Water and Wind Liveaboards, Azores
Most known offshore dive spots in the Azores (7 Nights) | From $321++/night
Water and Wind Quick Pitch
Water and Wind is dedicated to diving liveaboards, charters, and sailing experiences that operate in the archipelago of Azores. Offering tailored diving vacations, scuba divers are guaranteed a relaxed and unique diving vacation. Water and Wind vessel takes up to 8 guests onboard assuring a more private experience. Several routes are available to meet the guest's experience and expectations. Diving liveaboard programs run from beginning of June until end of October.
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LOCATION
The vessel is located at Santa Maria island, but by request can pick up from another location. The trips always start at Vila Franca do Campo Harbor.
[See also their sister company for a land-based option: Espirito Azul]
Check out the awesome video to get an idea of how is it to dive on the Water & Wind liveaboard:
Accommodations
Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos
Water & Wind Cabin and vessel Overview
The Water & Wind vessel has 4 king-size bed suites with a dedicated bathroom each. Upon request, the beds can be also split into two single beds. Additionally, there are 2 rooms for crew, equipped kitchen, a lounge area, and a balcony. One of the rooms has a shared bathroom with the crew. The fully equipped kitchen has microwaves, a dishwasher, two fridges, and one freezer. Guests are provided with snorkel equipment and swimming ladders.
General Facilities
Saloon & Dining Area
Food & Drinks Aboard Water & Wind
The liveaboard has an onboard chef who prepares delicious traditional Portuguese food that is so good leaving guests always asking for recipes. Sometimes also pasta, freshly grilled or oven-cooked meat and fish is offered. Upon request, the chef can also prepare vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free menus (surcharge). Soft drinks, tea and coffee are included and it is possible to purchase alcoholic beverages onboard.
Water & Wind LIVEABOARD DECK PLAN
Schedule, Rates & Availability
Water & Wind Schedule & Rates
Inclusions
- All the food, soft drinks, tea & coffee
- 2-3 dives a day (weather permitting)
- 12 L steel tanks & weight belts
- All port and Maritime reserve taxes
- Free WIFI (not available in some places offshore)
- A set of towels & fresh linen
Exclusions
- Domestic flights
- Alcoholic beverages
- Amenities like soap, body gel & shampoo
- Gear rental ( can be rented before departure at the dive shop)
Rates & Availability
For more information on rates and availability email us at info@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at +1-310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!
Dive Information & Itineraries
Diving itinerary
The diving routes depend on weather conditions, preferences, and guest experiences. The aim of the liveaboard, though, is to visit the most fantastic dive areas and often go to offshore banks like Formigas islets, Dollabarat and Ambrosio Reef, and D. João de Castro bank. These areas have bigger chances of seeing big marine life like manta rays, Mobula rays, whale sharks, and much more. The Water & Wind Liveaboard usually departs from São Miguel and includes at least Santa Maria and Terceira Islands in their itinerary. Other locations can be visited too, and even adding land excursions to the itinerary when requested and weather permitted.
DIVE OVERVIEW
Azores diving offers scuba divers unique topography, diverse dive sites, and encounters with exciting marine life. Encounters with manta rays happen often and occasionally scuba divers can even see whale sharks. The Mediterranean parrotfish, large grouper, triggerfish, rainbow wrasse, ocean sunfish, devil rays, and sea turtles are just a few of the hundreds of coastal marine species thriving in this rich environment. These waters are also home to several species of nudibranchs and other macro subjects. Some lucky divers have also spotted sharks, like the mako and blue sharks, while diving the Azores.
[See: Azores Dive Travel Guide]
Other Information
Boat Specifications
- Length: 43.5 ft/ 13.3 m
- Beam: 24.3 ft/ 7.4 m
- Displacement unloaded: 10,8 T
- Genoa Area: 484.4 ft2/45 m2
- Main Sail Area: 753.5 ft2/ 70m2
- Cabins: 6 (4 double cabins + 2 for crew)
- Pax: 8 + crew
- Draft: 3.8 ft /1.15 m
- Engine: Volvo Penta 2 x 55 HP with three blades foldable propellers.
- Fuel Capacity: approx. 124 gallons/ 470 litres
- Fresh Water Capacity: approx. 317 gallons/ 1200 litres
Practical Information
- Currency: Euro
- Language: The official language in the Azores is Portuguese, but you can expect English to be spoken by most people involved with tourism
- Time Zone: UTC-1
- Electricity: 230 V 50 Hz
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