Ponta Delgada: Wild Dolphin Swim with Biologist Guide

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.