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Remote seamount 45 nautical miles south of Pico Island, rising from 1,000 m depth to a peak at 35 m. Considered one of the best dive sites in the world for its near-guaranteed aggregations of sicklefin devil rays (Mobula tarapacana) and giant oceanic mantas. Day-trip expeditions only in summer, heavily weather-dependent.

Oceanic Manta Ray in Princess Alice Bank (Azores, Portugal)

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About This Spot

Remote seamount 45 nautical miles south of Pico Island, rising from 1,000 m depth to a peak at 35 m. Considered one of the best dive sites in the world for its near-guaranteed aggregations of sicklefin devil rays (Mobula tarapacana) and giant oceanic mantas. Day-trip expeditions only in summer, heavily weather-dependent.

Best Months to Visit

See Oceanic Manta Ray in Princess Alice Bank (Azores, Portugal). Best months: August, September, July (up to 85% sighting chance). Diving. Plan your wildlife trip with Fauneya.

  • August: 85%
  • September: 85%
  • July: 75%
  • October: 70%

Practical Information

  • Location: Princess Alice Bank (Azores, Portugal)
  • Coordinates: 37.9700, -29.3300
  • Effort: expedition
  • Accessibility: Hard
  • Observation mode: Diving

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