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Scuba Diving

4.9 · 75 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Azores Operated by AZORES SUB Dive Center Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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.

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

Trade-off: Scuba equipment is excluded.

In our comparison: #1 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: €58 per adult.

Included and not included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Use of SCUBA equipment

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.

Reviews

4.9
75 ratings
Tripadvisor 73 · Viator 2

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 74 of 75

Star breakdown of all 75 ratings

5 stars
71 · 95%
4 stars
3 · 4%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the patient instructors and help spotting marine life, though underwater visibility can be poor

Praised

  • Patient instructors help nervous beginners and returning divers feel at ease
  • Clear briefings and close attention to safety in the water
  • Guides point out fish, octopus and other marine life during dives
  • Good equipment and well organised dive arrangements
  • Helpful communication and flexible arrangements before arrival

Complaints

  • Poor underwater visibility on some dives

Written by Guidekin from the 40 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (17 July 2018 to 1 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Aconselhamos a chegarem 15 minutos ao ponto de encontro de forma a arranjarem lugar para estacionarem o carro · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 14:00 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (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
AZORES SUB Dive Center; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Dive into a middle of the atlantic where the fauna and flora is something memorable and unique!

Discover the fantastic water from Azores!

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

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

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age 10+ minimum age to join

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth, weights, heights, arrival flight or ship details

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

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This tour · #1 of 5€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
Snorkeling Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo€271h4.84 (73)shared

Ranked #1 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

From €58 per adult