Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

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  • Price from
    €45
  • Duration
    3 h
  • Group size
    Up to 6 travellers
  • Guide languages
    German, Portuguese, English, Spanish

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    Overview

    Start the experience at the Madeira Divepoint, which boasts its own private reef. Following an introduction and safety briefing, practice breathing and floating in a pool to get familiar with the equipment.

    To finish, head out to the reef to explore an incredible underwater world. Come face to face with colorful fish and striking coral as you enjoy the thrill of your first dive.

    What's included

    • Full Insurance
    • Use of SCUBA equipment
    • Dive in the sea (when Ocean Dive option is selected)
    • Safety and training session
    • PADI Instructor

    Not included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks

    What you will do

    • Stop 1

      Learn the basics of scuba diving from a PADI instructor and discover one of Funchal’s reefs. Practice your new skills in a pool to get comfortable, before embarking on your first dive around a shallow reef, where you can enjoy the vibrant colors and amazing variety of the Atlantic marine life.

      Start the experience at the Madeira Divepoint, which boasts its own private reef. Following an introduction and safety briefing, practice breathing and floating in a pool to get familiar with the equipment.

      To finish, head out to the reef to explore an incredible underwater world. Come face to face with colorful fish and striking coral as you enjoy the thrill of your first dive.

      Pool session from 8 years and ocean dive from 10 years or older.

      NO flying after diving for 12hours.

    Meeting point

    The dive center is inside the Pestana Carlton Hotel. Use the 2 elevators to go down to sea level to reach it.

    End point: The dive center is inside the Pestana Carlton Hotel. Use the 2 elevators to go down to sea level to reach it.

    Important information

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • People with pre-existing medical conditions
    • Children under 10 years

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.