Condor Bank is an offshore drift dive located in the Azores, rising to depths between 7 and 18 metres. This site requires boat access and is situated 17.7 kilometres from the nearest shore. Divers should expect moderate currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Given the open water environment, conditions can shift quickly, and boat traffic is a noted hazard. Water temperatures fluctuate seasonally between 16 and 23 degrees Celsius. Due to the current and depth, this site is suitable for intermediate divers. All dives must be conducted via a guided boat charter.

Condor Bank is an offshore reef located 16 kilometres from the coast, offering a challenging drift dive experience for advanced divers. The site features depths ranging from the surface down to 18 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Due to the location, boat access is required. Divers should be prepared for strong currents and variable visibility between 10 and 40 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 16C in March to 23C in August and September. Given the open ocean environment and potential for strong currents, this site is strictly for experienced divers comfortable with drift conditions.

Princess Alice Bank is a submerged seamount rising from a depth of 2,500 metres. Located approximately 80 kilometres offshore, this site is accessible only by boat, with journeys typically taking three hours from Horta or Madalena. Diving here is suited for advanced divers due to the strong currents and an average depth of 35 metres, with a range between 29 and 40 metres. Visibility varies significantly, ranging from 15 to 50 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 17C and 21C throughout the year. Given the open ocean environment and challenging conditions, this site requires careful planning and experienced navigation.

Princess Alice Bank is a seamount rising from the deep Atlantic, offering a challenging experience for advanced divers. The site features depths ranging from 29 to 60 metres, with an average of 35 metres. Visibility varies significantly between 15 and 40 metres. Strong and shifting currents are characteristic of this location, which is situated 83 kilometres from shore and requires boat access. Water temperatures remain between 17 and 19 degrees Celsius. Due to the depth, strong currents, and potential for shark encounters, this site is suitable only for experienced, well-prepared divers. Divers should carry a surface marker buoy and confirm conditions with their skipper before descending.