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title: Snorkeling Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo
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type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 27
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.84
reviews: 73
duration_minutes: 60
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Which trip first?
rank_in_category: 4 of 5 (Diving & Snorkeling)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-11-03
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# Snorkeling Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo

**Guidekin's take:** An hour of snorkelling around the Vila Franca islet, a flooded crater off the south coast, with suit, mask and fins handed out and a guide explaining the place on the way over. You stay in the water; landing on the islet is not allowed. 4.84 from 73 reviews at €27 per person.

**Which trip first?:** Start with the Ilhéu snorkel from Vila Franca do Campo at €27 per person for 1h, with kit included and no islet landing. 4.84 from 73 reviews. Trade-off: No landing on the islet. (last checked October 1, 2026)

In our comparison: #4 of 5 in Diving & Snorkeling, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover the charm of Villa Franca do Campo underwater! After a brief preparation and delivery of all the necessary equipment — suit, mask and sticks — embark towards the island, while the Guide shares instructions and curiosities about this unique place in the Azores.

In the crystal clear waters, snorkel between volcanic formations and discover an incredible diversity of marine life: colorful fish, sea stars, crabs, seaweed and dwarfs. For an even more exciting experience, choose to rent a SeaScooter, which will allow you to explore the ocean floor with ease and fun.

At the end, enjoy a short walk around the island before returning to the marina — an unforgettable adventure between sea, nature and discovery.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 50 pickup points
- 4 start times: between 09:00 and 16:00
- Children from €15: ages 5 to 12

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 50 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €27 per person
- Duration: 1h
- Rating: 4.84/5 from 73 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Vila Watersports Center
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00, 11:00, 14:00, 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

4.84 from 73 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 71 of 73.

- 5 stars: 65 (89%)
- 4 stars: 6 (8%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise attentive guides and varied marine life; some find the water cold.

**Praised:**
- Friendly guides who reassure nervous snorkelers and help children feel comfortable
- Varied marine life, with guides helping guests find and identify fish and other creatures
- Clean, well maintained wetsuits and snorkeling equipment
- Boat rides around the islet add coastal views to the snorkeling

**Complaints:**
- Some found the water cold, while others stayed warm in the supplied wetsuits

Written by Guidekin from the 34 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-06-26 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-07.

## What's included

- All Fees and Taxes
- Battles, masks and diving suits.

## Not included

- It is not allowed to enter or board the island.

## Itinerary

1. **Islet of Vila Franca do Campo** (1h; admission included) - You will have a 360o view of the island, as well as a simple guided tour together.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 11:00, 14:00, 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- 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

Near the boat and kayak ramp, located on the south side of the marina.
If you go down the stairs, our store is located at the end of the marina.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJC6WHAGknXQsRqr9woGAYQfM

Pickup points listed by the operator: 50

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Booking asks for: weights, heights

## Compared with other Diving & Snorkeling

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #4 of 5** | €27 | 1h | 4.84 (73) | 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 #4 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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