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Highlights
- Join a biologist-led dolphin encounter off São Miguel, learning how to approach and observe these animals responsibly in their natural habitat.
- Start with a focused briefing on safety protocols and dolphin-friendly behavior so you feel confident and prepared when you slip into the water.
- Swim offshore using snorkel, mask, wetsuit, life jacket, and raincoat included, backed by personal accident and civil liability insurance.
- Take in views of São Miguel's coastline while your guide explains dolphin habits and traits, with lockers keeping gear safe.
Your Experience
Swim with wild dolphins in the open ocean off São Miguel, guided by a biologist and supported with full snorkeling gear.
Getting started
Check in at the designated departure point and prepare to head out by boat into the open ocean. After you meet your expert biologist guide, you receive a briefing on safety, equipment usage, and animal-friendly behavior. Once everyone has understood the plan, you get fitted with your snorkel, mask, neoprene wetsuit, life jacket, and raincoat before the boat leaves São Miguel.
What to expect
Open ocean dolphin swim off São Miguel
Head out from São Miguel into the Atlantic, where you will have the chance to swim near wild dolphins in their natural habitat, always following guidelines that prioritize the animals' well-being.
Features
- Open ocean wild dolphin swimming is the core of this experience, giving you the opportunity to enter the water in small groups while the expert biologist guide explains how to interact in a respectful, animal-friendly way.
- Views of São Miguel's landscape accompany you as the boat moves between dolphin spots, so you can watch the coastline and volcanic slopes from the water while not in the sea.
- A detailed briefing on safety, equipment, and animal-friendly behavior comes before anyone enters the ocean, so you know exactly how to use your gear and how to behave around the dolphins.
- Snorkel, mask, wetsuit, life jacket, and raincoat are all provided, which means you do not need to bring technical equipment and can stay comfortable in changing Atlantic conditions.
- An expert biologist guide is included for the entire outing, sharing information about the dolphins' behavior and characteristics and helping spot when and where to enter the water.
- Personal accident and liability insurance are included for all participants, and lockers for personal items are provided so you can store your belongings safely while you are out on the boat.
Wrapping up
After the dolphin swim, you return by boat to São Miguel, collect your belongings from the lockers, and are then free to continue exploring the island on your own, with transportation and food or drinks arranged independently.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Open ocean wild dolphin swimming
- Expert biologist guide
- Snorkel, mask, wetsuit, life jacket, raincoat
- Views of São Miguel island landscape
- Briefing on safety, equipment and animal-friendly behavior
- Personal accident and liability insurance
- Lockers for personal items
- Transportation and pick-up
- Food and drinks
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.