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Two scuba divers making a heart shape with their hands underwater. 1
A stingray swimming near a coral reef with small fish nearby. 2
A diver surrounded by a school of yellow fish, with coral reefs in the foreground. 3
A sea turtle on a sandy ocean floor. 4
A sea creature with a mottled pattern, resting on a coral reef. 5

Funchal: First-Time Scuba Diving Adventure

By Azul Diving Madeira - Blue Safari Madeira
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,655 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Learn the basics of scuba diving during a lesson with an expert instructor
  • Get comfortable with the practice during trial dives in the swimming pool
  • Discover the ocean during an amazing dive surrounded by colored fish
  • Receive a certificate of participation at the end of your diving adventure

Activity location

    • Funchal
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • R. Carvalho Araújo, 9000-022 Funchal, Portugal | IMPORTANT INFORMATION We are located inside the Hotel Penha França Mar in Funchal; Following the indication for Azul Diving Madeira our shop is next to the swimming pool. LOCATION Azul Diving Center, Penha França Mar Hotel, 9000-022 Funchal IF YOU COME BY CAR: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARKING LOT OF THE HOTEL IS FOR HOTEL GUESTS ONLY, YOU'LL FIND A CONVENIENT PARKING SPACE 1 MINUTE FROM THE DIVING CENTER AT CR7 HOTEL/PARKING LOT. WATCH THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO TO NOT LOOSE TIME ON YOUR ARRIVAL: https://youtube.com/shorts/xM2QYD9PIr4?feature=share You can also click directly here to get the directions with GOOGLE Maps https://goo.gl/maps/m5qAeJcnLD1kPpN3A If you have any doubt do not hesitate to contact us.
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Funchal: Scuba Diving session Pool Only

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

This is a pool-only experience

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:30
Price details
P 2,655.19 x 1 AdultP 2,655.19
Total
Price is P 2,655.19
Until Mon, Jul 13

Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners with Ocean dive

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

This option includes a pool session and an ocean dive.

Starting time: 14:30
Price details
P 5,373.60 x 1 AdultP 5,373.60
Total
Price is P 5,373.60
Until Mon, Jul 13

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Diving theory lesson
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Trial diving session in a swimming pool
  • What's includedWhat's included
    45-minute dive in the ocean at a maximum depth of 12 meters
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Scuba diving equipment
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 12 years, Non-swimmers, People with heart problems, People with pre-existing medical conditions, People with recent surgeries, People with respiratory issues

What you can expect

Discover the magic of scuba diving in Madeira with a safe, fun, and unforgettable first experience

Your adventure begins with a short and easy-to-follow briefing, where your certified instructor will introduce you to the basics of diving and the equipment. You’ll then practice in shallow water (pool-like conditions) until you feel completely comfortable and confident.

Once you're ready, it’s time for the highlight: your first real ocean dive. Accompanied at all times by your instructor, you’ll explore the crystal-clear waters of our exclusive private reef reaching depths of up to 12 meters.

One of the biggest advantages of this experience is our unique location — the ocean is just a few steps from our dive center, making the whole activity smooth, relaxed, and stress-free.

This dive is perfect for beginners, but also enjoyable for certified divers looking to rediscover Madeira’s underwater beauty. Keep your eyes open — you may encounter octopuses, parrotfish, groupers, garden eels, trumpetfish, rays, cuttlefish, seahorses, and moray eels along the way.

To top it all off, you’ll receive a certificate of participation — the perfect souvenir and a great first step toward becoming a certified diver.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Funchal
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • R. Carvalho Araújo, 9000-022 Funchal, Portugal | IMPORTANT INFORMATION We are located inside the Hotel Penha França Mar in Funchal; Following the indication for Azul Diving Madeira our shop is next to the swimming pool. LOCATION Azul Diving Center, Penha França Mar Hotel, 9000-022 Funchal IF YOU COME BY CAR: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARKING LOT OF THE HOTEL IS FOR HOTEL GUESTS ONLY, YOU'LL FIND A CONVENIENT PARKING SPACE 1 MINUTE FROM THE DIVING CENTER AT CR7 HOTEL/PARKING LOT. WATCH THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO TO NOT LOOSE TIME ON YOUR ARRIVAL: https://youtube.com/shorts/xM2QYD9PIr4?feature=share You can also click directly here to get the directions with GOOGLE Maps https://goo.gl/maps/m5qAeJcnLD1kPpN3A If you have any doubt do not hesitate to contact us.
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • R. Carvalho Araújo, 9000-022 Funchal, Portugal | IMPORTANT INFORMATION We are located inside the Hotel Penha França Mar in Funchal; Following the indication for Azul Diving Madeira our shop is next to the swimming pool. LOCATION Azul Diving Center, Penha França Mar Hotel, 9000-022 Funchal IF YOU COME BY CAR: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARKING LOT OF THE HOTEL IS FOR HOTEL GUESTS ONLY, YOU'LL FIND A CONVENIENT PARKING SPACE 1 MINUTE FROM THE DIVING CENTER AT CR7 HOTEL/PARKING LOT. WATCH THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO TO NOT LOOSE TIME ON YOUR ARRIVAL: https://youtube.com/shorts/xM2QYD9PIr4?feature=share You can also click directly here to get the directions with GOOGLE Maps https://goo.gl/maps/m5qAeJcnLD1kPpN3A If you have any doubt do not hesitate to contact us.
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal