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title: Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/funchal-scuba-diving-experience-for-beginners/
type: tour
city: Funchal
country: Portugal
price: 45
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.84
reviews: 63
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [de, pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 9 of 14 (Funchal City Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-02
data_updated: 2026-09-25
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/funchal-scuba-diving-experience-for-beginners/
---

# Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

**Guidekin's take:** A first dive with a certified instructor on the dive centre's own private reef, starting with a briefing and pool practice before the sea, with all equipment and insurance included. A pool only option exists; children under ten cannot dive and pickup is not included. 4.84 from 63 reviews at €45 per person for 3h.

## 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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The dive center is inside the Pestana…
- 4 start times: between 09:00 and 14:00
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Age rule: Children under 10 years

## Key facts

- Price: from €45 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.84/5 from 63 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Madeira Divepoint

## 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 - Discover Scuba | €45 / person | German, Spanish, Portuguese, English | Duration: 2 hours |
| Scuba Diving with Ocean Dive | €95 / person | German, Spanish, Portuguese, English | Duration: 3 hours |
| Sunday Try Dive w/ Ocean Dive | €105 / person | German, Spanish, Portuguese, English | - |

## What's included

- Full Insurance
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Dive in the sea (when Ocean Dive option is selected)
- Safety and training session
- PADI Instructor

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00
- 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

The dive center is inside the Pestana Carlton Hotel. Use the 2 elevators to go down to sea level to reach it.

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- 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
- People with pre-existing medical conditions
- Children under 10 years

## Compared with other Funchal City Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #9 of 14** | €45 | 3h | 4.84 (63) | shared |
| [Level 1 - Canyoning For All - Beginner / Funchal](/portugal/madeira/tours/level-1-canyoning-for-all-beginner-funchal-348395P1/?format=md) | €60 | 3h | 4.99 (198) | shared |
| [Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal](/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-private-sunset-boat-tour-from-funchal-2/?format=md) | €310 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (97) | private |
| [Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal](/portugal/madeira/tours/coasteering-adventure-with-snorkeling-from-funchal/?format=md) | €70 | 4h | 5.0 (79) | shared |

Ranked #9 of 14 in Funchal City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €16 to €310, median €48; typical length 3h. 5 of 14 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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