Pico Island Adventures
Rua Padre Xavier Madruga, Lajes do Pico, Azores, PRT
Sobre o Centro
Pico Island Adventures, ubicado en Lajes do Pico, Portugal, es un centro de buceo con 33 años de experiencia que ofrece aventuras marinas. Certificado por SSI y TDI, proporciona una amplia gama de cursos, desde Snorkel hasta buceo avanzado con certificaciones TDI, así como formación para monitores federales (Moniteur Fédéral).
Las instalaciones cuentan con taquillas, bar, alojamiento, alquiler de equipos, tienda de buceo y llenado de aire con nitrox. Pico Island Adventures es reconocido por sus tours de avistamiento de ballenas y delfines, con una tasa de éxito del 98% y guiados por biólogos marinos. Las excursiones de buceo al legendario monte submarino Princess Alice ofrecen oportunidades para avistar bancos de rayas mobula, barracudas, atunes y peces pelágicos. Para los más aventureros, "Shark Week" ofrece expediciones de día completo para encontrar tiburones como el azul, mako y martillo, junto con otras grandes especies pelágicas.
Utilizando una flota de catamaranes de alta velocidad, Pico Island Adventures garantiza traslados rápidos y cómodos a los mejores lugares de buceo y observación. También organizan tours especializados durante la temporada de migración de los gigantes del mar, incluyendo ballenas azules, rorcuales comunes y rorcuales aliblancos. El centro ofrece alquiler de coches y scooters, y su equipo multilingüe (inglés y alemán) está preparado para ofrecer una experiencia oceánica inolvidable en las Azores.
Cursos Disponíveis
2 cursosBlue Shark Diving
The Blue Shark Diving program is a specialized open-ocean experience designed for shark lovers who want to dive with blue and mako sharks. The excursions depart from Madalena harbor to Condor Bank, a deep-water area known for shark activity. The dives are conducted in the open blue water, under the guidance of experienced safety divers. The safety guidelines are based on research from shark scientists and the theories of Professor Erich Ritter. Before the trip, divers receive a detailed briefing on shark behavior and safety protocols. The team uses specialized baiting techniques to attract the sharks, allowing divers to watch them closely. To participate, divers must complete a check dive along the Pico coast the day before the shark trip. This check dive ensures that everyone is comfortable with their gear and buoyancy. The shark diving season runs from late June to the end of September.
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.
Services
Facilities
Specialties
Brands they work with
Destinations & trips
Recommended dive sites
The spots this centre offers its students
Galeria(1)
Climate
Annual average
Monthly historical data to plan your dives
Avaliações dos utilizadores
Deixe a sua opinião
Inicie sessão na sua conta de mergulhador para avaliar este centro ou curso.
Iniciar SessãoFrequently asked
What people ask before booking
The base is located at Port Velho 33 in Madalena, Pico Island, Azores, directly opposite the ferry terminal.
We work with land-based spotters, known as VIGIAS, who search the ocean with binoculars from high points on the island and direct our boats.
All participants must complete at least one check dive along the Pico coast the day before the shark trip to get used to the equipment and ocean conditions.
Sperm whales are seen year-round, while large migratory baleen whales, including blue whales, are typically sighted from February to June.