Princess Alice Scuba Diving

The Princess Alice Scuba Diving day trip is an advanced open-ocean expedition to the famous seamount located forty-eight nautical miles south of Pico Island. The seamount rises from depths of two thousand five hundred meters, creating strong currents that attract large schools of pelagic fish. The main highlight is the presence of graceful mobula rays, which gather in groups of up to fifty.

The journey to the bank takes three to four hours each way and departs early in the morning from Madalena harbor. The tour is conducted aboard our Cheetah Marine twelve-meter power catamaran, designed for speed and stability in Atlantic swell. Divers perform stationary deep dives, watching mobulas, tuna, and barracudas glide through the blue.

Due to the remote location, the trip is dependent on wind and weather conditions. Divers must hold at least an Advanced Open Water certification and demonstrate excellent buoyancy control. Hot drinks, soft drinks, and snacks are provided on board during the cruise.