Dive Princess Alice seamount

Located 45 nautical miles (about 83km) south-west of Pico, Princess Alice Bank is a seamount that sits right in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and stands out for its biodiversity.

Here, from beginning of July to mid-October, you have the unique opportunity to encounter large groups of friendly mobulas, known as Devil rays ( Mobula tarapacana ), along with a wide range of other large pelagics.

The seamount rises from abyssal depths of more than 1500 metres to about 32 metres below the surface.

Strong currents can occur at any time, so we usually conduct the entire dive from the safety of a descent line. Nonetheless, from here it is possible to witness large shoals of mobulas, barracuda, jacks, tunas, even wahoos and bill-fish like the blue marlin.

Adventure package for divers
(includes Princess Alice, Shark Diving and much more)

Shark Diving

Many divers love sharks and have dived with them at popular destinations around the world. Nearly all will have dived with coastal or reef species but few will have ever seen the Blue Shark or Mako? These are animals of the deep ocean and, for many shark aficionados, the most elusive and hard to see.

Join us in Pico and meet our pelagic sharks. You will not be disappointed!

• Visit our Shark diving page
• Book the Adventure Package for Divers
• Videos of close Shark Encounters
• How to book a single Shark Expedition