Deep Blue Azores
Porto das Pipas, 9700-154 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal, Angra do Heroísmo, Angra do Heroísmo, PRT
About the Center
Deep Blue Azores, located in Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal, is a diving center established in January 2017 by Nuno Oliveira and António Silva. Affiliated with SSI and TDI, this center offers a comprehensive range of activities and courses for divers of all levels. From Instructor Development Courses, Snorkeling, and Boat Diving to the specialized Wreck Diver course, Deep Blue Azores is equipped to meet every diver's needs, fostering a passion for the ocean.
The center's facilities include showers, lockers, a bar, accommodation for guests, equipment rental, a dive shop, air fills (including nitrox), and options for both boat and shore diving. Additionally, they provide guided dives to explore the best dive spots in the Azores, such as the Lidador shipwreck and Split Rock Coral Valley. With a strong commitment to the client experience, Deep Blue Azores also offers airport transfer services.
Founded by Nuno and António, two enthusiasts with saltwater in their veins and a deep pride in their Azorean heritage, Deep Blue Azores was created to share their passion and love for the ocean. Their dedication is evident in the excellent service and personalized attention they provide, as echoed by testimonials describing their dives as "one of the best dives" and "Outstanding experience." The center is dedicated to creating unforgettable memories beneath the waves.
Deep Blue Azores prioritizes safety and enjoyment, ensuring every diver has an enriching and secure experience. The professional and passionate team is committed to showcasing the hidden beauty of the Azores, offering immersive dive trips that reveal the true side of this archipelago. Whether you are an experienced diver or new to the sport, Deep Blue Azores is the ideal destination to explore the underwater wonders.
Available Courses
6 cursosSSI Open Water Diver
The Open Water course at DEEP BLUE puts you in the water around Terceira island, one of the Azores' most dive-rich environments. The center's site list of 24+ spots means the practical dives aren't done in a generic bay…
SSI Advanced Open Water Diver
The Advanced course at DEEP BLUE runs at 500€ and builds directly on the Open Water foundation. On Terceira, that progression means access to a wider range of the center's 24+ dive sites — the advanced-rated 5 Ribeiras…
SSI Specialties
SSI Specialty courses at DEEP BLUE start from 150€ per person, with specialty plans (multi-specialty packages) from 350€. The specific specialties available aren't listed on the website, but the dive site inventory gives…
SSI Dive Guide
The SSI Dive Guide course at DEEP BLUE runs at 600€ and represents the first step into professional-level guiding under the SSI framework. At a center with 24+ charted dive sites across Terceira and regular excursions to…
Divemaster Pro
The Divemaster program at DEEP BLUE runs at 800€ — the top of the center's professional training ladder. Founded in 2017 by two experienced local divers, DEEP BLUE brings a working center context to this course: real…
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,…
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Gear is not included in the standard 55€ dive rate — the listing specifies 'no gear included', so you'll need to rent or bring your own. Contact them directly to confirm rental availability and pricing.
A minimum of 4 people is required for the offshore João de Castro trips. The rate drops from 275€ to 250€ per person for groups of 10 or more.
They work with SSI and IDEA. Courses range from Open Water and Advanced Open Water (500€ each) through SSI Specialties and all the way up to Divemaster (800€).
Yes — they run Discover Scuba try dives at 120€, and past guests have specifically mentioned positive experiences with young teenage divers. Instructors are described as patient and friendly.
Every day of the week, Monday through Sunday, from 08:00 to 19:00. The center is at Porto Pipas, 9700-154 Angra do Heroísmo, Azores.
Yes. They offer boat excursions to São Jorge (multiple departure points, 80€–150€), Pico (Sao Roque, 150€), and Graciosa (90€), all with minimum group requirements.
The center also runs snorkeling trips (50€), a Split Rock boat tour (50€), and has partnerships for whale watching, swimming with dolphins, and fishing tours.
Porto das Pipas, 9700-154 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal, Angra do Heroísmo, Angra do Heroísmo, PRT