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Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling in São Miguel, Azores

4.8 · 309 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ São Miguel Operated by OceanEye Azores Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English
Start & pickup
09:30, 14:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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.

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

Trade-off: No pickup.

In our comparison: #5 of 5 in Diving & Snorkeling, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: October 1, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €50 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Private transportation

Children from €35 (ages 4 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.8
309 ratings
Tripadvisor 240 · Viator 69

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 293 of 309

Star breakdown of all 309 ratings

5 stars
278 · 90%
4 stars
15 · 5%
3 stars
13 · 4%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
2 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the crew's marine knowledge and unhurried snorkeling; crowding on board is a recurring caveat.

Praised

  • Marine biologists explain the fish, local ecology and islet history
  • Welcoming crew who involve children and reassure nervous snorkelers
  • Fish and other marine life visible through the glass bottom
  • Unhurried snorkeling with help identifying fish and other sea life
  • Wetsuits and snorkeling gear supplied for adults and children

Complaints

  • Some find the boat comfortable, while others report crowding and heat in the glass viewing area
  • Sitting on the boat at sea can trigger seasickness
  • Cold water can make snorkeling uncomfortable
  • The tour sometimes returns later than expected

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (20 June 2025 to 26 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet us at OceanEye Azores at Vila Franca do Campo Marina. Put "OceanEye Azores" into your GPS to find us easily. We are in front of a ramp with red kayaks. You must arrive at our shop half an hour in advance to check in. We are not responsible for late arrivals, you can miss the boat departure. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:30, 14:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
OceanEye Azores; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

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 characteristics. This exclusive product differentiates our offer from all others in the tourist market of São Miguel Island.

Discover the life that lies deep in the Azores Sea with the greatest comfort and safety.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Children from €35 ages 4 to 12

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Diving & Snorkeling

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #5 of 5€502h4.83 (309)shared
Scuba Diving€583h4.93 (75)shared
São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local€1084h4.95 (41)shared
Snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo€701h4.88 (42)shared

Ranked #5 of 5 in Diving & Snorkeling by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €27 to €108, median €58; typical length 2h. 0 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 5 Diving & Snorkeling

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