The 4 Dimensions of the Experience
Small Groups - Full support from the Born to the Ocean team at all times. Personalized attention, your own pace, no mass tourism.
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Marine Life You May Encounter
The 4 Dimensions of the Experience
Dive
Princess Alice, blue sharks, and the wildest Atlantic
Dives at Faial’s most iconic sites.
Two shore-based check dives to fine-tune your eye and your camera.
A full day on a catamaran to Princess Alice Bank—the most spectacular seamount in the North Atlantic—where mobula rays soar and visibility exceeds 40 meters.
And the highlight: descending into the Atlantic blue to come face-to-face with blue sharks at Condor Bank.
History - Ocean
The Atlantic that cetaceans call home
Faial is one of the places in the world with the highest density of sightings of free-roaming cetaceans. Resident sperm whales, common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and—if the ocean wills it—pilot whales. A whole morning spent on the water searching for them—not from a tourist boat, but with eyes wide open and camera at the ready. In the afternoon, the Porto Pim Whaling Museum completes the picture: the story of Faial and the ocean, told from the inside.
Nature & Earth
Faial from above: Volcanoes, caldera, and active lava
The Azores do not end at the water's surface.
The island of Faial is an active volcano that has spent millions of years shaping one of Europe's wildest landscapes.
Two days of trekking to experience it from within.
A world apart within the island. Silence, altitude, and the sensation of standing at the edge of the world.
Workshop photo
Wide Angle
Princess Alice Bank and the encounter with blue sharks offer two of the most demanding yet rewarding settings for wide-angle photography. Blue water, pelagic animals, and Atlantic light. During the expedition, Borja will focus on blue-water composition, managing distances from pelagic species, and utilizing natural light in the open ocean. Daily feedback sessions will ensure that every diver improves, image by image, throughout the week.
Underwater Photography Experience included
Photo Shooting
Your underwater portrait
You’ll take away real images of your actual experience—not posed catalog shots.
Authentic moments set against one of the most cinematic underwater backdrops on the planet.
Contest
Pelagic vs. Coastal
On the final day of the expedition, a photography contest is held for all participants.
There are two categories: pelagic wide-angle and coastal macro/wide-angle.
With a panel of judges and prizes for the winners, it is the perfect way to wrap up a week of unforgettable images.
El tiburón azul es uno de los grandes protagonistas del buceo pelágico en las Azores.
Estos animales utilizan las aguas oceánicas del archipiélago como zona de paso y alimentación, y pueden encontrarse en puntos como Condor Bank.
Bucear con ellos significa abandonar la referencia del fondo y entrar en el azul profundo del Atlántico, una experiencia especialmente poderosa para quienes disfrutan de la fotografía de grandes animales.
Buceo con tiburones en Condor Bank
Condor Bank es uno de los puntos más emblemáticos de las Azores para el buceo con tiburones azules.
Situado frente a Faial, este monte submarino permite realizar inmersiones en aguas abiertas donde la vida pelágica es la protagonista.
Es una experiencia diferente al buceo de arrecife: no buscamos una pared o un fondo lleno de vida, sino entrar en el azul y esperar a que el océano nos acerque a sus grandes habitantes.
Mejor época para bucear en las Azores
La mejor época para bucear en las Azores depende de lo que quieras encontrar bajo el agua.
Los meses de verano suelen ofrecer mejores condiciones de mar, temperaturas más agradables y buena visibilidad, mientras que algunas especies pelágicas tienen ventanas estacionales más concretas.
Nuestro viaje Blue Horizon se realiza del 16 al 23 de julio de 2027, una fecha elegida para combinar buenas condiciones de buceo con la presencia de tiburones azules, posibles tiburones mako, mobulas y cachalotes.
Julio es, por tanto, una de las mejores ventanas para el tipo de experiencia que buscamos: Atlántico pelágico + fotografía submarina + cetáceos.
Buceo en Princess Alice Bank
Princess Alice Bank es uno de los grandes montes submarinos del Atlántico alrededor de las Azores.
Situado en aguas abiertas, este punto es conocido por sus encuentros con mobulas y grandes especies pelágicas.
Llegaremos hasta el banco en catamarán para dedicar una jornada completa a explorar sus aguas y trabajar especialmente la fotografía gran angular en el azul.
Avistamiento de ballenas y delfines
en Faial
Las aguas que rodean Faial son un importante territorio para diferentes especies de cetáceos.
Durante nuestra salida en el mar podremos buscar cachalotes, delfines comunes, delfines mulares y ballenas piloto, siempre en libertad.
La experiencia no consiste simplemente en “ver ballenas”, sino en pasar tiempo en el océano observando su comportamiento y aprendiendo a interpretar las señales que nos indican dónde pueden encontrarse.
Fotografía submarina en las Azores
Las aguas abiertas de las Azores ofrecen un escenario excepcional para la fotografía submarina de tiburones y grandes animales pelágicos.
En Blue Horizon trabajaremos principalmente gran angular, composición en aguas azules, distancia con los animales y utilización de la luz natural.
El workshop está pensado para que puedas mejorar tanto tu técnica como tu capacidad para anticipar el comportamiento de los animales.
Además, tendrás sesiones de feedback durante el viaje y una sesión de fotografía profesional para llevarte imágenes reales de la experiencia.
Marine Life You May Encounter
Blue Shark
Condor Bank
Mako Shark
Condor Bank
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Mobulas
Princess Alice Bank
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Sperm Whales
Faial Waters
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Dolphines
Faial - Pico Channel
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Nudibranchs
Volcanic bottons
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Pilot Whales
Faial Waters
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Bottlenose dolphins
Faial waters
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Giant moray eel
Coast Diving
Small Groups - Full support from the Born to the Ocean team at all times. Personalized attention, your own pace, no mass tourism.
COMPLETE TRAVEL DOSSIER
Download the itinerary PDF
The dossier includes all details of the trip:Dive sites, accomodation, full itinerary, and booking conditions.
What’s included in the experience?
Included
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8 days / 7 nights accommodation with breakfast included
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2 shore dives
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Full-day catamaran trip to Princess Alice Bank
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Blue shark diving at Condor Bank
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Whale and dolphin watching (half-day)
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12L tanks and weights
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Local professional dive guides
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Lunch on diving days
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Round-trip airport transfers
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Wide-angle photography workshop with @borjius_diver
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Professional photography sessions during the trip
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Photography contest with prizes for winners
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Guided trek to Volcano Capelinhos and Caldeirão
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Full support from BTO staff throughout the expedition
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Exclusive BTO Blue Horizon 2027 T-shirt
No included
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International flights
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Mandatory diving insurance
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Diving equipment rental
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Unspecified meals (lunches and dinners at your own expense)
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Alcoholic beverages
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Admission to the Porto Pim Whaling Museum
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Recommended travel insurance
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Personal expenses
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Anything not specified in the "Includes" section
How to reserve your spot?
01 — Contact us
We'll get back to you within 24 hours with all the trip information and availability.
02 — Let's see if it's a good fit
We'll explain the program, answer your questions, and assess whether the trip suits your level and expectations. No obligation.
03 — Confirm your spot
If you decide to join, we'll explain the payment terms and you can reserve your spot with an initial deposit.
From then on, you're part of the expedition.
Dates & Booking
Azores - Blue Horizon
From: €1,490
Available Dates:
16/07 to 23/07 2027
The estimated cost of the experience includes:
• Born to the Ocean Coordination Fee (Curatorship, organization, pre-trip support, group management, guidance, photography workshop, and photo sessions)
• Tourist services provided by independent local operators (Accommodation, diving activities, local transfers)
• Flights (not included)
Born to the Ocean acts solely as coordinator and curator of the experience.
Tourist services are provided directly by independent local operators.
