Princess Alice Bank dive guide.

Depth

30-40+ m

Level

Advanced

Access

Offshore seamount reached from Pico or Faial by long boat run; famous for mobula rays and blue-water diving.

Best season

Summer to early autumn is the practical season for operator trips and pelagic encounters.

Safety

This is remote advanced diving with current, deep water beneath the team and open-ocean pickup procedures.

Hours

No fixed public hours. Boat departures, protected-area access and shore entries depend on operators, permits and sea state.