Boat Tours in Sao Miguel at a glance
- Our pick: São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkeling at Vila Franca Islet, € 50 per person (2h, 4.83★ · 313).
- Top rated: Vila Franca do Campo boat tour with biologist and snorkeling, € 120 per group (50m, 4.96★ · 77).
- Also recommended: Coastal Fishing Tour São Miguel: Small-Group Boat Adventures, € 555 per group (4h, 4.91★ · 11).
Price per person across the 5 options priced per person: € 25–€ 70 (median € 50). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 7 with live guides in English, 7 with free cancellation, 2 with instant confirmation, 4 kid-friendly, 2 private and 2 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Boat Tours in Sao Miguel
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
7 options
São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkeling at Vila Franca Islet Peer through a glass bottom boat in São Miguel, Azores, snorkel the clear waters near Vila Franca do Campo Islet, and learn from a local biologist guide. Gear included. Every day · 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.83 (313 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 50 per person
Vila Franca do Campo boat tour with biologist and snorkeling Private boat tour around Vila Franca do Campo's volcanic crater with a biologist guide, snorkeling gear included, and safe navigation along the cliffs and caves. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:30 to 14:30 ★ 4.96 (77 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 120 per group
São Miguel boat tour: Caves, cliffs & volcanic coast Three-hour boat tour departing Rabo de Peixe along São Miguel's north coast, exploring sea caves at Ponta do Cintrão, black-sand beaches and high cliffs. Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 · Season until 30 Nov · Up to age 89 ★ 4.95 (115 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 70 per person
Vila Franca do Campo Snorkeling: Guided Boat Trip with Gear Snorkel from a boat in Vila Franca do Campo with guide, all equipment and safety briefing included: see schools of fish. Every day · 09:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.88 (42 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · PT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 70 per person
Coastal Fishing Tour São Miguel: Small-Group Boat Adventures Fish the volcanic coast of São Miguel from Ponta Delgada aboard a private boat with a professional guide. Every day · 08:30 and 14:30 ★ 4.91 (11 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 555 per group
Vila Franca do Campo boat trip: Volcanic cliffs & wildlife Boat trip around Vila Franca do Campo's volcanic islet with expert guide covering geology, marine life and coastal history. Circle the formation. Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 09:30 · Season until 10 Dec · All ages ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 25 per person
Boat tour around Vila Franca do Campo islet: History and views Cruise around the islet of Vila Franca do Campo on a guided boat tour from the marina: a 5-minute ride to learn the site's historical significance and see. Every day · 11:30 Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · PT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 25 per person
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkeling at Vila Franca IsletOur pick | € 50 per person | 2h | 4.83★ · 313 | Every day · 14:30 | English, Portuguese |
| Vila Franca do Campo boat tour with biologist and snorkelingTop ratedPrivate | € 120 per group up to 4 people · ≈ € 30 per person if 4 go | 50m | 4.96★ · 77 | Every day · Every 1 h, 09:30 to 14:30 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Coastal Fishing Tour São Miguel: Small-Group Boat AdventuresAlso recommendedPrivate | € 555 per group up to 4 people · ≈ € 139 per person if 4 go | 4h | 4.91★ · 11 | Every day · 08:30 and 14:30 | English, Portuguese |
| São Miguel boat tour: Caves, cliffs & volcanic coastGroup of up to 10 | € 70 per person | 3h | 4.95★ · 115 | Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 · Season until 30 Nov | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Vila Franca do Campo Snorkeling: Guided Boat Trip with GearGroup of up to 15 | € 70 per person | 1h | 4.88★ · 42 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Vila Franca do Campo boat trip: Volcanic cliffs & wildlifeGroup of up to 12 | € 25 per person | 45m | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 09:30 · Season until 10 Dec | English, Portuguese |
| Boat tour around Vila Franca do Campo islet: History and viewsGroup of up to 12 | € 25 per person | 1h | — | Every day · 11:30 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
By what you need
- Private (2): Vila Franca do Campo boat tour with biologist and snorkeling (€ 120 per group) · Coastal Fishing Tour São Miguel: Small-Group Boat Adventures (€ 555 per group)