• Picos de Aventura - Animation and Leisure - Immerse yourself in the blue and share the ocean with some of the most intelligent and playful creatures on the planet! This remarkable adventure with Picos de Aventura offers the chance to swim alongside wild dolphins in their natural environment, under the guidance of our expert marine biologists and skilled skippers.

The tour begins at our base in the Marina of Ponta Delgada, where participants receive a comprehensive briefing on safety, responsible interaction with the animals, and the species that may be encountered. Our team is dedicated to providing ethical wildlife experiences, ensuring both participant safety and dolphin welfare.

Once at sea on our Zodiac-style speedboat, we locate dolphin pods using land-based lookout points and the expertise of our crew. When conditions are favorable, and dolphins are calm and inquisitive, small groups of participants enter the water with masks and snorkels for a respectful and awe-inspiring encounter.

Participants take turns swimming, floating at the surface as dolphins glide by—sometimes playful, sometimes simply curious. It’s a serene and humbling experience that connects participants to the ocean in a truly unique way.

• Professional guide

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup
• Hotel drop-off

With Picos de Aventura, participants will experience more than just a typical wildlife tour: this is a thoughtfully guided, respectful interaction led by marine biologists who are deeply committed to ocean conservation.

What makes this tour unique?

• Wild, not captive: Participants will swim with dolphins in their natural habitat, where the dolphins have the freedom to choose whether to interact. This ensures every encounter is meaningful and genuine.

• Biologist-led experience: The tours are conducted by expert marine biologists with extensive knowledge of dolphin behavior, species conservation, and the marine ecosystem of the Azores.

• Small group, low-impact: The number of swimmers is limited to ensure a calm, non-intrusive presence in the water—making the experience safer, more personal, and more respectful towards the animals.

This is not a theme park show—it’s a moment of silent connection in the open ocean. It is a unique opportunity to witness the grace of wild dolphins up close, guided by those who know and protect them best.

• Guests must be able to swim in order to join the tour

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