Explore the Seabed of Azores on a Glassbottom Boat Tour

See What Others Miss – Discover the Ocean Like Never Before 🌊👀

Welcome aboard OceanEye Azores – the ONLY glass-bottom boat tour in São Miguel!

Forget the typical boat tour. With us, you don’t just sail the Atlantic – you see right through it. Thanks to our exclusive glass-bottom technology, you’ll glide over vibrant underwater landscapes, watch fish swim beneath your feet, and spot hidden marine life without ever diving in.

🪸 It’s like snorkeling… but without getting wet!

Our Secret Weapon? Our Crew 🧡

Our local guides are more than just boat captains – they’re storytellers, marine lovers, and Azores superfans. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, they’ll show you the hidden sides of São Miguel with a smile (and a few fun facts you’ll want to share back home).

From the moment you step on board, you’ll feel like part of the crew – relaxed, welcomed, and in expert hands. We love what we do, and it shows in every wave we ride.

Our Experiences

Check all the Boat tours and snorkeling options we offer around the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo and the south coast of São Miguel. For everyone!

Check our Whale and Dolphin Watching tour on a Zodiac boat or Catamaran around the coast of the island. Your choice!

Check our Kayak Rentals and Tours so you feel a stronger connection to the sea and visit the natural reserve. Our kayaks are safe for the open sea (sit-on-top) so you can just enjoy.

Why choose OceanEye Azores?

Exclusive glass-bottom boat – Only here, in São Miguel
Unforgettable views – above and below the surface
Friendly, knowledgeable local crew
Family-friendly & perfect for all ages
Small group experience – zero crowds, all the fun
Eco-conscious and deeply respectful of marine life

A small taste of our experiences

What our guests say about our experiences

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Bruce Downie
28/08/2026
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We had a great experience here on the glass bottom snorkel boat. Crew and staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. The tour around the islet was great, capped off by some great snorkeling with all sorts of marine life to see.
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Eli Altes
27/08/2026
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Un recorrido estupendo, una guía fantástica y muy buenas explicaciones.
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Paul M
27/08/2026
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Spectacular experience and tremendous hospitality and knowledge. Tour was full of extras. Great value and service. Captain Edmundo and crew were so welcoming!
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Matthew Sullivan
27/08/2026
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Had an amazing time at Ocean Eye Azores!! The captain and marine bio staff were very qualified, educated and engaging. We really enjoyed snorkeling around the island. Great experience all around!
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Juan Rodriguez
26/08/2026
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​Hands down the most legendary tour in São Miguel! The crew’s passion for the ocean is completely magnetic. Our guide broke down the marine life with incredible detail, and the snorkeling crew was top-tier! They stayed right alongside us, pointing out hidden fish and making safety feel effortless. The whole vibe was a perfect mix of high adventure and genuine hospitality. You don't just feel like a tourist on this boat; they treat you like part of the crew. Do not leave the island without doing this!
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Shaco
26/08/2026
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​Absolute peak Azores experience! Seeing the volcanic seabed unfold right beneath our feet through the glass floor was like something straight out of a National Geographic documentary. Having an actual marine biologist on board to decode everything we were seeing added a whole new level to the trip. When we jumped in for the snorkeling, the safety team was phenomenal! Attentive, super encouraging, and made sure everyone felt totally confident in the water. We even got to take the helm on the way back and finished with local drinks at the port. 10/10 crew, epic core memory unlocked
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Pedro Silva
26/08/2026
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​Can’t say enough good things about the crew on this trip! Our guide was a marine biologist who gave us awesome context about the islet and sea life while we were out on the boat. Then during the snorkeling stop, the team was super hands-on. They provided all the gear (wetsuits included) and really looked out for anyone who was a bit hesitant in the water. You get the perfect mix of learning cool stuff and feeling completely relaxed during the swim. 10/10 experience!
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Pedro Silva
26/08/2026
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5/5 Estrelas Experiência simplesmente fantástica com a OceanEye Azores! A visão através do barco com fundo de vidro é incrível e permite ver a vida marinha do Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo de uma perspetiva totalmente única. A equipa é extremamente profissional, simpática e conhecedora. Recomendo vivamente a quem visita São Miguel!
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Soraia Freire
26/08/2026
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If you're heading to Azores, this is the one tour you shouldn't skip! Oceaneye Azores Glass-Bottom boat tour delivers a totally unique experience, especially compared to the usual crowded boat trips on the island... The glass-bottom panel give you an awesome view of the sea floor as you cruise along. But what truly makes the trip is having an actual marine biologist as your guide. Ours was so passionate and engaging, breaking down the local ecosystem, answering every single question, and showing us how the volcanic landscape beneath us shaped the area. The snorkeling stop was just as impressiv, they provided full wetsuits to keep us comfortable in the water, and having the biologist swim along with us to spot sea life in the crevices made a huge difference. You can tell the crew takes immense pride in their service. Everything felt organized, unhurried, and genuinely personal. Easily one of our favorite memories from the Azores!
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Where to find us

Located at Vila Franca do Campo, the perfect starting point for boat tours in São Miguel, thanks to its prime location on the south coast – where the sea is calmer and the views of the iconic Ilhéu de Vila Franca are simply breathtaking.

Here, you’ll have easy access to marine-rich waters, unique volcanic landscapes, and magical sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean.

It’s the ideal place to set off on an unforgettable adventure!

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