Dive-site story
Rising from abyssal depths far offshore southwest of Pico and Faial, Princess Alice Bank is an isolated volcanic seamount in the open Atlantic. Diving here takes place in clear oceanic blue water, where divers typically hold onto the descent line while groups of mobula rays circle in formation. Pelagic predators like wahoo, yellowmouth barracuda, and tuna hunt in the upwellings around the submerged plateau.
Large aggregations of Chilean devil rays circling in the blue
Schools of pelagic predators including bigeye tuna and jacks
Offshore open-ocean seamount with dramatic bluewater visibility
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn offer calm weather windows for the long boat crossing and the highest mobula ray activity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilean devil rayMobula tarapacana | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmouth barracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Greater amberjackSeriola dumerili | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye tunaThunnus obesus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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