Princess Alice Bank

The signature Azores dive. A submerged seamount peaking near 35m, dived in the blue with the pinnacle as reference. Devil rays circle in summer; amberjack, barracuda and the occasional whale shark pass through. A 2–3.5 hour boat ride each way.

Depth

8–40m

Current

Strong

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

  • Offshore pinnacle rising from 2,000m+ to a peak around 35m, ~45 miles SW of Faial
  • Summer carousels of sicklefin devil rays, often 20–40 animals
  • Blue water in current — long crossing, weather cancels trips often

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.