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title: First-Time Scuba Diving Adventure
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/funchal/tours/first-time-scuba-diving-adventure/
type: tour
city: Funchal
country: Portugal
price: 42
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.79
reviews: 286
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
schedule_checked: 2026-09-02
data_updated: 2026-09-25
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/first-time-scuba-diving-adventure/
---

# First-Time Scuba Diving Adventure

**Guidekin's take:** A first dive in the Madeira sea with a professional instructor and all the scuba gear included, with a pool only option for the nervous. You must be able to swim, may need a medical certificate, and cannot fly for half a day afterwards. 4.79 from 286 reviews at €42 per person for 2h 30m.

## Overview

Discover the amazing sensation of scuba diving in the sparkling blue sea of Madeira. Explore new worlds, make new friends, and enjoy a unique activity.

## Key facts

- Price: from €42 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.79/5 from 286 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Azul Diving Madeira

## What's included

- Use of SCUBA equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional instructor

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 09:30, 14:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02
- 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

Please watch this video to find easily our location:

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJPRSLh698YAwRktPwJ8a_SDQ

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Do not fly on the 12 hours after the experience
- If you have any medical condition you will need a medical certificate
- You need to know how to swim
- E-learning training materials and forms: https://learning.padi.com/dsd?store_number=28400

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