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Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

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Overview

Start the experience at the Madeira Divepoint, which boasts its own private reef. Following an introduction and safety briefing, practice breathing and floating in a pool to get familiar with the equipment.

To finish, head out to the reef to explore an incredible underwater world. Come face to face with colorful fish and striking coral as you enjoy the thrill of your first dive.

What's Included

  • Full Insurance
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Dive in the sea (when Ocean Dive option is selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Largo Antonio Nobre 1 Hotel Carlton
9004-531 Funchal, Portugal

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What To Expect

Learn the basics of scuba diving from a PADI instructor and discover one of Funchal’s reefs. Practice your new skills in a pool to get comfortable, before embarking on your first dive around a shallow reef, where you can enjoy the vibrant colors and amazing variety of the Atlantic marine life.

Start the experience at the Madeira Divepoint, which boasts its own private reef. Following an introduction and safety briefing, practice breathing and floating in a pool to get familiar with the equipment.

To finish, head out to the reef to explore an incredible underwater world. Come face to face with colorful fish and striking coral as you enjoy the thrill of your first dive.

Pool session from 8 years and ocean dive from 10 years or older.
NO flying after diving for 12hours.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • People with pre-existing medical conditions
  • Children under 10 years
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?

A: Participants in the Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners 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. Read more Jun 2024

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-409330P1

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Average 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 32 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
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Participants in the Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners 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 2024
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Full Insurance.
  • Use of SCUBA equipment.
  • Dive in the sea (when Ocean Dive option is selected).
  • Safety and training session.
  • PADI Instructor.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Food and drinks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

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 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 10..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • People with pre-existing medical conditions
  • Children under 10 years
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Full Insurance
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Dive in the sea (when Ocean Dive option is selected)
  • Safety and training session
  • PADI Instructor
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • People with pre-existing medical conditions
  • Children under 10 years
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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