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
Discover the Ocean in a Whole New Way – Explore What Lies Beneath Without Getting Wet 🌊🔍
Climb aboard OceanEye Azores – São Miguel’s one-of-a-kind glass-bottom boat experience!
This is no ordinary boat trip. Thanks to our unique underwater viewing system, you’ll glide over vibrant marine life, watch fish and sea creatures pass right beneath your feet, and explore the hidden underwater wonders of the Azores — all without getting wet. 🪸
It’s like diving into the ocean… without ever leaving the boat!
Boat tour description and itinerary
Overview:
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;
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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 Kayak Azores Adventure?
✅ 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
Our Gallery
What our guests say about our experiences
Nikola Toth2025-06-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The team was incredibly friendly and helpful, making the whole tour a great adventure. Snorkeling gear was included, which was a nice bonus. Although we couldn’t set foot on Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo due to conservation efforts, the experience of seeing it up close was still absolutely worth it. I’d 100% recommend this trip to anyone wanting a closer look at the island and a fun day out on the water. Ivo Belfo2025-06-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The best experience I had in the island! Mr Edmundo is an excellent host and Marta was thorough with all the safety instructions. They even let us take some snorkeling equipment with the kayak! Awesome! Derik Cavignano2025-06-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing time kayaking to the island. The weather was perfect, the equipment was well maintained, and the hospitality of this family-run business was fantastic! Christian Pereira2025-06-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Myself, my brother, and friend of ours had a great time Kayaking with this great business here on the Marina in Vila Franca do Campo. Beautiful island, ocean, and experience. We had a great time. Thank you to Tatiana and Marta for excellent service and having all great personalities and very welcoming to us. Would definitely kayak using this businesses again. Noah Deneau2025-06-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Came with a group of three, had a great time and a great price. The island was very beautiful. Very good people, Marta is the best and very funny. Tatiana treated us very good as well. Josh Boehler2025-06-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had an awesome time kayaking—beautiful views and super fun on the water. The guides were great and made everything easy and safe. Marta was awesome! Ethan Sutton2025-06-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great time kayaking with my friends here. Marta made the experience super easy and enjoyable. Would highly recommend for a fun day adventure. Zackary Goodgame2025-06-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We went kayaking around the island and it was so much fun! Thanks Marta for being super funny and making the experience memorable. Julien Fanny Distillerie Awen Nature2025-05-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Très bonne balade! Merci à l’équipe!!! Silvia Rui2025-05-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bel giro in kayak. Ottimo per vedere Vila Franca do Campo dal mare come alternativa al traghetto.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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