Season Challenge Azores PADI 5* IDC Dive Resort
Mota Amaral Marina Pêro de Teive Kiosk, Av. Dr. João Bosco C D, 9500-771 Ponta Delgada, Portugal, Ponta Delgada, PRT
About the Center
SEASON CHALLENGE Azores PADI 5* IDC Dive Resort, located in Ponta Delgada, Portugal, offers a unique diving experience in the Azores. As a PADI 5* IDC Dive Resort and an SSI certifying body, it stands out for its dedication to training and underwater exploration.
The center provides a wide range of courses, from Discover Scuba Diving for beginners to advanced levels such as Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and the Instructor Development Course. They also offer specialties like Enriched Air Nitrox, Boat Diving, and Wreck Diver, as well as Snorkeling programs. With a highly qualified and experienced team, SEASON CHALLENGE guarantees safe and memorable training.
Facilities include equipment rental, air fills (including nitrox), and various diving options. Divers can enjoy daily double boat dives to renowned dive spots or explore marine life from shore. The Azores, described as an unspoiled paradise in the Atlantic with spectacular volcanic landscapes, whales, and dolphins, provide an unforgettable setting for any diving adventure.
SEASON CHALLENGE also invites visitors to discover the natural beauty of the islands through hiking trails and city tours, offering a complete São Miguel island experience. With a focus on safety and fun, the center promises an unforgettable experience in one of the world's top dive destinations.
Available Courses
6 cursosDeep Diving
Expand your underwater horizons with the PADI Deep Diver Specialty course offered by Season Challenge in the Azores. This program is meticulously designed for adventurous divers ready to explore new depths, teaching you…
Curso Nitrox
Elevate your diving capabilities with the PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver specialty course offered by Season Challenge. This highly sought-after certification focuses on the theory and practical application of diving…
Curso Open Water Diver
The PADI Open Water Diver course at Season Challenge is your gateway to exploring the underwater world, offering a globally recognized certification. This foundational program includes five theory lessons and five pool…
Curso Advanced Open Water
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course at Season Challenge in São Miguel is your next step to expanding your underwater horizons. This program is structured around five open water dives, building upon your Open Water…
Curso Rescue Diver
The PADI Rescue Diver course at Season Challenge is designed to build upon your existing diving knowledge, transforming you into a more confident and capable diver. This advanced certification focuses on preventing and…
Divemaster
Embark on the first step towards a professional diving career with the PADI Divemaster course offered by Season Challenge. This intensive program is designed to transform you into a capable dive leader, preparing you to…
Services
Facilities
Specialties
Recommended dive sites
The spots this centre offers its students
Gallery(7)
User Reviews
Frequently asked
What people ask before booking
Water temperatures range from 18–24°C depending on the season. While specific seasonal recommendations aren't detailed, the dive center operates daily, suggesting year-round accessibility.
The Azores are known for whales and dolphins. Dive sites often host schools of sea breams, parrotfish, trevally, barracudas, red mullet, triggerfish, moray eels, slipper lobsters, dusky groupers, and devil rays.
The price for the daily double dive includes two dives with a one-hour surface interval, featuring coffee, tea, and cookies between dives. Equipment rental is not explicitly mentioned as included in this price.
Yes, these offshore adventures require divers to have prior experience, great buoyancy control, and a sense of comfort in the open sea. A full day is recommended for this expedition.
For the Open Water Diver and Nitrox courses, children must be at least 10 years old. For the Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver courses, the minimum age is 12 years old. Divemaster requires participants to be at least 18 years old.
How to get there
Mota Amaral Marina Pêro de Teive Kiosk, Av. Dr. João Bosco C D, 9500-771 Ponta Delgada, Portugal, Ponta Delgada, PRT