MADEIRA
The best days out on the island.
The 11 best scuba diving & aquarium tours on Madeira, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth giving a day to, and what each actually delivers on the ground.
Beginner scuba in Funchal with PADI coaching, pool practice, and a private reef sea session with Atlantic marine life. Great value.
Most Popular“Son absolutely loved his first time diving team were very thorough and patient.”
First scuba try in Funchal: classroom theory, pool skills, one open-water sea session to 12 m, gear included, certificate.
“It was our first time diving and we had a great time! Theo took the time to help us with the equipment and told us everything we needed to know before the dive. In the water he showed us different fish and sealife. We would definitely recommend this!”
First-time-friendly scuba session in Madeira’s aquarium and Cachalote natural pools with sharks, rays, morays, and expert small-group coaching.
“Thank you Manuel, for the best last day of a year, we ever had!!! It was overwhelm, stunning and relaxing at the same time!!!”
Meet mantas, rays, and sharks in Porto Moniz’s Madeira Aquarium. Small groups, guided training, and backstage technical-zone access included.
“Amazing experience and the guide was amazing and constantly made sure i was okay throughout the activity. Highly recommend”
Beginner scuba intro in Funchal: PADI coaching, pool practice, and a shallow Atlantic reef with coral and tropical fish.
“I like the activity. Trainers are very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed. It was quite deep for the first time but it worked for me.”
3-day SSI course in Funchal, Madeira. Small groups, full gear included, and SSI certification for buddy dives up to 18 m.
“After doing more than 20 dives with Azul I can say only good things. I started with open water course with Esmeralda and then did a dive almost every Saturday. From relaxed shore dives to night dive. I dived with Esme, Guadalupe, Theo, Sam, Raffa, Roberto, Tony and Scott. And each one of them was…”
Certified scuba for a small group in Funchal’s Eco Park. Shallow, wildlife-heavy Atlantic water, UW-scooter time, plus hot shower.
“Das Tauchen.”
A certified wreck scuba outing off Madeira to explore the 85m Afonso Cerqueira, breathing tank included, inside engine room and cafeteria.
“The best dive centre we have visited. The staff are extremely helpful and considerate. The dives were great but about 10 mins short. It would be great to have more air and get that extra few mins. However, by far the best PADI dive centre we have visited. Tq Oreo and Vladimir Ged and Jack”
Learn scuba in Madeira with a pool lesson, then a guided ocean swim off Ponta de São Lourenço at up to 12m.
“Nico has been an excellent guide: it was the first time for me and he made me feel super comfortable and relaxed. He has been super clear during the "lesson time" and help me when I wasn't able to equalize at the beginning. I liked the experience a lot and never felt in danger. Also…”
Beginner-friendly scuba session in Ponta de São Lourenço, Madeira: quick theory, shallow practice, then a guided reef trip up to 12m.
“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 Madeira with a private PADI-style lesson in Caniçal: theory, gear, transfers, and a short shallow-water swim to see marine life.
“En France, il existe une expression « être pris pour un pigeon »... nous avons eu le sentiment de nous être gentiment, mais sûrement, bien fait arnaquer !!Un conseil n’y allez pas.”
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