MADEIRA
This is the shortlist you would send a diving friend: 15 scuba diving trips worth the airfare, with the price, the certification needed and the one thing to check before you pay.
Try scuba in Funchal with pool training, a private reef, PADI guidance, colorful sea life, and small groups for $53.
“Super experience, with good and clear explanations, good exercices in the pool with attentive and patient instructors before diving in the sea. We went till 9 meters and so lot of colorful fish and even some octopus. It was worth the price. I recommend 200%.”
Try scuba in Funchal with pool practice, expert guidance, and a 45-minute reef session to 12 meters. See fish, rays, octopuses, and more.
“Full professional approach. All equipment and personnel seemed to be waiting for me. Trainer Theo, great thanks for showing me the ocean’s wild life with no stress at all.”
Try scuba in Madeira with pool training, a 45-minute sea session, full equipment, and close instructor support at Azul Diving Center.
“Did the first experiece with Scotch who was very professional and took very good care of us. He was patient and made sure all of us had the best experience posible. Thanks!”
Review of Madeira Aquarium’s small-group scuba session, with sharks, rays, natural pools, expert guides, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Booked for a family of 4 on the basis that this activity was for a maximum of 4 people. On the day we arrived on time but were advised that they were running approximately 30 late and that another person was joining the group. This added around another 45 mins to the activity which meant a lot of waiting around wet & a little cold. On a positive note the instructor was great, particularly with the kids and overall it was a fab family experience”
Swim with sharks, rays, and mantas at Madeira Aquarium in Porto Moniz, with scuba training, equipment, and a behind-the-scenes tour.
“Great experience. Abilio is a fun and pleasant guy with very good english skills. He made us feel comfortable from the start and throughout the dive. Good equipment, great atmosphere. Highly recommended👌👌”
Try scuba in Funchal with pool training, a PADI instructor, and a shallow reef visit for $54.31. Read practical safety and value advice.
“Goede instructie. Na een korte training uitgebreid in zee het rif verkend. Was leuk en leerzaam. We kregen ook instructie/uitleg over wat er te zien was.”
Learn scuba skills in Funchal with Azul Diving Madeira, including pool work, sea training, equipment, and SSI certification to 18 meters.
“After doing more than 20 dives with Azul I can say only good things. I started with open water course with Esmeralda and then did a dive almost every Saturday. From relaxed shore dives to night dive. I dived with Esme, Guadalupe, Theo, Sam, Raffa, Roberto, Tony and Scott. And each one of them was fully professional and very nice. Their boat skippers Francisco and Vlad are always helpful and take care of you on the boat.”
Review of Funchal’s small-group scuba tour in a marine park, with guided Atlantic access, gear tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“Baptême de plongée, l’instructrice a pris le temps de nous expliquer et de nous mettre en confiance. Le matériel est super. Nous avons énormément apprécié l’activité. Je recommande”
Explore Madeira’s 85-meter Afonso Cerqueira wreck, swim through its engine room, and see marine life on this certified scuba trip.
“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”
Try scuba in Madeira with pool practice, a 45-minute ocean session, small groups, and colorful marine life at Ponta São Lourenço.
“Ein ganz tolles „erstes Mal „ beim Tauchen. Jesi hat mich liebevoll an die Materie herangeführt und während des Tauchgangs sorgsam über mich gewacht. Ich fühlte mich sicher und konnte ein tolles Erlebnis in einer natürlichen Höhlw genießen. Empfehle ich definitiv weiter.”
Try scuba diving in Madeira at Ponta de São Lourenço, with beginner training, a private reef, small groups, and a 12-meter depth limit.
“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.”
Review of Madeira’s Garajau marine reserve scuba trip, with grouper sightings, costs, equipment rules, sea conditions, and booking advice.
“Price deceiving. apart from the fine print of Nat Park entrance Fee (3€) Rental equipment available for a fee (19€) i ended up paying 29€ for some unknown reason. they did not even give me boots and my feet were freezing.”
Ride an underwater scooter from Funchal’s shore reef, with a guide, gear options, insurance, and a two-person group for $69.
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.”
Explore Madeira’s 80-meter Corveta Afonso de Cerqueira wreck by boat, with a guide, small group, and practical tips for certified divers.
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