Discover scuba diving course in Sesimbra

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Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 4 hrs
Spoken languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Minimum age: From 10 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: moderate More info

Activity description

Experience scuba diving in one of Europe's most dramatic coastline with this discovery course in Sesimbra.

Scuba diving is a unique experience that allows the participants to discover the fantastic underwater world.

This first experience will take place in the Arrábida/Sesimbra coastline at the Professor Luíz Saldanha Marine Park, which has calm and clear waters vibrating with biodiversity.

During this experience program, you will go through the basic pre-dive safety procedures and scuba equipment under the watchful eye of a Scuba Diving Instructor, followed by an underwater tour.

To get to the diving spot you will take a boat that departs from Sesimbra’s harbor.

Location
Hardly an hour drive from central Lisbon, the dive centre is situated in the coastal town of Sesimbra in southern Portugal. The closest airport is Lisbon Portela Airport (49 km). Numerous dive sites are available along the coast line between Sesimbra and Cabo Espichel.

Activity 
A four-hour introduction to scuba diving course on the Sesimbra coastline, the Scuba Discovery Program offers a firm foundation on the basics of scuba diving. During this half-day course, you will go through the basic safety procedures with an instructor at the dive center before learning in-water skills like equalizing your ears, buddy checks, basic buoyancy control, underwater communication, and more. You will also be given an introduction to basic scuba equipment followed by an underwater tour in the local marine reserve.

Dive sites
A wide range of dive sites for inexperienced divers can be found along the coast line. Maximum depth for this experience is limited to 9 meters.

Conditions
Scuba Diving in Sesimbra can be done all year round. The average water temperature ranges between (16-17°C) and a wetsuit is required. The water visibility is generally between 3-8m/10-26ft but can get up to 15m/49ft.

 
Objectives

SDI skills:

- Equalizing your ears
- Buddy checks
- Basic buoyancy control
- Underwater communication
- Introduction to basic scuba equipment
- Underwater tour

Activity requirements

All participants must be able to swim.

Special terms

Activity subject to weather restrictions

Please note you are not allowed to fly for up to 24 hours after your last dive.

Included
  • 1 dive
  • Instructor and insurance
  • Boat and skipper
  • All dive gear
  • wetsuit
Excluded
  • Transport to the meeting point
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Sunprotection
  • Water/Snacks
  • Camera/GoPro
  • Towel
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Meeting point
Porto de abrigo de Sesimbra, loja 6, 2970-152 Sesimbra, Portugal Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

Reviews

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  • 4.5 / 5

The organisation on the ground was very chaotic. There was a group of divers who came at same time to the same boat, and the instructions on who’s going to be my diving guide and how do I get my diving gear or when to change it was not clear until it had to happen, then I had to hurry to change my clothes to wetsuit. Once I was in water everything went smoothly, and once we got back from the dive the instructions were clear. It was a really good experience, I’m happy that I went for this activity, and I would do it again. This chaotic organization was not good for my taste, but overall I would do it again if I could.

  • 5 / 5

Génial, monitrice très professionnelle p

  • 5 / 5

Une très belle activité pour découvrir le sport de la plongée en toute confiance avec des instructeurs qualifiés

  • 4.8 / 5

Activité super pour découvrir la faune et la flore marine

  • 5 / 5

It was my first time scuba diving and definitely not the last time. I’ve learned a lot and saw a lot of fish, plants and other animals. A great experience I won’t forget!!!

  • 5 / 5

It started with wearing a wet suit and it felt worse than wearing clothes two sizes small. When we actually went into the water, it was one of the most beautiful views I have ever seen.

  • 5 / 5

I have seen it all: sea star, octopus, fish, anemone. Great colors. I have even an empty shell.