Discover Scuba Diving

The Discover Scuba Diving experience at DEEP BLUE costs 120€ per person and is the center's entry point for non-certified visitors who want to try breathing underwater. The center operates out of Porto Pipas on Terceira, so the try-dive environment is Atlantic Azorean water — not a swimming pool or sheltered lagoon.

Nuno and António built DEEP BLUE with a clear eye on making the experience accessible without dumbing it down. Testimonials from previous visitors specifically mention positive experiences for teenagers and first-timers, with instructors described as patient and attentive in the water.

The Discover Scuba session is run under SSI, which means the structure and safety protocols are standardized. It's a single supervised dive rather than a multi-day commitment, and the 120€ rate is all-in for the experience. Whether gear rental is included should be confirmed at booking — standard dive rates at the center are listed as gear-excluded.

For anyone traveling to the Azores and curious about what's under the water, this is a direct way to find out with two founders who know these sites intimately.