Atlantic Ocean Safaris- Azores

Our Unique, exciting, exclusive vesion of a Sardine Run!

Exclusive: Sardine Run like - in the Middle of the Atlantic - Azores

Do you think amazing marine life encounters can only be experienced during the Sardine Run in South Africa or Mexico?

Think again! Sardines, Anchovie and Longnosefish and Sardine Run like activitys are with luck also found in the middle of the Atlantic, and since 2022, we’ve been offering you the European Sardine Run around the Portuguese Azores islands. With this expedition, we bring our over 20 years of Sardine Run experience to Europe, offering you a combination of adventurous Sardine Run days in the open sea and a diverse diving program at the best spots.

We have boats exclusively for our guests, using them throughout the day. We spend about 5 to 6 hours at sea. This exclusivity ensures highest possibel success, though it comes at a price. Unlike other dive schools that go out 2-3 times a day, we stay on the boat with our group, giving us exclusive access to the dive sites, often making us the only ones in the water!

We offer pure adventure, spending up to 6 hours a day on the ocean to find the possibly best marine life encounters with creatures like mobulas, tuna, sharks, bait balls, and whale sharks, as well as dolphins! With some luck, we might even see whales.

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Santa Maria 2026

  • Accommodation
  • 10 nights in a comfortable double room apartment with self-catering facilities.

  • 8 Days at Sea
  • Enjoy 8 unforgettable diving days with two dives per day at the famous reefs around Santa Maria Island, Formigas, and Ambrosia. Discover a fascinating underwater world with manta rays, whale sharks, tunas, rays, groupers, and colorful reef fish.

  • On request, the group can also enjoy whale shark watching and snorkeling – with a bit of luck even with scuba. Another highlight: snorkeling with dolphins. Immerse yourself in the magical world of these intelligent and playful marine mammals.

Optional at extra charge

  • Single room
  • Rental car, highly recommended due to distance between hotel and dive center.
  • Special equipment or any other equipment must be booked through us at least 2 weeks in advance.
  • Payment to be made directly to dive centre.

Not included

  • Flight
  • International health and diving insurance
  • Medical insurance

Exclusive and Individual dates 2026: Santa Maria

your adventure dates:

  • 25.07.2026 till 04.08.2026 Santa Maria
  • 05.08.2026 till 15.08.2026 Santa Maria

3499 Euro

Exclusive and Individual dates 2027 , Santa Maria

your adventure dates:

  • 25.07.2027 till 04.08.2027 Santa Maria
  • 04.08.2027 till 14.08.2027 Santa Maria

on request

Enquiries or tour date requests for 2028 to info_at_expert-tours.de or via the form below.

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