When is the best time to dive Princess Alice Bank?

The typical diving season is June; October; July to September. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Is Princess Alice Bank good for snorkelling?

Not really - this is a scuba site rather than a snorkelling spot.

Portugal · Azores - Faial/Pico

Also known as: Banco Princesa Alice

June; October; July to September

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Not a snorkel site - Not viable - top of the seamount sits at 30 m+, in open ocean with strong currents; no shallow snorkeling zone

Strong/unpredictable currents, considerable depth, very remote location far from harbour and surface support, rough transit conditions possible

No specific diver permit identified; standard dive-center booking and Advanced certification check (VERIFY)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Nearest hub: Horta

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.