Water Sports

Try Scuba Diving: Beginner Experience

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TOUR TYPE Small group
Pickup

Meeting point

Duration

2.5 hours

Description

Discover the incredible feeling of breathing underwater for the first time with this beginner-friendly scuba diving experience in Madeira. Designed for first-timers, this activity combines safety, learning and adventure in one unforgettable session.

Start with a short theory briefing before practicing in a controlled pool environment, where you’ll learn the basic skills and get comfortable with the equipment. Once ready, your certified PADI instructor will guide you on a real ocean dive along Madeira’s volcanic coastline.

Explore colorful marine life, reefs and underwater landscapes at a relaxed pace, reaching a maximum depth of 12 meters. No previous diving experience is required — just curiosity and a sense of adventure.

  • Explore Madeira’s underwater world
  • Perfect for beginners (no experience needed)
  • Maximum depth up to 12 meters
  • Pool training + real ocean dive

Highlights

Includes

  • Professional diving instructor
  • Theory briefing session
  • Pool training session
  • Guided ocean dive (approx. 45–50 minutes)
  • Full scuba diving equipment
  • Food and drinks
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Comfortable clothes for after the dive

What to bring

Meeting point at Funchal. Exact meeting instructions are sent after booking confirmation.

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Reserve now, pay on the day
12 years old
  • Minimum age: 12 years old.
  • Participants must know how to swim.
  • Not suitable for pregnant travelers.
  • Not recommended for heart, respiratory or psychological conditions.
  • Flying is not allowed within 12 hours after the dive.

Info

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