Scuba Diving PADI Courses in Machico, Madeira

Haliotis Madeira proposes a range of courses to help you become a PADI certified scuba diver, enabling you to dive autonomously anywhere in the world!

PADI Try Dive by Boat I 4 Hours

5 options available from €75

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From€90
1 half day
Occasionally sporty
From 10 years-old and up

Practical information

This course consists of 3 different components: an eLearning theoretical lesson, a practical session in the pool, and one open water drive from a boat that will take you a bit far from the shore. This is a "try dive", which means that it does not lead to a PADI certification, but you will receive a PADI digital certificate of completion in the end.

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your instructor

- Paperwork and Liability Releases

- Theoretical eLearning lesson

- Scuba equipment distribution

- Practical session in the pool - Carry out certain exercises

- Boat trip to the starting point of the dive

- Open water dive - Approx 25 minutes and reaching a depth of 6 to 12 meters

- Return to the diving center by boat

- Return of equipment

- Certificate distribution and end of activity

Objectives

On this activity you will:

- Learn how to prep your gear

- Learn to move around underwater with your equipment

- Find out what it’s like to breathe underwater

- Pick up the key skills that you’ll use during your scuba dives

- Have fun exploring the underwater world

Activity requirements

All participants under 18 must provide written parental consent.

Please note that you must bring a medical certificate from your GP dated within the last 3 months stating that you are allowed to practice this activity.

All participants under 18 must provide written parental consent.

Special terms

Please note that you cannot fly for 24 hours after your last scuba dive.

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.

Meeting point:
Hotel Dom Pedro Baía Club, Estrada de São Roque, 9200-126 Machico, Madeira, Portugal
Spoken languages:Portuguese, English, French
Included
  • Wetsuit
  • Bottled water & snacks
  • Insurance
  • Participation certificate
  • Hood
  • Mask
  • Fins
  • Tank
  • Expert instructor
Excluded
  • Transportation to the meeting point
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen