This itinerary offers you the chance to encounter large schools of mobula in the Azores as well as enjoying the unique seascape and diving experience around the central islands of Pico, Faial and São Jorge.
Pico, the ‘Grey Island’ gets its name from the dominant Pico Volcano, the highest point in the Azores and plenty of adventure is to be had topside, but it’s the underwater seascapes and marine life that attracts divers to this central island of the Azores archipelago.
Spend the week exploring the local dive sites, a labyrinth of arches, caves and caverns. Diving around Pico is still relatively untouched, ensuring you a diving experience that not many have had.
You will be met on arrival and transferred to your accommodation for a seven night stay on Pico island.
Your pre-booked dive package begins today. It includes ten local boat dives.
Explore the unique seascape and dive sites around Pico, Faial and São Jorge islands. Expect swim-throughs, an exceptional wealth of marine life and remember to keep an eye on the blue for larger pelagic encounters. Nitrox is available for certified divers.
In addition to the excellent local dives, trips are regularly scheduled to dive with mobula at of Princess Alice Bank, a remote seamount to the north of Pico Island. These trips carry a local supplement and are subject to minimum numbers, weather conditions and diver experience.
Please note: Must be at least Advanced qualified with 50 logged dives. Trips to Princess Alice Banks are subject to minimum numbers, weather conditions and local supplements.
Home to Pico Volcano, the highest point in the Azores, Pico Island is also known for whale watching. Diving here is spectacular, with magnificent topography and plentiful pelagic species. From here you can also dive with the mantas of Princess Alice Bank. Find Out More about {acc:title}
Located in the village of Madalena on the island of Pico, Baia de Barca consists of ten luxurious self catering apartments, with a spa and swimming pool, and offers a quiet and peaceful base from which to dive the Azores. Find Out More about Baía da Barca Apartments
This small four star property is located by the port in Madalena, on the island of Pico. It is ideally situated for the town centre, which is the main hub for bars, cafés and restaurants, and offers transfers to the dive centre. Find Out More about Hotel Caravelas
Located in the heart of Sao Roque on the island of Pico, this well presented bed and breakfast property offers great value for money. Transfers are included on dive days to and from the boat/dive centre. Find Out More about Residential Montanha
