Terceira Island: Open-Ocean Swim with Dolphins

Swim with wild dolphins in the open ocean off Terceira Island, guided by an expert on animal behavior, with all essential gear provided.

Getting started

Begin by checking in for your Swimming with Dolphins in the Open Ocean Activity Session Package. After you board the speedboat or Zodiac, your expert guide introduces the plan and conducts a safety briefing. You then ride out toward the open ocean, where the guide starts looking for suitable dolphin groups and explains how the session will unfold once conditions are right.

What to expect

Terceira Island open ocean dolphin area

Head into the Atlantic waters off Terceira Island, where you spend focused time looking for and entering the water near wild dolphins in their natural environment.

Features

• The core of your experience is an open ocean dolphin swimming session, where you slide into the water to meet a dolphin up close while remaining near the boat.
• An expert guide shares key information about the animals' behaviors and characteristics before and during the encounter.
• All essential equipment is provided for you, including mask, snorkel, neoprene wetsuit, and life jacket, so you can concentrate on the experience in the water.
• A raincoat is available on board, helping you stay dry and comfortable while you wait on the speedboat or Zodiac and watch the surface activity.
• You are covered by personal accident and liability insurance, which is in place for the duration of your session on the vessel and in the water.
• The speedboat or Zodiac ride included in your package lets you feel the anticipation as you move across the waves and gives you time to admire the beautiful landscapes of the coastline of Terceira Island from the sea.