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Snorkelling tour outside Vila Franca islet, São Miguel
4.8 (73 reviews) · Vila Franca do Campo marina, São Miguel · Operator: Vila Watersports Center
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Groups up to ten
- Offered in: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- Departures are at 09:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00, daily
Editor’s take Roman Antonov · 8 best São Miguel tours, choice 8 of 8
I'd book this if you want a short snorkelling trip. Vila Watersports Center takes you outside the Vila Franca islet. The trip takes 1 hour. Adults pay from €27, with snorkelling equipment included.
A guide joins you in the water. You finish with a boat ride around the islet. There's no landing on the islet.
You can arrange pickup or meet at the marina shop. If meeting at the shop, arrive 30 minutes before departure. Tickets start at age 5. You need moderate physical fitness. Cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund.
What’s included
Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Snorkelling equipment
Not included
- This tour does not enter or land on the islet.
Meeting point
Meeting point
Meet at the Vila Watersports Center shop on the marina's south side, near the boat and kayak ramp. Go down the stairs to the shop at the end of the marina.
Pickup is available. Arrange your pickup point and time in advance. If meeting at the shop, arrive 30 minutes before the activity starts.
End point
The trip ends back at the marina meeting point.
Itinerary
- Vila Franca do Campo marina check-in
Be at the shop 30 minutes before the start. Collect your equipment after the briefing.
- Snorkelling and islet boat ride 1 hour
Snorkel outside the islet with a guide in the water. Finish with a boat ride around it. This tour does not land on the islet.
- Return to the marina
Return to the Vila Watersports Center meeting point.
Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Arrange pickup or meet at the Vila Watersports Center shop in the marina.
- If meeting at the shop, arrive 30 minutes before the start.
- Tickets start at age 5.
- You need moderate physical fitness.
- Skip this during pregnancy or with spinal or heart problems.
- This tour does not land on the islet.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund.
Reviews
97% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 28 reviews on Viator (4.8) and 45 on Tripadvisor (4.9), as shown on Viator on .
Photos
From the Vila Watersports Center listing, with the operator’s captions.
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