Scuba Diving

MADEIRA

Best Scuba Diving In Madeira

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The 10 most popular scuba diving in Madeira. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

10 Best Scuba Diving In Madeira

Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners - Pool Practice: The Real Confidence Builder Before the Reef

1.Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

Most Popular★ 4.9

Beginner scuba experience in Funchal with PADI instruction, pool practice, and a shallow private reef where you meet Atlantic fish and coral.

“Brilliant. This was our first dive. Sarah, who instructed us was calm and reassuring, very clear instruction she instilled confidence when there was none. Tuition in the pool was clear and the sea dive awesome. Highly recommend. I went with 16 year old son who like me was anxious, but we are now both keen…”

715 reviews2 - 3 hoursFrom $53by Madeira Divepoint - Xpoint Madeira

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Scuba Diving Experience in Madeira

Scuba Diving Experience in Madeira - Theory in the classroom: getting comfortable before the water

2.Scuba Diving Experience in Madeira

★ 5.0

Beginner scuba intro in Funchal, Madeira: theory, pool practice, equipment included, and a guided open-water session to 12 m.

“one of the best experiences i’ve ever done definitely recommend when travelling to madeira our dive instructor esme was great taught us everything we needed to know no messing around and straight into the sea 35 minutes diving time amazing highly recommend”

266 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $50.81by Azul Diving Madeira

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Diving in the Madeira Aquarium

Diving in the Madeira Aquarium - Getting ready: training, equipment, and learning local marine life

3.Diving in the Madeira Aquarium

★ 5.0

Intro scuba at Madeira Aquarium, Porto Moniz: swim with sharks and rays in a 6m tank plus natural pools with expert guides.

“Go! The drive to Porto Moniz is beautiful. And the aquarium location alone is worth pics - there is a beautiful restaurant on the water also - plus shopping. BUT you're going for the diving - and for the two of us it was our first - and we had a blast! Our instructor, Abilio,…”

215 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $163.33by Lava Diving Center

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Porto Moniz: Diving with Sharks and Rays in Madeira Aquarium

Porto Moniz: Diving with Sharks and Rays in Madeira Aquarium - Pre-session warm-up in the natural pool (where nerves usually go away)

4.Porto Moniz: Diving with Sharks and Rays in Madeira Aquarium

★ 4.9

Small-group scuba session in Madeira Aquarium’s main tank to see mantas, rays, and sharks up close, with aquarium tours. 3 hours.

“My 10 year old grandson had a fabulous experience. He was sensitively and professional guided through the process with an excellent guide. it was a very memorable experience. he can’t wait to go back again! Many thanks!”

192 reviews3 hoursFrom $159by Lava Diving Center

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Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners - Pool Practice: The Real Confidence Builder Before the Reef

5.Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★ 5.0

Beginner scuba intro in Funchal: pool practice, then a shallow reef sea session with a PADI instructor and included insurance.

“Super friendly and sincerely patient. Explained everything thoroughly and showed me an experience I had never had before! Saw so many fish and octopus and everything else!”

54 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $54.31by Madeira Divepoint

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3 days Open Water Course | Scuba Diving

3 days Open Water Course | Scuba Diving - The 3-day flow: classroom to pool to open-water skills

6.3 days Open Water Course | Scuba Diving

★ 5.0

SSI Open Water course in Funchal: small group, pool and open-water skills, gear included, and certification to 18m with buddies.

“I went there to pass my PE 40. The staff is great, perfect welcome . Big dedication to Anthony and Guadeloupe See you soon in Madeira”

43 reviews3 days (approx.)From $527.44by Azul Diving Madeira

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Funchal: Certified Scuba Diving, Guided Tour

Funchal: Certified Scuba Diving, Guided Tour - Where to meet: Carlton Hotel convenience at sea level

7.Funchal: Certified Scuba Diving, Guided Tour

★ 4.8

Small-group certified scuba in Funchal’s Eco Park, with UW-scooter time, guided shore entry, photo help, and hot showers.

“Super activité, l’accompagnatrice a pris le temps avant car je n’avais pas plongé depuis longtemps, et a su me mettre à l’aise Les fonds marins étaient magnifiques, j’ai vu beaucoup de poissons”

34 reviews2 hoursFrom $33by Madeira Divepoint - Xpoint Madeira

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Funchal: Advanced Scuba Diving Afonso Cerqueira Wreck

Funchal: Advanced Scuba Diving Afonso Cerqueira Wreck - From Funchal out to the open sea: why the ride matters

8.Funchal: Advanced Scuba Diving Afonso Cerqueira Wreck

★ 4.9

Funchal scuba wreck tour: explore the 85m Afonso Cerqueira artificial reef, engine room and cafeteria, with English guidance up to 30m.

“The best dive centre we have visited. The staff are extremely helpful and considerate. The dives were great but about 10 mins short. It would be great to have more air and get that extra few mins. However, by far the best PADI dive centre we have visited. Tq Oreo and Vladimir Ged and Jack”

22 reviews2 hoursFrom $64by Azul Diving Madeira - Blue Safari Madeira

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Madeira, Ponta São Lourenço: Scuba Diving for Beginners

Madeira, Ponta São Lourenço: Scuba Diving for Beginners - The 2–3 Hour Structure: Theory, Pool Try-Out, Then the Sea

Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Ponta de São Lourenço

Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Ponta de São Lourenço - The Sea Trip at Funchal’s Protected Area: What You’ll See and How Deep

10.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Ponta de São Lourenço

★ 5.0

Beginner scuba training at Ponta de São Lourenço, Madeira: small English lessons, shallow practice, and a guided sea trip up to 12m.

“I like to take my time when diving. I like small groups and I need to feel that the dive master knows the place , what to see and where to go.”

7 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $102.13by Azul Diving Madeira

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