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Azores Islands

The Condor Bank Azores

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: AOW

Depth: 0 to 200m

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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 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 to observe big pelagic fish like Bicuda, Indian mackerel, Atlantic Cutlassfish, Salemas as well as turtles and Manta rays, and several species of cetaceans.
Recommended for experienced divers.

Duration: 3 to 5 Days

Certification: AOW

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: AOW

Depth: 26 to 45m

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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 snorkeling, although there may be moderate current.

Duration: 3 to 5 Days

Certification: AOW

Depth: 10 to 50m

Banco Princesa Alices  Azores

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: Advanced

Depth: 35 to 60m

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South Africa

The Sardin Run Port St Johns

Every year from around February to August the South African Coast is enriched with life. This is a result of the annual migration of sardines. Starting on the west coast of South Africa in around February and moving along to the east coast of South Africa through the months until around august when they disappear.

Experience this annual phenomenon of millions of sardines which takes place off the coast of Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape of South Africa whilst being in the presence of hundreds of dolphins, sharks, diving birds, whales, game fish, and seals. During your Sardine Run trip, you will also get to dive one of the top-10 dive sites in the world, the Aliwal Shoal in KwaZulu-Natal. You’ll feel like you’re in a David Attenborough production or filming for Natgeo or the BBC Earth series.

Port St. Johns is situated in the heart of the wild coast and offers a unique beauty to the Sardine Run experience.

Port St Johns is a quaint coastal town in South Africa and is known as the Jewel of the Wild Coast. The Wild Coast is a stretch of 250 kilometers of coast which gained its name by its inaccessibility and reputation for ship-crushing waves. Today the Wild Coast is still relatively untouched and offers rich experiences and adventures.


Duration: 8 to 10 Days

Certification: AOW

Depth: 15 - 35m

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" There is nothing wrong with enjoying looking at the surface of the ocean itself except

that when you finally see what goes on underwater,

you realize that you have been missing the whole point of the ocean.

Staying at the surface all the time is like going to the circus and

staring at the outside of the tent '

Dave Barry 

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