São Miguel boat tour at sunset with swimming
Excursions & day trips

São Miguel boat tour at sunset with swimming

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$69.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll cruise along São Miguel's wild north coast during the golden hour
  • You can take in views of the Elephant Rock and Santa Bárbara Beach
  • There will be a stop for a swim in the Atlantic Ocean during your journey
  • The experience includes snacks and music as you sail along the coastline
What to expect

Set off on an adventure from Rabo de Peixe, cruising along São Miguel’s wild north coast. Aboard a boat designed for both speed and comfort, enjoy music and a local pineapple snack as you sail past Elephant Rock, Santa Bárbara Beach, and Poços de São Vicente.

As the day wanes, seize the opportunity to plunge into the Atlantic for an invigorating swim before you revel in the magic of the golden hour. This tour is guided by a professional crew equipped with all necessary safety gear.

This tour is an ideal choice for couples, small groups or those making their first visit to São Miguel.

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What's included
  • check Snacks
  • check Parking
  • check Lifejacket
  • check Multilingual guide
  • check Speedboat ride
  • check Insurance
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

AG Expeditions, Rua do Porto de Ribeira Grande, Rabo de Peixe, 9600-111 São Miguel Island, Portugal

Meeting point:
Meet at AG Expeditions kiosk near the naval club. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before the tour starts.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • The boat is not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals are welcome

Know in advance:

  • The minimum age to join this tour is 6 years old. Every child must be accompanied by an adult
  • The activity is not suitable for non-swimmers, people with heart problems, people with back problems, pregnant women
  • The maximum number of participants is 20

Remember to bring:

  • Comfortable clothing suited for wind and sea spray (light jacket or wind breaker recommended), and closed shoes or flip-flops with good grip
  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Fully charged phone or camera
  • Personal medication if needed (e.g. motion sickness or wristbands)
  • A water bottle to stay hydrated
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Provider
AG Expeditions
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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