PORTUGAL
This is the shortlist you would send a diving friend: 13 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 Albufeira with theory, pool practice, equipment, boat trip, and a guided sea session to 12 meters.
“I did the beginner diving course and couldn’t be happier with the experience. I had a short moment of panic at the beginning in the training pool under water (breathing under water if you trained all you life not to do that was surprisingly difficult), but João took so much time and care to help me calm down and feel safe. His patience and support truly made the difference – I went from nervous to completely comfortable underwater! Fernando explained all the theory in a clear and relaxed way, and both João and Fernando created such a calm and safe atmosphere, I always felt in good hands. We even saw…”
Try scuba in Lagos with a small guided boat trip, 35-minute ocean session, local instructors, caves, bays, and Algarve sea life.
“Das Team kümmert sich ganz wunderbar um einen. Wir waren nur zwei Teilnehmer und wurden vor, während und nach dem Tauchgang sehr gut betreut. Unser Tauchlehrer Nuno ist mit viel Ruhe auf uns eingegangen. Besonders den ersten Ängste konnte er mit seiner Herangehensweise entgegenwirken. Es lohnt sich sehr, wenn man das Tauchen einmal ausprobieren möchte. Eine große Portion Mut wird allerdings auch benötigt ;-) Wir sind ca 10 Meter tief getaucht und waren so lange unterwegs bis einem kalt wurde. Insgesamt eine unglaubliche Erfahrung! Tolles Team! Preis-Leistung passt vollkommen. Herzlichen Dank für das Erlebnis.”
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!”
Lisbon catamaran party on the Tagus with music, a one-hour open bar, water jumps, landmarks, and a spacious deck for $57.
“Best boat party ever! Staff were super helpful, friendly and fun! I would highly recommend!”
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 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.”
Explore Sesimbra Maritime Reserve with a small-group scuba outing, full equipment, optional transfers, and marine life from $180.62.
“Well organised. A fun experience. I enjoyed diving in new waters and was able to see a varied array of marine life.”
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