Dive the open-ocean seamount of Princess Alice Bank in the Azores, famous for its carousels of giant mobulas and passing oceanic mantas far offshore. About two hours by boat south of Faial and Pico, this blue-water pinnacle draws groups of 20 to 40 devil rays, barracuda and pelagics into the current, for experienced divers only. The season runs from July to October, best from August to September.
Dive the open-ocean seamount of Princess Alice Bank in the Azores, famous for its carousels of giant mobulas and passing oceanic mantas far offshore. About two hours by boat south of Faial and Pico, this blue-water pinnacle draws groups of 20 to 40 devil rays, barracuda and pelagics into the current, for experienced divers only. The season runs from July to October, best from August to September.
Up to 80% sighting chance in Princess Alice Bank (Azores, Portugal). Best months: August, September, July.
Chiefly carousels of giant mobula rays, with passing oceanic mantas, big shoals of barracuda and amberjack, and the occasional August whale shark.
July to October, with the calmest, clearest water and most rays from August to September.
Full-day boat trips start around EUR 399 per person (2026 prices), with a roughly 2-hour crossing each way from Faial or Pico.
No, it is a deep, exposed blue-water seamount with current, recommended for experienced divers only.
