

Mero Diving Center
Praia do Garajau, 9125-080 Caniço, Portugal, Caniço, Ilha da Madeira, PRT
About the Center
The Mero Diving Center, located in Caniço, Portugal, is an SSI and TDI certified dive center. It caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to professionals, offering a comprehensive range of courses designed to provide an accessible and enriching underwater experience. The center prides itself on its welcoming and experienced team, dedicated to making each visit to Madeira a special and memorable occasion for its clients.
Facilities at Mero Diving Center include lockers, a bar for post-dive relaxation, equipment rental, and air fills (including nitrox). They also specialize in shore diving and night diving, providing unique opportunities to explore the underwater world from various perspectives. Its proximity to the Gruta da Praia do Garajau adds a distinct allure to their diving offerings.
Divers have the chance to encounter the renowned Garajau Groupers, a major attraction of the marine life in the area. The center also organizes special events such as wreck dives in Porto Santo and night dives, promoted as unmissable opportunities to experience the region's diverse marine ecosystem. Mero Diving Center conducts operations in Portuguese and English and is situated at Estrada do Cristo Rei.
The Mero Diving Center presents itself as a place where divers are always welcome, promising an incredible diving experience. Its gallery and special events section invite further exploration of the activities and underwater landscapes they offer. The center also engages with the public through social media, encouraging visitors to follow their updates and share their experiences.
Available Courses
20 cursosDeep Diving + Nitrox
The Mero Diving Center's Deep Diving specialty course is your gateway to exploring the underwater world beyond the standard recreational limits. Designed for certified divers, this SSI-affiliated program typically…
Free Diving (Basic)
The Mero Diving Center's Basic Free Diving course is your entry point into the captivating world of breath-hold diving, offering a comprehensive introduction to its core principles and techniques. This program is…
Free Diving Level 1
The SSI Free Diving Level 1 course at Mero Diving Center is designed for those who have completed a foundational freediving program or possess equivalent experience. This program focuses on enhancing breath-hold…
1 Mergulho (Garrafa e peso)
Experience the vibrant underwater world of the Garajau Natural Reserve with the "2 Mergulhos (Garrafa e peso)" package from Mero Diving Center. This offering is designed for certified divers seeking to extend their…
2 Mergulhos (c/ equi. completo)
Experience two dives with complete equipment rental at Mero Diving Center, a SSI-certified facility. This package is designed for certified divers looking to fully immerse themselves in the vibrant underwater world of…
Advance Speciaty Diver
The Advanced Specialty Diver course at Mero Diving Center offers a unique opportunity to deepen your diving expertise across four distinct specialized areas. This program is designed for certified divers seeking to…
Master Diver
The Mero Diving Center Master Diver technical rating signifies a significant achievement for experienced divers, building upon foundational certifications to cultivate advanced skills and a profound understanding of dive…
Experiência de Mergulho
Embark on your first underwater adventure with the 'Experience Diving' course at Mero Diving Center in Madeira. This introductory program is specifically crafted for individuals eager to try scuba diving for the very…
Open Water Diving
The Open Water Diver certification is the essential first step for anyone aspiring to explore the underwater world independently. At Mero Diving Center, this foundational course is meticulously designed to equip you with…
Scuba Skills Update
For certified divers who feel their skills have become a bit rusty, the Scuba Skills Update course at Mero Diving Center offers a structured and confidence-building refresher. This program is specifically designed to…
Advance Open Water Diver
The Advanced Open Water Diver course at Mero Diving Center is your next step in expanding your underwater capabilities, building directly on your Open Water Diver certification. This program typically involves five…
Dive Guide
The Divemaster program at Mero Diving Center represents the first professional step in scuba diving, designed for individuals aiming to lead dives and assist instructors. This comprehensive course cultivates essential…
Science of Diving
The Science of Diving course offered by Mero Diving Center provides a deep dive into the physical and physiological principles that govern scuba diving. This program is designed to enhance a diver's understanding of the…
Stress & Rescue + React Right
Elevate your diving safety and preparedness with the combined Stress & Rescue and React Right specialty course offered by Mero Diving Center. This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the essential skills…
React Right
The React Right specialty course, offered by Mero Diving Center, is a crucial training program designed to equip divers with essential emergency medical response skills. This certification focuses on providing immediate…
Nitrox
The Mero Diving Center offers the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx) specialty course, designed to equip recreational divers with the knowledge and skills to safely utilize breathing gas mixtures containing a higher oxygen…
Navegação/Flutuablidade/Fato seco
Enhance your underwater control and confidence with the Navegação/Flutuablidade/Fato seco specialty course at Mero Diving Center. This comprehensive program integrates three vital diving skills: Navigation, Buoyancy, and…
Tecnica de Equipamento/ Ecologia Marinha/ Fotografia e vídeo
Elevate your diving expertise with the Specialty course bundle covering Equipment Techniques, Marine Ecology, and Underwater Photography & Videography, offered by Mero Diving Center. This comprehensive program is…
Night & Limited Visibility
Mero Diving Center offers the SSI Night & Limited Visibility specialty course, designed to equip divers with the skills and knowledge to safely explore the underwater world after dark or in conditions of reduced…
Wreck Diving
The Mero Diving Center offers a specialized Wreck Diving course designed to equip certified divers with the essential knowledge and skills for exploring underwater shipwrecks safely. This SSI-certified specialty focuses…
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The main attraction is the opportunity to see and interact with the resident groupers, known locally as 'Meros', in the Garajau Natural Reserve.
The 'Experience Diving' package includes an introduction to safety and equipment, a dive in the Garajau reserve, and photos and videos of the experience. It lasts approximately two hours.
Mero Diving Center offers a wide range of courses, including Open Water Diver, Scuba Skills Update, Deep Diving, Nitrox, Wreck Diving, Free Diving, Dive Guide, Dive Master, and Master Diver certifications.
The center operates from Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. They are closed on Sundays.
You can contact Mero Diving Center by phone at +351 967 023 000 or by email at [email protected].
Yes, Mero Diving Center offers dives to shipwrecks such as the Corveta (Corceira) and Bom Rei (Bowbelle).



