Azoresdiving/Açordiving SSI/Mares Dive Center
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Azoresdiving/Açordiving SSI/Mares Dive Center

Marina Pêro de Teive, Kiosk A, 9500-771 Ponta Delgada, Portugal, Ponta Delgada, PRT

LanguagesEN
Languages
EN
Season
all year
Kid-friendly
No
Accessible
No

About the Center

Azoresdiving/Açordiving SSI/Mares Dive Center, located in Ponta Delgada, Azores (Portugal), is a specialized dive center recognized by SSI and Mares. This center offers a comprehensive range of certification courses, including the Instructor Development Course (IDC) for those looking to become instructors, Boat Diving courses for mastering techniques from vessels, and the Wreck Diver course, focusing on the safe exploration of shipwrecks. Furthermore, they accept TDI certifications, expanding options for experienced divers.

The center's facilities are designed for diver comfort. They provide showers for rinsing off after dives, lockers for secure storage of equipment and personal belongings, and a bar area for relaxing and socializing with fellow divers. For those not traveling with their own gear, Azoresdiving/Açordiving offers a complete equipment rental service and tank fills, including nitrox, for deeper or extended dives. The center is also equipped for organizing boat diving excursions, facilitating access to remote dive sites.

As an additional service, Azoresdiving/Açordiving SSI/Mares Dive Center provides airport transfers, making arrivals and departures in Ponta Delgada as smooth as possible for their clients. The center operates 7 days a week, with extended hours on weekdays (08:00 - 19:00) and shorter hours on weekends (08:00 - 14:00). Their precise geographic coordinates are 37°44'27.6"N 25°39'35.2"W, positioning them ideally to explore the rich underwater world of the Azores.

Available Courses

5 cursos

Scuba Diver

The SSI Scuba Diver certification, offered by Azores Diving, provides a foundational introduction to the underwater world for those seeking a quick yet comprehensive entry-level experience. This program is specifically…

€320
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Scuba Diver upgrade to Open Water Diver

Elevate your diving certification with the SSI Scuba Diver upgrade to Open Water Diver course at Azores Diving. This program is specifically designed for those who have already completed the SSI Scuba Diver certification…

€250
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Open Water Diver

**Open Water Diver** certification with **Azores Diving** is your recognized starting point for a lifelong diving adventure, offering a thorough and comfortable learning experience. This SSI-certified course is…

€460
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Advanced Adventurer

The SSI Advanced Adventurer course at Azores Diving is your next step beyond Open Water certification, designed to introduce you to a variety of specialized diving activities. This program involves five distinct…

€375
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Dive Guide

The SSI Divemaster program at Azores Diving is designed to elevate experienced divers into proficient dive professionals, capable of leading and assisting in dive operations. This advanced certification integrates the…

€950
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Services

Guided divesBoat divesEquipment rentalAir fillsNitrox fills

Facilities

Pool
Shop
Classrooms
Compressor
Lockers
Showers
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Specialties

🧪Nitrox📷Underwater photography🛟RescueTechnical diving🧒Kids🎒SidemountcenterDetail.spc_rebreather

Brands they work with

Mares

Recommended dive sites

The spots this centre offers its students

Vila Franca do Campo Islet
Sabrinas
Lourencos
Formigas
Dollabarat

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Frequently asked

What people ask before booking

Daily dives for certified divers include a tank, weights, guide, insurance for personal accidents, first aid, and an oxygen kit on board.

The SSI Open Water Diver course is priced at €460 and includes equipment.

The Discover Scuba Pool & Ocean program costs €135 and includes equipment, offering an introduction to scuba diving in both pool and open water environments.

Full equipment rental is available for €30 per dive or €35 per day. Individual items like regulators, BCDs, wetsuits, masks, fins, and boots are also available for rent.

Yes, a personal dive guide is available for an additional €80 per double dive, offering a more tailored experience.

Yes, there is a supplement of €15 per person for night dives, which requires a minimum of 5 divers.

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Marina Pêro de Teive, Kiosk A, 9500-771 Ponta Delgada, Portugal, Ponta Delgada, PRT


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