Guided Swimming Experience with Sharks in Portugal

Overview

The specie we mostly see during our activity is the Blue Sharks and you will enjoy to swim with them at their own natural habitat or look at them from the boat. Blue Sharks are very curious and pass very close to the boat, spend long periods of time surface swimming, just floating at the surface or in the boat you will experience very close interactions with these beauties. A very friendly species and one of the most beautiful animal around. We also happen to see Mako sharks, the fastest shark of the Ocean ! The activity have a maximum of 6 people on board to insure that marine life is comfortable and to provide closer interactions with the animals. Book this lifetime Shark Adventure directly with your guide Silvio!

Activity itinerary

We meet at our shop 1 hr before the activity. You'll choose and try on any necessary equipment, and then your guide Silvio will brief you on shark behavior and on the activity rules. Next, we head out for a 15-min check dive in a pristine coastal area—to refresh your snorkeling skills and get more comfortable in the water. After that, we navigate 30 min to 1 hr offshore to start “chumming” (attracting sharks). The wait for the sharks can take from 20 min to a few hrs. In the meantime, Silvio—your marine biologist and shark specialist with over 10 years of experience studying shark and ray behavior, ecology, and conservation—will share fascinating insights about these incredible animals, while you enjoy organic, local snacks and drinks. Once the sharks arrive, the dive lasts around 30 to 45 min, after which we head back. The total duration of the activity is approximately 3 to 5 hrs. This activity is also suitable for experienced free-divers. Your guide is a professional free-diver, and for those with a freediving certification, weight belts are available. Certified free-divers will have access to a vertical cable (max depth: 20m) and will dive in buddy teams. Let's Go Shark!

Places visited

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

We prefer to meet at our base in Horta harbour (unit B-3) but if you are hosted on an other island, we can pick you up at the ferry terminal in Horta. If you are staying on Pico Island and the ferry schedule to go to Horta is not convenient, we can Pick you up in Madalena harbour.

How to use your ticket

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 412035P1

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