Dive center and school
Mantamaria Dive Center
Vila do Porto, Santa Maria
Santa Maria dive center and school for island diving, Ambrosio-season planning and guided boat activity.
Santa Maria, Azores
Scuba diving in Santa Maria.
The Azores gateway to Formigas, Dollabarat, Ambrosio and summer manta encounters.
PADI dive center
Haliotis Santa Maria
Vila do Porto, Santa Maria
Santa Maria Haliotis center for PADI training, guided dives and offshore manta-season logistics.
Santa Maria · Seamount / offshore reef · 5-40 m
Formigas and Dollabarat
AdvancedRemote offshore banks reached from Santa Maria or Sao Miguel in suitable weather; known for clear blue water and pelagic encounters.
Open dive site
Santa Maria · Manta cleaning station · 12-35 m
Ambrosio
Intermediate to AdvancedSanta Maria offshore site associated with manta rays in season, reached by boat when wind and swell allow.
Open dive siteLocal contacts