The 6 Discover Scuba Diving in Portugal Worth Getting Wet For

1.Vila Franca Do Campo: Introduction to Scuba Diving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 3 hours · from $154Our pick

Meet the Azores Sub Dive Center at Vila Franca do Campo Marina for a safety briefing, equipment lesson, and boat ride to the volcanic islet. You receive close supervision in the water, with guides such as Ivo, Ricardo, Rodrigo, Veronika, and Yanni helping beginners spot octopuses, eels, fish, and historic cannons.

“This was such a perfect activity! We were with a group of 5 & 4 from the center. Before we got on the boat to get to the diving location, we got a short but helpful introduction about the basics of scuba diving, with the remark that during this time of the year the visibility isn't that great. We got our gear and went on the boat: the vibe was relaxed. First 3 others went in, all with their own experienced diver. While we waited on the boat for our turn, we could go snorkeling and later get ready with someone from the center, who was very chatty and eased…”

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2.Try Scuba Diving in Arrabida Marine Reserve with photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet at Porto Abrigo in Sesimbra for a three-hour beginner scuba session in the Arrábida Marine Reserve. An SSI professional teaches you the basics, guides you to a maximum of 10 meters, and stays with you throughout the underwater session. Equipment, a boat ride, snacks, and underwater photos are included.

“The divers team, they were very lovely and professional, they tought us everything before the dive and afterwords”

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3.Try Dives – Discover Scuba Diving in Albufeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $157

Start at Easydivers in Albufeira Marina with a short theory lesson and pool practice. Then board the boat for a guided reef session to 12 meters, lasting about 30 minutes. Instructors work with two students each, and staff such as Paulo, Mario, and Macedonia are praised for calm, patient support. Equipment, water, and a six-month SSI certificate are included.

“Very nice atmosphere and professional team! Amazing, exciting but safe experience that is definitely worth trying!”

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4.Try Dive in Arrábida Marine Reserve Setubal Sesimbra

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 2 hours · from $100Best value

Meet at Creiro Beach near Anicha Bar for a two-hour beginner scuba session in the Prof. Luiz Saldanha Marine Park. You’ll learn equipment basics and underwater breathing before a guided swim among reefs, coral gardens, octopuses, sea stars, and other marine life. Certified instructors speak English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish.

“On s’est vraiment régalés pour ce baptême de plongée ! Les deux moniteurs étaient super gentils et vraiment adorables, ils parlaient très bien anglais, ce qui a permis de tout comprendre facilement. Les explications étaient top, et on a pu voir plein de beaux poissons, des poulpes, vraiment une expérience géniale ! Je recommande fortement !!!!”

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5.Try Dive Marine Reserve, Arrábida, Setúbal, Sesimbra, near Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $102

Meet the Wind team in Arrábida Natural Park for a two-hour first scuba experience in the Professor Luis Saldanha Marine Reserve. You’ll receive instruction, equipment, and accident insurance before exploring Atlantic reef life with an instructor such as Carlos. Transfers from Lisbon or elsewhere can be arranged for an extra fee.

“Great experience with the Learn to Dive. Sign in process, instruction, and equipment fitting was easy and the team provided great information. The dive itself was incredible. Carlos was an great dive master and had us exploring all sorts of sea life We came via Uber from Lisbon and that process was also easy and carefree I would highly recommend this for anyone who even wanted to try diving.”

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6.Lisbon Eco-Try Dive – Diving Baptism

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Meet Anthia Diving Center in Sesimbra for a three-hour beginner scuba session in Professor Luíz Saldanha Marine Park. You’ll learn the basics, enter the water with one instructor for every two participants, and help with simple seabed conservation work. The session ends with a Mission Deep Blue certificate.

“It was amazing and unforgettable experience with friendly people.”

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