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Highlights
- Immerse yourself off Terceira Island as you slip into the water alongside dolphins, sharing a close moment in the waters they call home.
- Start with a safety briefing and orientation as your expert guide shares behavior tips, then board the speedboat or Zodiac for the ride from Terceira.
- Swim with full kit included, from mask and snorkel to neoprene wetsuit, life jacket, and raincoat, along with personal accident and liability insurance.
- Feel the build-up as you sit on the boat watching Terceira's coastline roll by, until it's time to slide in and join these swimmers in the water.
Your Experience
Swim with wild dolphins in the open ocean off Terceira Island, guided by an expert on animal behavior, with all essential gear provided.
Getting started
Begin by checking in for your Swimming with Dolphins in the Open Ocean Activity Session Package. After you board the speedboat or Zodiac, your expert guide introduces the plan and conducts a safety briefing. You then ride out toward the open ocean, where the guide starts looking for suitable dolphin groups and explains how the session will unfold once conditions are right.
What to expect
Terceira Island open ocean dolphin area
Head into the Atlantic waters off Terceira Island, where you spend focused time looking for and entering the water near wild dolphins in their natural environment.
Features
- The core of your experience is an open ocean dolphin swimming session, where you slide into the water to meet a dolphin up close while remaining near the boat.
- An expert guide shares key information about the animals' behaviors and characteristics before and during the encounter.
- All essential equipment is provided for you, including mask, snorkel, neoprene wetsuit, and life jacket, so you can concentrate on the experience in the water.
- A raincoat is available on board, helping you stay dry and comfortable while you wait on the speedboat or Zodiac and watch the surface activity.
- You are covered by personal accident and liability insurance, which is in place for the duration of your session on the vessel and in the water.
- The speedboat or Zodiac ride included in your package lets you feel the anticipation as you move across the waves and gives you time to admire the beautiful landscapes of the coastline of Terceira Island from the sea.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Open ocean dolphin swimming session
- Expert guide
- Mask, snorkel, neoprene wetsuit, life jacket
- Raincoat
- Personal accident and liability insurance
- Speedboat or Zodiac ride
- Transportation and pickup
- Food and drinks
- Towels
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
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