AZORES Portugal
The Water and Wind catamaran is among the select few vessels providing liveaboard diving adventures in the stunning Azores archipelago. This exceptional yacht promises an intimate and unforgettable experience, catering to up to 8 guests in 4 cabins for private charters or group bookings. For cabin charters, the boat accommodates a maximum of 6 guests in 3 cabins, ensuring generous space and enhanced comfort.
The interior lounge and galley provide cozy seating and a welcoming space for indoor dining, while the balcony area offers the perfect setting for al fresco meals with breathtaking ocean views. At the front of the catamaran, a hammock invites guests to relax under the afternoon sun or gaze at the starry skies at night, creating a truly magical ambiance.
Highlights
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Comfortable catamaran with just 6-8 guests on board
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One of the only scuba diving liveaboards in the region
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Available for private charter bookings
Length of trip
8 Days / 7 Nights
Departure
Vila Franca do Campo, in São Miguel Island
Dives
Approximately 15 dives in total
Experience
Advanced Open Water - 50 minimum logged dives required.
Azores Dive Sites
The Condor Bank - Pico
The Condor Reef is the most popular place to dive with sharks, especially the blue shark. Here we feel the adrenaline running through our bodies, an intense experience!
While we hike in the "blue" we are aware of shadows that move cautiously beneath us and that are approaching very slowly and with great caution. The blue shark is curious by nature and is approaching and inspecting both the divers and the boat, swimming slowly between them.
An unforgettable dive without a doubt!
Duration: 3 to 5 Days
Certification: AOWD
Depth: 0 to 200m
Banco Dom João de Castro - Terceira
This spot is actually a submerged volcano, having had its last eruption in 1720. Its top is about 13mts deep,
Its present dimensions are about 250mts in height and 1,5km in diameter. Its name is due to the name of the ship that was found after it was submerged in 1941.
The dive is made around the "boiler" of the volcano (there is still seismic and volcanic activity).
This place, far from any of the islands, is fantastic for observing big pelagic fish like Bicuda, Indian mackerel, Atlantic Cutlassfish, and Salemas as well as turtles Manta rays, and several species of cetaceans.
Recommended for experienced divers.
Duration: 3 to 5 Days
Certification: AOWD
Depth: 18 to 60m
Baixa das Eagle Rays - Graciosa
A platform that starts at 26 meters in-depth, with some rock formations.
Here we can observe eagle rays, as we say, they are residents so for sure we will meet them.
it is not an easy dive, some current is expected because it is located 1,5 miles from the coast in the open sea.
Duration: 3 to 5 Days
Certification: AOWD
Depth: 26 to 45m
Baixa do Ambrósio - Santa Maria
This reef is one of the most sought-after spots, even though it is considered a deep dive. The reason for that is that the bottom is found at 50mts. Many opt to stay on the rope between 2 and 15mts, to observe the huge shoals of fish, devil rays, etc. For the more experienced divers, the bottom also offers life in abundance. We can see great Stingrays, Red scorpionfish, shoals of Amberjacks, and Bluefish. This place is also fantastic for snorkelling, although there may be moderate currents.
Duration: 3 to 5 Days
Certification: AOWD
Depth: 10 to 50m
Banco Princesa Alices - Faial
This place has an extensive area with depths around 30 to 40mts, falling abruptly to greater depths.
We descend and climb up the cape of the anchor, observing the magnificent species that inhabit this location. You go into the water and it's already an unforgettable experience!
The Banco Princesa Alice (Princess Alice Bank) is considered one of the best and most well-known dive sites in the Azores. Only recommended for experienced divers, it is far from a harbour and prone to strong currents. It also requires diving to considerable depths.
Departing from the Horta Harbour or from Madalena, the long trip (about 3 hours) to cover the 45-50 miles that separate this bank from Faial and Pico, gives ample opportunity to spot whales, turtles and seabirds, in addition to friendly dolphins that escort the bow of the boat.
Duration: 3 to 5 Days
Difficulty: AOWD
Depth: 35 to 60m
