PORTUGAL
Every dive trip has one spare morning. These 13 try-dives in Portugal justify it, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back in the water.
Review of Vila Franca do Campo’s beginner scuba tour, with clear water, marine life, volcanic scenery, safety tips, price, and practical advice.
“We had a perfect start into diving with the Azores sub dive center!! It was just amazing!! Everybody was so friendly, our guides took perfect care of us. We will come back, definetly!”
Try scuba in Arrabida Marine Reserve near Sesimbra with an SSI pro, boat ride, equipment, instruction, snacks, and underwater photos.
“We had a great time with our guides who were extremely patient and helpful. All I’m waiting on is our underwater photos but besides that it was fantastic!!”
Try scuba in Albufeira with pool training, close instructor support, and a 30-minute Algarve reef session for beginners.
“I enjoyed the whole experience and this has given me a taste of a potential new hobby. I will be looking into further training in the UK”
Try scuba in Arrábida Marine Reserve near Lisbon, with calm instruction, a speedboat ride, reefs, octopuses, sea stars, and 1,000 marine species.
“On s’est vraiment régalés pour ce baptême de plongée ! Les deux moniteurs étaient super gentils et vraiment adorables, ils parlaient très bien anglais, ce qui a permis de tout comprendre facilement. Les explications étaient top, et on a pu voir plein de beaux poissons, des poulpes, vraiment une expérience géniale ! Je recommande fortement !!!!”
Try scuba in Arrábida Marine Reserve from Sesimbra with certified instructors, photos, SSI certification, and views of Portugal’s coast.
“Je recommande vivement cet activité Très bon rapport qualité/prix Moniteur au top ! Expérience incroyable Jolie fond marin”
Try scuba in Terceira’s Angra Bay, explore the Lidador wreck, and meet Azorean sea life with expert instructors for $129.
“Awesome experience, my first time and is something to repeat for sure!!! Zeferino and Diogo were incredible instrutors and amazing human beings, super kind and helpful Thank you so much for everything, see ya soon again”
Explore Terceira’s 1878 Lidador wreck with Scubazores, beginner training, marine life, and a sheltered shore entry for $132.17.
“Amazing experience. And the team is great, highly professional, making you feel safe the whole time.”
Try scuba in Arrábida Marine Reserve near Lisbon with equipment, instruction, insurance, and Atlantic reef views in a two-hour session.
“Great experience with the Learn to Dive. Sign in process, instruction, and equipment fitting was easy and the team provided great information. The dive itself was incredible. Carlos was an great dive master and had us exploring all sorts of sea life We came via Uber from Lisbon and that process was also easy and carefree I would highly recommend this for anyone who even wanted to try diving.”
Try scuba in Sesimbra’s marine park with eco-cleanup, close instructor care, and an SSI-recognized Mission Deep Blue certificate.
“It was amazing and unforgettable experience with friendly people.”
Try scuba in Sesimbra’s Arrábida Marine Reserve, clean the seabed, and earn a Mission Deep Blue certificate with safety-first instructors.
“Booked a try dive for my 2 children, 12 and 15 years old, both novices.”
Test scuba in Madeira with a private PADI or SSI session, equipment, instruction, sea time, pickup, and weather-aware scheduling.
“En France, il existe une expression « être pris pour un pigeon »... nous avons eu le sentiment de nous être gentiment, mais sûrement, bien fait arnaquer !!Un conseil n’y allez pas.”
Try your first underwater breathing session near Sesimbra with a small group, full equipment, local sea life, and a four-hour format.
“Staff was very accommodating and polite. The dive was great and a very positive experience! Would definitely recommend to others.”
Try scuba in Vila Franca do Campo with a private instructor, boat ride, equipment, and a 30-minute swim among Azorean sea life.
“Todo genial. El monitor me acompañó de cerca todo el rato y me hizo sentir segura”
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