Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Quick Details
- Duration: 2 hours
- Ages: Ideal for everyone including wheelchairs and service animals
- Availability: Daily at 9h30 and 14h30 (Mon-Sun)
- Notes: Snorkeling equipment included
- --------------- Price ---------------
- Adult 13+: €50
- Child 4-12: €35
- Infant 0-3: €10
Experience the Ocean Differently – See Below the Surface Without Getting Wet 🌊🔍
Step aboard OceanEye Azores – the one and only glass-bottom boat experience in São Miguel! This isn’t your average boat ride. With our exclusive underwater viewing technology, you’ll float above dazzling marine habitats, watch sea life glide beneath your feet, and uncover the Azores’ hidden underwater world – no snorkel required.🪸
It’s like a window into the sea… minus the wetsuit!
Boat tour description and itinerary
Discover the life that lies deep in the Azores Sea from the comfort of this glass-bottom boat, with an expert crew and guide.
Your adventure begins at Vila Franca do Campo Marina, where a biologist will give you a briefing about the itinerary before the departure. Learn about the marine life, nature, and historical curiosities of Vila Franca do Campo.
You can spot the unique sea life of the protected area and observe the seabirds and crustaceans that fill the islet landscape. The biologist will help you identify the species, but you can expect to see everything from colorful shoals of fish, to starfish, sea cucumbers, and underwater volcanic activity. When you want to cool off you can go for a swim and snorkel, and get closer to some of the wildlife you’ve been spotting.
Highlights
- Discover the bottom of the ocean around the islet of Vila Franca do Campo comfortably in an unique boat;
- Get closer to the sea life by snorkeling (equipment included)
Included
- A biologist guide who will help you identify the species and tell you more about the local history;
- Snorkeling equipment;
- Insurance
Recommended
- If you would like to do snorkeling we recommend bringing swimwear and a towel
- Sunscreen
- Your camera to capture amazing moments
Good to know
- Please be 15 minutes before the starting time for a short briefing;
- Everyone is welcome from the youngest to the oldest, including people with physical mobility (wheelchairs) and using service animals;
- The activity is subject to weather and sea conditions. If not possible we will rebook or refund you. If you decide to cancel more than 72h in advance you’ll be refunded 100%. After that period we’ll keep 100% of the payment.
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
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Where to find us
Based in Vila Franca do Campo, the ideal launch spot for boat tours in São Miguel. Its south coast location offers calmer waters and unbeatable views of the stunning Ilhéu de Vila Franca – making it the perfect place to start your ocean adventure.
