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title: Snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/snorkeling-in-vila-franca-do-campo/
type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 70
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.88
reviews: 42
duration_minutes: 60
languages: [pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Boat snorkelling with briefing
rank_in_category: 3 of 5 (Diving & Snorkeling)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-11-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/snorkeling-in-vila-franca-do-campo/
---

# Snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Aconselhamos a chegarem 15 minutos ao…
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age 8+: minimum age to join

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €70 per person
- Duration: 1h
- Rating: 4.88/5 from 42 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: AZORES SUB Dive Center
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.88 from 42 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 41 of 42.

- 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 (2018-08-22 to 2026-07-24); last checked 2026-10-07.

## What's included

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

## Not included

- Food and drinks

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- 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

Aconselhamos a chegarem 15 minutos ao ponto de encontro de forma a arranjarem lugar para estacionarem o carro
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJDUwK6mAmXQsRJSvaU6zhT7c

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Diving & Snorkeling

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 5** | €70 | 1h | 4.88 (42) | 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 Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo](/portugal/azores/tours/snorkeling-tour-ilh-u-from-vila-franca-do-campo/?format=md) | €27 | 1h | 4.84 (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.

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