--- title: Scuba Diving lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/scuba-diving/ type: tour city: Azores country: Portugal price: 58 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 75 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Want to scuba dive? rank_in_category: 1 of 5 (Diving & Snorkeling) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/scuba-diving/ --- # Scuba Diving **Guidekin's take:** A guided scuba dive in the Atlantic off São Miguel with a professional guide, in a session of about half a day. The dive equipment is not in the price, and moderate fitness is expected. 4.93 from 75 reviews at €58 per person for 3h. **Want to scuba dive?:** For a certified dive, book Scuba Diving: 3h at €58 per person; bring certification, equipment excluded. 4.93 from 75 reviews. Trade-off: Scuba equipment is excluded. (last checked October 1, 2026) In our comparison: #1 of 5 in Diving & Snorkeling, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Dive into a middle of the atlantic where the fauna and flora is something memorable and unique! Discover the fantastic water from Azores! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Aconselhamos a chegarem 15 minutos ao… - Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 10+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €58 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 75 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: AZORES SUB Dive Center - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 14:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.93 from 75 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 74 of 75. - 5 stars: 71 (95%) - 4 stars: 3 (4%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the patient instructors and help spotting marine life, though underwater visibility can be poor **Praised:** - Patient instructors help nervous beginners and returning divers feel at ease - Clear briefings and close attention to safety in the water - Guides point out fish, octopus and other marine life during dives - Good equipment and well organised dive arrangements - Helpful communication and flexible arrangements before arrival **Complaints:** - Poor underwater visibility on some dives Written by Guidekin from the 40 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-07-17 to 2026-09-01); last checked 2026-10-07. ## What's included - All taxes, fees and handling charges - Professional guide ## Not included - Food and drinks - Use of SCUBA equipment ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Aconselhamos a chegarem 15 minutos ao ponto de encontro de forma a arranjarem lugar para estacionarem o carro Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ1Xn6m2AmXQsRARp4c3w6XQ8 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide - Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive - Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor - Information of the last dive and diving certification Booking asks for: dates of birth, weights, heights, arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Diving & Snorkeling | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 5** | €58 | 3h | 4.93 (75) | shared | | [São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local](/portugal/azores/tours/s-o-miguel-azores-hike-and-snorkeling-into-the-wild-with-a-local/?format=md) | €108 | 4h | 4.95 (41) | shared | | [Snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo](/portugal/azores/tours/snorkeling-in-vila-franca-do-campo/?format=md) | €70 | 1h | 4.88 (42) | shared | | [Snorkeling Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo](/portugal/azores/tours/snorkeling-tour-ilh-u-from-vila-franca-do-campo/?format=md) | €27 | 1h | 4.84 (73) | shared | Ranked #1 of 5 in Diving & Snorkeling by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €27 to €108, median €58; typical length 2h. 0 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/?format=md ## More in Azores - All Azores tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/scuba-diving/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md