Haliotis Dive Center Faial
Cais de Santa Cruz Marina da Horta, Loja A5, 9900-016 Horta, Portugal, Horta, Horta, PRT
About the Center
Haliotis Dive Center Faial, located in Horta, Portugal, is a PADI and SSI certified dive center. It offers a comprehensive range of courses, from Discover Scuba Diving up to the Instructor Development Course, along with specialties in Freediving, Technical Diving, and Snorkeling.
The center boasts modern facilities that include a restaurant, bar, equipment rental, a dive shop, and air fills (nitrox). Dive options are diverse, featuring boat diving, shore diving, and night diving opportunities.
Situated on Faial Island in the Azores, an archipelago renowned for its rich marine life and volcanic underwater landscapes, Haliotis Dive Center Faial leverages this prime location to provide unforgettable diving experiences. Faial Island, part of the Azores' central group, is the westernmost of this group and is known as the 'island that embraces those who arrive and only lets them leave with a desire'.
The dive center is staffed by multilingual personnel, fluent in Spanish, English, French, German, and Portuguese, ensuring seamless communication for divers worldwide. Its proximity to points of interest like Princess Alice and the option for Blue Shark Diving further enhance the offerings of Haliotis Dive Center Faial.
Available Courses
9 cursosCurso Open Water Diver
The PADI Open Water Diver certification, offered by Haliotis, is your official passport to exploring the underwater world. This globally recognized entry-level course provides the essential knowledge and skills for safe…
Curso Advanced Open Water
Elevate your diving capabilities with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course offered by Haliotis, a certified PADI dive center. This program is meticulously designed to build upon the foundational skills acquired…
Curso Rescue Diver
Elevate your diving capabilities with the PADI Rescue Diver course offered by Haliotis in the stunning Berlengas, Peniche area. This advanced certification is meticulously designed to equip you with the knowledge and…
Curso Divemaster
The PADI Divemaster course at Haliotis in Berlengas, Peniche, marks the crucial first step into professional diving. This program is designed to transition you from a recreational enthusiast to a certified PADI…
PADI PPB Buoyancy Control Course
Mastering buoyancy control is the cornerstone of safe and enjoyable diving, and the PADI PPB Buoyancy Control Course at Haliotis offers a focused path to achieving this vital skill. This specialty certification delves…
PADI Drift Diver
The PADI Drift Diver specialty course, offered by Haliotis, equips you with the essential skills to navigate and enjoy diving in currents. This course is particularly relevant for sites like São Vicente in Cape Verde,…
PADI Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox)
The PADI Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) specialty course, offered by Haliotis, is a highly sought-after certification designed to extend your underwater exploration capabilities. This course focuses on the theory and…
PADI Discover Scuba Diving Single
The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program at Haliotis in Sesimbra offers a supervised introduction to the underwater world for those curious about scuba diving. This experience is designed to give you a taste of breathing…
PADI IDC
The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) at Haliotis in Peniche is your direct pathway to becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. This intensive professional-level program is meticulously designed to elevate…
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Haliotis operates in six locations: Peniche and Sesimbra in mainland Portugal, Faial and Santa Maria in the Azores, Madeira island, and São Vicente in Cape Verde.
Haliotis offers a full range of PADI courses, from introductory programs like Discover Scuba Diving and Open Water Diver to advanced, rescue, and professional levels like Divemaster and Instructor Development Courses (IDC). They also provide specialty courses such as Nitrox and Drift Diver.
While diving is possible year-round, the high season is from June to October, with water temperatures between 16°C and 20°C. From November to May, temperatures drop to around 15°C, requiring thicker wetsuits or drysuits. Diving is less frequent between December and February due to weather conditions.
Haliotis uses high-quality equipment from brands like Aqualung, TUSA, and Apeks. They have approximately 50 sets of equipment available for client use. Their dive centers are equipped with Bauer compressors capable of filling Ar, Nitrox, and Trimix.
Haliotis prioritizes safety, environmental protection, and fun in all their operations. They are committed to responsible recreational diving and the conservation of marine ecosystems.
How to get there
Cais de Santa Cruz Marina da Horta, Loja A5, 9900-016 Horta, Portugal, Horta, Horta, PRT