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title: First-Time Scuba Diving Adventure
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type: tour
city: Funchal
country: Portugal
price: 42
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.79
reviews: 289
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# 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 289 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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please watch this video to find easily…
- Starts 09:30, 14:30: 2 departures a day
- Age 12+: minimum age to join

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €42 per person for the POOL ONLY option; other options up to €85
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.79/5 from 289 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Azul Diving Madeira
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:30, 14:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.79 from 289 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 277 of 289.

- 5 stars: 255 (88%)
- 4 stars: 22 (8%)
- 3 stars: 3 (1%)
- 2 stars: 4 (1%)
- 1 star: 5 (2%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| POOL ONLY | €42 / person | English | - |
| Scuba Diving Experience in Madeira | €85 / person | English | - |

## 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: 2026-10-03
- 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

Ends: back at the meeting point

## 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

Booking asks for: dates of birth, weights, heights

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