This activity can be conditioned by the weather and conditions of the sea. We can, in case of bad weather or uncomfortable sea conditions, cancel the trip by fully refunding the amount paid or rebooking the trip to another time.
2 Hours
Daily Tour
12 people
English, Français, Portuguese, Spanish
Ria Formosa is home to one of the largest seahorse communities in the world.
On this tour you will have the opportunity to observe this fantastic species in its natural habitat. The two species that reside in the Ria Formosa are: the long-snouted seahorse (hippocampus guttulatus), and the short-snouted seahorse (hippocampus hippocampus). You will also have the opportunity to observe other species such as octopuses, cuttlefish and sea cucumbers. It is also possible to observe the traditional seafood catch.
The skipper, who will guide you throughout the tour, will provide all the necessary information, helping you throughout the seahorse identification activity. The activity takes place within the Ria Formosa lagoon system and the diving activity is carried out without an oxygen bottle, just diving goggles and a diving tube for breathing.
The depth of the water will be between 1.50m and 1.80m, therefore, experience in swimming is necessary. The tour will take place on a boat to the place where you can dive and watch the seahorses.
Due to the species being on the verge of extinction and having to be very protected, every care will be taken to not interfere with its natural habitat.
Don’t forget to always check the weather for that day , before booking your tour. See all our other tours here.
We do not refund customer cancellations less than 24 hours prior to departure. For cancellations of customers with more than 24 hours before departure, we refund the amount in full.
Our tours are subject to weather and sea conditions. In the event of unfavorable weather conditions, we will contact you to reschedule or provide a refund. Additionally, the company reserves the right to cancel a trip if it does not reach the minimum number of passengers. Customers will receive a full refund in such cases.
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