Azores Diving Holiday Faial – 7 nights

The Azores Archipelago is a special location for the dive enthusiast. The warm Gulf Stream and its deep inshore waters have helped create a rich, spectacular marine life and provide superb locations for exploring the deep.

Faial has some of the best dive sites in the Azores ranging from the wonderful Faial/Pico channel with the most diverse habitat in the Azores; a 5 nautical mile wide shelf ranging from 45m to 500m in depth. There are also several caves to explore for the more experienced divers including Gruta Profunda with an entrance at 35m and an internal exit to the surface. There is also the opportunity to dive round old volcanic craters and vertical drop offs. Most dives are close to Horta so this makes an ideal base for any diving holiday on Faial.

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Itinerary

All itineraries can be tailored to suit your interests.

> Day 1	Fly London to Faial. Private transfer to your accommodation. Overnight Horta
> Day 2	2 x dives. Overnight Horta
> Day 3	2 x dives. Overnight Horta
> Day 4	2 x dives. Overnight Horta
> Day 5	2 x dives. Overnight Horta
> Day 6	Free day. Overnight Horta
> Day 7	Free day. Overnight Horta
> Day 8	Ferry to Faial. Fly Faial to London

Please note : To maximise the safety of visitors, our boats do not go out in adverse conditions, so days and times of outings will naturally be dependent on prevailing weather conditions.

Dates & Prices

All prices are per person (£) based on twin sharing but we can also quote for single supplements. Prices are inclusive of flights from London based on standard economy fares/seats which are subject to limited availability. Prices may increase based on availability when booking.
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Price includes:
Accommodation on B&B sharing basis, airport transfers, 10 dives (including weights and tanks), flights and airport taxes, pre-departure information booklet.
Price excludes:
Meals (other than breakfast), excursions on free days, other dive equipment (eg wetsuits, flippers, mask), travel insurance.

Useful Information

What to take:
Dive equipment (excluding tanks and weights), waterproof, plastic bag for your camera, sun block etc, polarising filter (suggested).
Minimum requirements:
Open Water diver.
Duration:
7 nights
No. of dives:
10
Accommodation:
Estrela do Atlantico
Operates:
Daily
Max. number per dive:
6
Dive operator :
Operating since 1996 – oldest on Faial
Guides have minimum divemaster qualification
Departure from Horta marina (15 minutes walk from accommodation)

Species List

Coastal
Grouper, amberjacks, barracudas, sardines, morays, octopus, stingrays, snails, black and soft corals.
Caves
Shrimp, crayfish, octopus, snails, sponges, mullet, yellow jacks, morays and stingrays.
Offshore
Large schools of amberjacks, shark, tuna, dolphins, eagle rays, manta rays, pelagic stingrays and turtles.