A mid-Atlantic seamount of mobula and blue sharks.
The dive
Princess Alice Bank rises from the Atlantic deep — hover in the blue as scores of mobula rays circle, with blue and mako sharks on the offshore trips. Big-ocean diving.
When to go
Summer–autumn brings the warmest water and the mobula and blue/mako shark action on the offshore seamounts.
Readiness
Master-level site — suits experienced Rescue / Master divers. Typical requirements:
Not sure you're ready? Read our readiness guide or check yourself in the planner.
Logistics
| Getting there | International flight; long RIB runs offshore. Fly to Faial (HOR) or Pico in the central Azores; long RIB runs reach the offshore seamounts. |
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| Where to stay | Island base. Faial / Pico base — pair offshore diving with world-class whale watching. |
| Operator to look for | Reviewed Azores operators for the exposed seamount and baited blue-shark dives. |
Sources
Links checked 29 September 2026. They cover the site's location, protection status and background. Costs, difficulty and season windows are ScubaRogue's editorial estimates, so confirm them with your operator before you book. How we research
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