnancy. 4.88 from 42 reviews at €70 per person for 1h.
- **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. 4.84 from 73 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 309 reviews at €50 per person for 2h.

## Other collections in Azores

- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/private-tours-azores/?format=md) — 25 tours
- [Sete Cidades](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/sete-cidades/?format=md) — 23 tours
- [Terceira](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/terceira/?format=md) — 19 tours
- [São Miguel](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/sao-miguel/?format=md) — 17 tours
- [Jeep & 4x4 Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/jeep-4x4-azores/?format=md) — 15 tours
- [Family Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/family-tours/?format=md) — 13 tours
- [Canyoning](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/canyoning/?format=md) — 12 tours
- [Furnas](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/furnas/?format=md) — 12 tours
- [Food & Wine](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/food-wine-azores/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Pico](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/pico/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Whale Watching](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/whale-watching/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Lagoa do Fogo](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/lagoa-do-fogo/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Ponta Delgada](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/ponta-delgada/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Luxury & VIP Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/luxury-tours/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Faial](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/faial/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Hiking & Climbing](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/hiking-climbing/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Quad & Buggy](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/quad-buggy/?format=md) — 5 tours
- [Nordeste](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/nordeste/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Small-Group Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/small-group-tours-azores/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Boat & Kayak Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/boat-tours-azores/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Flores](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/flores/?format=md) — 1 tour
- [Santa Maria](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/santa-maria/?format=md) — 1 tour

## FAQ

**Should I book a certified dive or a snorkelling trip in the Azores?**

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. Browse shared water trips: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/?tour_type=shared

**How much do Azores diving and snorkelling tours cost, and how long do they take?**

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. Find trips within budget: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/?price_max=70 · Find shorter water outings: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/?duration_max=3

**Can children or wheelchair users join Azores diving and snorkelling trips?**

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. Filter operator-marked accessibility: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/?wheelchair=true · Filter strollers and infants accepted: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/?kids=true

**Is diving or snorkelling equipment included in the tour price?**

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. Review shared trip inclusions: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/?tour_type=shared

**Is hotel pickup included with Azores diving and snorkelling tours?**

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. Find trips with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/?pickup=hotel


## 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=2026-11-24&departure=morning

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

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