Pico Island Adventures

Pico Island Adventures, located in Lajes do Pico, Portugal, is a dive center with 33 years of experience, established by Frank Wirth in 1993. Certified by SSI and TDI, it offers Snorkeling and Boat Diving courses, as well as guided dives. Facilities include lockers, a bar, accommodation, equipment rental, a dive shop, and air fills (nitrox). The center excels in its unique ocean adventures, such as diving with mobula rays at the legendary Princess Alice seamount, shark diving (including blue, mako, and hammerhead sharks), and whale and dolphin watching with a 98% sighting success rate for over 28 species, including sperm whales.

Utilizing a modern fleet, including a fast, purpose-built catamaran, Pico Island Adventures ensures comfortable and efficient trips to prime dive sites. Activities range from stationary dives for close encounters with mobulas to full-day expeditions for reef observers, offering opportunities for encounters with sharks, mobulas, whales, dolphins, and pelagics. The 'Season of the Giants' is also a highlight, with chances to witness blue, fin, and sei whales during their spring migration.

The center is also a resource for film, photography, and scientific productions, attesting to its professionalism and international connections. Beyond water activities, Pico Island Adventures provides car and scooter rentals, establishing itself as a complete Azores experience. Its base is situated in Madalena, Pico Island's capital, conveniently located 8 km from the airport and directly opposite the ferry terminal.