--- title: Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling in São Miguel, Azores lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/glass-bottom-boat-tour-snorkeling-in-s-o-miguel-azores/ type: tour city: São Miguel country: Portugal price: 50 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 309 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Boat and snorkel? rank_in_category: 5 of 5 (Diving & Snorkeling) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/glass-bottom-boat-tour-snorkeling-in-s-o-miguel-azores/ --- # Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling in São Miguel, Azores **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. **Boat and snorkel?:** For seabed views and snorkelling, book the Glass bottom boat tour: €50 per person, 2h, kit included, no pickup. 4.83 from 309 reviews. Trade-off: No pickup. (last checked October 1, 2026) In our comparison: #5 of 5 in Diving & Snorkeling, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet us at OceanEye Azores at Vila… - Starts 09:30, 14:30: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €35: ages 4 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €50 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 309 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: OceanEye Azores - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English - Start times: 09:30, 14:30 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.83 from 309 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 293 of 309. - 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 (2025-06-20 to 2026-09-26); last checked 2026-10-07. ## What's included - Use of Snorkelling equipment ## Not included - Private transportation ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJm4s2Xb4nXQsRsOy6KY0nAEc Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please indicate your date of arrival and departure upon booking. (NOTE: We do not offer pick up and drop off) - If you have more than 15 persons in a booking, you can do a second booking to make it to 20 people ## Compared with other Diving & Snorkeling | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 5** | €50 | 2h | 4.83 (309) | shared | | [Scuba Diving](/portugal/azores/tours/scuba-diving/?format=md) | €58 | 3h | 4.93 (75) | shared | | [São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local](/portugal/azores/tours/s-o-miguel-azores-hike-and-snorkeling-into-the-wild-with-a-local/?format=md) | €108 | 4h | 4.95 (41) | shared | | [Snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo](/portugal/azores/tours/snorkeling-in-vila-franca-do-campo/?format=md) | €70 | 1h | 4.88 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/?format=md ## More in São Miguel - All São Miguel tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/glass-bottom-boat-tour-snorkeling-in-s-o-miguel-azores/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md