PORTUGAL
The 11 best beginner dives in Portugal you can book today, each with the per-head price, the depth, and who the operator will and will not take. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
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 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.”
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.”
Try beginner scuba in Arrábida Natural Park, with one Marine Park dive, small groups, eco action, insurance, and SSI Blue Oceans access.
“Professional team, instructors and the staff very nice people, kind and welcome to help, the immersion was fantastic I enjoyed a lot. surely I will go back soon.”
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.”
Try scuba in Lagos with pool training, a supervised sea session, equipment, snacks, and small groups for beginners aged 10 and up.
“There is nothing to top this adventure - Thanks to Delfina, Afonso, Iván, Margot, José and Gerald! You can’t beat the price compared to the service: over one hour privat diving course in a nearby huge pool, including the whole equipment and drive. Next day a professionally organized boat tour (with even more equipment ;) ), snacks and VERY patient guides in small groups. The team is so friendly, encouraging, and sympathetic about every struggeling of the attendees. This is a great way to get known to the feeling of diving - no matter if you do the 6 meters in the end or not. 😅 Thank you all and…”
Try scuba in Sesimbra with certified instructors, calm Atlantic waters, full equipment, small groups, and marine life for $116.
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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