Santa Maria (Olim) Liveaboard, Portugal

A small liveaboard that suits perfectly for traveling in a small group. A maximum of 6 divers. The boat offers cruises to Santa Maria Island - the hidden jam of Azores Archipelago. Water is much warmer here than around Pico.

Boat interior and exterior
The liveaboard has only 3 cabins that can accommodate up to 6 passengers on boars. 1 Marter cabin with a double bed and ensuite bathroom and 2 twin staterooms with shared showers. There is also a dining room and a sundeck, so you could enjoy the view.

Dive deck
The boat equipped with 14 l Aluminium tanks and an 11 l mono valve.cColtri Compressor 265l are on board.

Itinerary
Santa Maria Island located in the South of Azores, it's the warmest part of the archipelago. Diving here features caves, tunnels, and seamounts. It's a great place to spot turtles, schools of tuna, and sometimes dolphins. Other pelagic can be seen as well. Occasionally whale sharks and manta rays can be met.

When to Dive
The main season for diving on Santa maria Island is from June to October. The average water temperature is between 16-24ºC (63-77ºF)