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Madeira, Ponta São Lourenço: Scuba Diving for Beginners

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

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

What's Included

  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Personal Expenses
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9200-044 Caniçal
Portugal

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What To Expect

Your scuba diving adventure will begin with a short theory lesson about the practice of diving before doing your first trial in shallow water.

Once you feel comfortable and know how to handle the equipment, you’ll be ready for the real deal. Your diving instructor will take you for a dive out in the sea to explore the spectacular underwater world of our private reef in the Funchal's Protected Area at a maximum depth of 12 meters!!!

Our great location offers easy access to our private reef, just a few steps away from our dive shop. This is a great and lovely dive, interesting for beginners and experienced divers to start discovering Madeira's waters. Encounters with octopuses, parrot fish, young groupers, garden eels, trumpet fish, rays, cuttlefish, sea horses and moray eels are all common.

At the end of the tour, you’ll receive a certificate of participation to make your next underwater adventure an absolute breeze.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • If you have a medical condition or are taking medication that impairs your mental or physical abilities, you will require a medical certificate.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madeira, Ponta São Lourenço: Scuba Diving for Beginners?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Personal Expenses

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
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  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • If you have a medical condition or are taking medication that impairs your mental or physical abilities, you will require a medical certificate.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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