PADI Open Water Diver Course in Madeira for Beginners
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Activity
Scuba Diving
Included
Complete Diving Gear
Levels
First Timer
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Note
No certification needed
Meeting place
Machico
We meet at the Hotel Dom Pedro Baía Club (Estrada de São Roque, 9200 126 Machico, Madeira)
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
The worldwide recognized PADI Open Water Diver certification allows you to go diving together with a diving buddy. The experienced and certified instructors of our team will teach you all the skills you need to feel safe underwater. Children 10 years and older are also welcome and will receive the PADI Junior OWD certificate upon completion of the course. What are you waiting for?
Goal of the course
In this course, you will learn everything about diving. Beginning with the theoretical basics up to practical skills, after this course, you will feel as comfortable underwater as above the water. With the worldwide recognized OWD certification, you can rent or buy diving equipment and dive independently with a buddy.
Meeting & Preparation
We meet at the booked time at our diving centre in Machico. If you arrive by car, parking is widely available nearby. There you will get your diving equipment from us. Your instructor will show you our dive centre and when everyone is ready we will start with the theoretical introduction before we go into the water. On your first dive, you will be cared for 1 on 1 by your instructor.
Course content
- Theory online
- Day 1: Pool sessions
- Day 2: 2 open water dives & pool sessions
- Day 3: 2 open water dives
Note: The order and length of the individual parts of the course can change and will be individually adapted by the instructor.
Included Activities
- 4 Practice Dives in the Pool/in confined water
- 4 Open Water Dives
Included Services
- Certified PADI diving instructor
- High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, mask, fins, octopus, weights)
- Scuba tank (200 Bar for all dives)
- PADI registration fee & certificate
- Light meal between open water dives
Requirements
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
I really enjoyed my course, my trainer, Victor was excellent at explaining things to me. Fantastic, I would recommend it!
Jeremy · Group of friendsGermany · August 2021
Great Divingcenter! The Divinginstructor was really cool and we had a lot of fun. The Diving was amazing and the People made it even better.
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Can I take part if I can't swim, and are life jackets/floating devices provided (including for kids)?
No, participation in this course requires swimming ability.
What are the requirements to participate in the course?
To join the course, you must be at least 10 years old, be in good physical health, and have swimming ability.
What is the PADI Open Water Diver certification?
The PADI Open Water Diver (OWD) is a worldwide recognized certification that allows you to rent or buy diving equipment and dive independently with a buddy.
What is included in the course?
The course includes a certified PADI instructor, all necessary diving gear, the PADI registration fee and certificate, and a light meal between the open water dives.
Is the diving equipment included?
Yes, high-quality diving gear is included. This consists of a wetsuit, mask, fins, octopus, weights, and a scuba tank.
What does the course schedule look like?
The course includes online theory, a day of pool sessions, a day with two open water dives and pool sessions, and a final day with two open water dives. The instructor may adapt the order of the course components.
Where is the meeting point?
The meeting point is at the diving centre in Machico at the booked time. Parking is widely available nearby.
From
459 €
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The activity PADI Open Water Diver Course in Madeira for Beginners by Haliotis Madeira in Machico is available every day, from August 20, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Each day offers 1 start time at 9:00. Sessions last 3 days and are offered as group activities. Prices start from €459.00 per person.
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