Dive trip Afonso Cerqueira Wreck for certified divers
Overview
1. Rare Artificial Reef
The Afonso Cerqueira F488 is a purpose-sunk Navy vessel, which means it was carefully prepared and placed to become a safe, eco-friendly artificial reef. This gives divers the chance to explore a clean, structurally intact wreck that was designed to be diveable — a rare opportunity.
2. Depth Suitable for Many Divers
Unlike many deep wrecks, this one lies between 12 to 30 meters, making it accessible for both Open Water (with supervision or deep experience) and Advanced divers. It’s a rare chance to dive a real wreck without needing tech-level certification.
3. Marine Life Magnet
In just a few years, the wreck has become home to a growing ecosystem. Expect to see:
Large dusky groupers
Moray eels, octopus, and nudibranchs
Barracuda schools and other pelagics circling the area
The combination of wreck structure and marine life creates fantastic photo and video opportunities.
What's Included
- Boat trip
- 12L Air tank + Weight system
- Diving Insurance
- Dive guide
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Government Fees
Meeting Location
Rua Carvalho Araújo
9000-022 Funchal, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Your trip begins at Azul Diving Madeira, after check-in and a quick equipment setup, you'll receive a detailed dive briefing from our experienced dive guides, covering safety, wreck layout, marine life, and conditions.
Then we’ll head out by boat (just a short ride) to the Afonso Cerqueira wreck site, sitting at approximately 12 to 30 meters depth, making it suitable for Open Water and Advanced divers alike.
The wreck, an old Portuguese Navy corvette intentionally sunk in 2018, now rests peacefully on the ocean floor and is home to a wide variety of marine life — including groupers, moray eels, octopus, and schools of barracuda.
You’ll have plenty of time to explore the outside of the wreck with your guide, enjoying both the structure and the surrounding reef life.
After surfacing, we return to the dive center, where you can rinse your gear and relax.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-39129P13
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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Participants in the Dive trip Afonso Cerqueira Wreck for certified divers cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
- Boat trip.
- 12L Air tank + Weight system.
- Diving Insurance.
- Dive guide.
- Use of SCUBA equipment.
- Government Fees.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dive trip Afonso Cerqueira Wreck for certified divers is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dive trip Afonso Cerqueira Wreck for certified divers will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Boat trip
- 12L Air tank + Weight system
- Diving Insurance
- Dive guide
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Government Fees
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
- Operated by a business
