Princesa Alice Bank is a world-renowned mid-Atlantic seamount, an impressive underwater mountain remotely located in the Azores. It lies approximately 85 km offshore from Pico Island, or around 45 miles from Horta. This remarkable seamount rises dramatically from depths exceeding 1,000 meters to just 32-35 meters below the surface. Dives typically
Princesa Alice
Princesa Alice is a world-renowned Azorean
Boat Access
13m Avg Depth
26m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Plan Your Visit
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Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate/Advanced
Offshore location, deep surrounding waters, potential strong currents, and boat access require experience.
Hazards:
depthstrong currentsboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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