At our diving centre in Av. dos Náufragos (Haliotis Sesimbra, Porto de Abrigo de Sesimbra, 2970-152 Sesimbra)
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Details
Together with us, you can earn your first real scuba diving certification just within a couple of days, with our PADI Scuba Diver course for beginners. After training all the basics in our spacious pool, you are ready to board our diving boat and experience your first open water dives. The bay of Sesimbra offers perfect conditions for your first open water dives in the Atlantic. As a certified PADI Scuba Diver, you are allowed to go diving under the supervision of a trained PADI professional anywhere in the world.
Goal of the course
Within this programme, you learn all the necessary skills needed to dive up to 12m deep under the supervision of a certified diving professional. We teach you the right handling of scuba equipment in our pool before you are ready to experience your first open water dives. If you want to continue your diving education afterwards, you can start right where you left off in your PADI Scuba Diver course and complete the Open Water Diver certification in only two days
Meeting & Preparation
We meet in our dive centre in Sesimbra at the agreed time (free parking available). Here, you will get to know your instructors, change your clothes and receive suitable scuba diving equipment. We start the course with a theoretical introduction to the basics of scuba diving.
Course content
- Day 1: 2 Theory Lessons + Practice in the Pool
- Day 2: Theory Lesson + 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
- 3 Theory Lessons
- 3 Practice Dives in the Pool
- 2 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)
- Learning material
- PADI registration fee & certificate
- Light snack between the open water dives
Requirements
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
Well organized, everything went very smoothly. I was able to complete Junior Scuba Diver certification in just two days!
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Frederik · CoupleGermany · August 2024
Great teacher
Martha · Solo travelerPortugal · December 2021
Great instructors! awesome experience!!
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Can I take part if I can't swim, and are life jackets/floating devices provided (including for kids)?
No, the ability to swim is a requirement to participate in this course.
What will I be able to do after this course?
After completing the course, you will be a certified PADI Scuba Diver. This allows you to dive up to 12 m deep under the supervision of a PADI professional anywhere in the world.
What are the requirements to participate?
To participate, you must be at least 10 years old, be in good physical health, and have swimming ability.
What does the course schedule look like?
The course is spread over two days. Day 1 consists of theory lessons and practice in the pool. On day 2, you will have another theory lesson followed by two open water dives. The instructor may adapt the order of activities.
Is the diving equipment included?
Yes, all necessary high-quality diving gear is included. This includes a wetsuit, mask, fins, octopus, weights, and a scuba tank.
Is a certification included in the price?
Yes, the PADI registration fee and the final certificate are included in the price.
Where do we meet?
You will meet at the dive centre in Sesimbra at the agreed time. Free parking is available at the meeting point.
From
329 €
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The activity PADI Scuba Diver Course for Beginners in Sesimbra by Haliotis Sesimbra is available every day, from August 18, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Each day offers 1 start time at 9:00. Sessions last 2 days and are offered as group activities. Prices start from €329.00 per person.
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