Dive Shop

Haliotis Faial

Horta · Azores · Portugal

Center type

Dive Shop

Gas support

Nitrox

Access type

Boat

Equipment rental

Full

Highlights

  • Princess Alice seamount
  • Central Azores group
  • Haliotis chain quality

Services & capabilities

Boat dives
Shore dives
Night dives
Technical diving
Rebreather support
Sidemount
Freediving
Snorkeling
Underwater scooter (DPV)
House reef
Equipment servicing
Photography support
Private guides
Kids friendly
Training pool
Restaurant

Courses & Training

Professional courses

About this center

Central Azores diving with Princess Alice seamount mantas and blue sharks.

Haliotis on Faial island is part of the Haliotis dive center chain, offering professional diving across the central Azores islands. Dives at Princess Alice seamount for manta and mobula encounters, blue shark trips, and volcanic reef exploration around Faial and Pico.

Opening Hours & Season

Open year-round

Accommodation & Logistics

Pickup service
Airport transfer
Accessible facilities
Adaptive diving

Frequently Asked Questions

Princess Alice?+

Offshore seamount (80km) with huge manta rays and mobula schools, weather-dependent trips.

Multiple islands?+

Haliotis operates on multiple Azores islands — Faial, Pico, Sao Miguel.

Horta marina?+

Iconic marina used by transatlantic sailors, convenient meeting point.

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