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Snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo

4.9 · 42 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Azores Operated by AZORES SUB Dive Center Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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.

In our comparison: #3 of 5 in Diving & Snorkeling, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €70 per adult.

Included and not included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Briefing
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Boat Trip
  • Snorkeling Guide
  • Food and drinks

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.9
42 ratings
Tripadvisor 33 · Viator 9

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 41 of 42

Star breakdown of all 42 ratings

5 stars
39 · 93%
4 stars
2 · 5%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 2%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise attentive guides and varied marine life, but some report strong currents or waves

Praised

  • Patient guides help beginners feel safe and supported in the water
  • Guides point out fish and other marine life along the route
  • Varied fish and other sea life seen close up
  • Comfortable wetsuits and equipment in good condition
  • Hot showers available after returning from the water

Complaints

  • Some report strong currents or waves while snorkeling

Written by Guidekin from the 33 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (22 August 2018 to 24 July 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 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

Snorkeling Trip with all necessary equipment, boat trip and guide.

Dip in and witness the colors that the underwater can provide. With different schools of fishes, weeds and corals you would want to see again and again.

Basic know-hows will be provided before we dip in.

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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age 8+ minimum age to join

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

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 · #3 of 5€701h4.88 (42)shared
Scuba Diving€583h4.93 (75)shared
São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local€1084h4.95 (41)shared
Snorkeling Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo€271h4.84 (73)shared

Ranked #3 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 €70 per adult