Mero Diving Center
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Mero Diving Center

Praia do Garajau, 9125-080 Caniço, Portugal, Caniço, Ilha da Madeira, PRT

LanguagesPT · EN
Languages
PTEN
Season
all year
Kid-friendly
No
Accessible
No

À Propos du Centre

Le Mero Diving Center, situé à Caniço, Portugal, est un centre de plongée certifié SSI et TDI. Il s'adresse aux plongeurs de tous niveaux, des débutants aux professionnels, en proposant une gamme complète de cours conçus pour offrir une expérience sous-marine accessible et enrichissante. Le centre est fier de son équipe accueillante et expérimentée, dédiée à faire de chaque visite à Madère une occasion spéciale et mémorable pour ses clients.

Les installations du Mero Diving Center comprennent des casiers, un bar pour la détente après la plongée, la location d'équipement et des gonflages d'air (y compris le nitrox). Ils se spécialisent également dans la plongée depuis le rivage et la plongée de nuit, offrant des opportunités uniques d'explorer le monde sous-marin sous différentes perspectives. Sa proximité avec la Gruta da Praia do Garajau ajoute un attrait distinct à leurs offres de plongée.

Les plongeurs ont la chance de rencontrer les célèbres mérous de Garajau, une attraction majeure de la vie marine de la région. Le centre organise également des événements spéciaux tels que des plongées sur épaves à Porto Santo et des plongées de nuit, présentées comme des occasions incontournables de découvrir l'écosystème marin diversifié de la région. Le Mero Diving Center opère en portugais et en anglais et est situé à Estrada do Cristo Rei.

Le Mero Diving Center se présente comme un lieu où les plongeurs sont toujours les bienvenus, promettant une expérience de plongée incroyable. Sa galerie et sa section d'événements spéciaux invitent à explorer davantage les activités et les paysages sous-marins qu'ils proposent. Le centre s'engage également auprès du public via les réseaux sociaux, encourageant les visiteurs à suivre leurs mises à jour et à partager leurs expériences.

Cours Disponibles

20 cursos

Plongée en profondeur + Nitrox

Inclut 3 plongées.

€198
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Apnée (Initiation)

€180
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Apnée niveau 1

€280
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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 exploration time and discover the rich biodiversity of this protected marine area. The package includes two dives, complete with tank and weights, allowing for a more in-depth appreciation of the reserve's unique ecosystem. These dives can be scheduled flexibly, either consecutively or at separate times, to best suit your diving plans and schedule. The Garajau Natural Reserve is renowned for its healthy marine life and clear waters, making it an ideal location for multiple dives. Divers can expect encounters with various species, including the characteristic groupers that inhabit these protected waters. By providing two dives, this package encourages a deeper understanding of the dive sites and the marine environment. Certified divers can revisit favorite spots or explore new areas within the reserve, maximizing their underwater experience. The center's experienced guides ensure each dive is conducted safely and tailored to current conditions for optimal enjoyment. Mero Diving Center, located in [City Name - *information not provided*], offers this package with a strong commitment to diver satisfaction, as evidenced by their perfect 5-star Google rating. The center is certified by SSI, ensuring adherence to high training standards. While the provided data does not specify the languages spoken at the center beyond English and Portuguese, or the specific vessel used, the focus remains on delivering a quality diving experience. Divers requiring additional equipment beyond the included tank and weights can arrange rentals directly with the center. This "2 Mergulhos (Garrafa e peso)" package is an excellent value for divers looking to maximize their time exploring the Garajau Natural Reserve. It offers a cost-effective way to undertake multiple dives, providing a better rate per dive compared to individual bookings. The flexibility in scheduling and the focus on exploring a protected and thriving marine environment make this an attractive option for any certified diver visiting the area. It allows for a more comprehensive immersion into the underwater beauty that the reserve has to offer.

€50
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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 the Garajau Natural Reserve. The reserve is renowned for its protected marine ecosystem, offering a fantastic opportunity to encounter diverse species, including the iconic groupers. With two dives included and all necessary gear provided, you can focus entirely on the breathtaking scenery and marine life. The Garajau Natural Reserve is a protected marine park, ensuring a rich and healthy ecosystem. While specific visibility and temperature data for each month are not provided in the input, the reserve is known for its clear waters and abundant marine life, making it an ideal location for extended underwater exploration. The experienced guides at Mero Diving Center will lead your dives, ensuring safety and highlighting the most interesting aspects of the reserve's biodiversity. Mero Diving Center operates with a commitment to providing excellent diving experiences. They offer services in English and Portuguese, catering to a diverse range of international divers. The center boasts a Google rating of 5 stars, reflecting the high satisfaction of their clients. This package emphasizes convenience and value, allowing divers to maximize their time exploring the underwater beauty of Madeira. This two-dive package is perfect for certified divers seeking a hassle-free and rewarding experience in Garajau. By including full equipment rental, it removes the logistical burden, allowing you to concentrate on the enjoyment of diving. It's an excellent way to make the most of your visit to Madeira, offering a cost-effective method to explore the underwater wonders of this protected marine area. The focus is on providing a complete and enjoyable diving adventure with all the essentials covered.

€85
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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 expand their skill set beyond basic open water qualifications. You will gain in-depth knowledge and practical application in chosen fields, building confidence and capability for more complex underwater environments. The course structure emphasizes hands-on training, ensuring you master the techniques required for each specialty. While specific dive sites are not detailed, Mero Diving Center is known for its access to diverse training locations, potentially including the Garajau Natural Reserve, which offers rich marine life and varied underwater topography. The curriculum is adaptable to these environments, providing a realistic training ground. The inclusion of Wreck Diving as an optional module, with an additional cost, highlights the center's commitment to offering specialized and sought-after training experiences. This advanced program is certified by SSI, a globally recognized training agency. Mero Diving Center operates with a commitment to diver education, as evidenced by its perfect 5-star Google rating from numerous reviews. The center offers instruction in both English and Portuguese, catering to a diverse international clientele. While specific instructor-to-student ratios are not published, the center's high rating suggests a focus on personalized attention and safety. The pricing for this comprehensive specialty program is set at 600 EUR, reflecting the advanced nature and multiple skill sets covered. This course is an excellent stepping stone for divers aiming for higher levels of certification or specific technical diving pursuits. By completing four specialties, you significantly enhance your diving resume and open doors to advanced exploration opportunities. Whether your interest lies in underwater photography, wreck exploration, or advanced buoyancy control, this program provides the foundational skills and knowledge to excel. It prepares you for more challenging dives and specialized roles within the diving community.

€600
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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 safety. This comprehensive program is designed for those seeking to elevate their diving proficiency beyond recreational limits, integrating essential components like Advanced Open Water Diver, Stress & Rescue, and React Right first aid certifications. By successfully completing these prerequisites, divers demonstrate a robust commitment to safety protocols, effective problem-solving in various scenarios, and mastery of advanced diving techniques. The curriculum emphasizes developing superior judgment, heightened situational awareness, and refined emergency response capabilities, preparing individuals for more challenging underwater environments. Training dives for the Master Diver course will be conducted in the protected waters of the Garajau Natural Reserve, offering students the opportunity to apply their newly acquired skills in a diverse and vibrant marine ecosystem. This location is known for its rich biodiversity and unique underwater topography, providing an excellent backdrop for practicing advanced techniques. The course structure includes both theoretical knowledge acquisition and extensive practical application, ensuring divers are well-equipped to handle a wide range of diving situations. Achieving this rating is a testament to a diver's dedication and competence, often serving as a crucial stepping stone towards professional diving aspirations. Mero Diving Center offers this advanced training with a strong emphasis on personalized instruction, leveraging their experienced team to guide students through complex scenarios. The center is certified by SSI, a globally recognized agency, ensuring that the certification obtained meets international standards. While specific dive site depths and conditions can vary, the Garajau Natural Reserve typically offers excellent visibility and a healthy marine population, including various fish species and potential encounters with larger pelagics, depending on the season. This environment is ideal for honing the advanced skills required for the Master Diver rating. To enroll in the Master Diver program, divers must have already achieved their Advanced Open Water Diver certification or an equivalent level, along with proof of Stress & Rescue and first aid training. Participants are expected to possess their own basic diving equipment, though specialized gear for advanced dives may be provided or recommended by the center. The course structure is designed to build confidence and competence, ensuring that each graduate is a highly capable and responsible diver, ready to explore the underwater world with enhanced knowledge and safety awareness. This rating underscores a diver's commitment to continuous learning and safe diving practices.

€825
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Expérience de plongée

Expérience pour les clients qui souhaitent essayer la plongée sous-marine pour la première fois, avec interaction avec des mérous dans les eaux de la Réserve Naturelle de Garajau.

€90
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Plongée en eaux libres

€395
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Mise à jour des compétences en plongée

Comprend 2 plongées.

€160
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Advanced Open Water Diver

Comprend 5 spécialités.

€400
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Guide de plongée

Inclut la plongée profonde, le Nitrox, la navigation, la plongée de nuit, la gestion du stress et le sauvetage, React Right, Dive Guide et la science de la plongée.

€1,250
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La science de la plongée

€90
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Stress & Rescue + React Right

€420
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Réagir Vite

€120
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Nitrox

€100
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Navigation/Flottabilité/Combinaison étanche

€160
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Technique d'équipement / Écologie marine / Photographie et vidéo

€160
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Nuit & visibilité limitée

€190
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Plongée épave

Includes 2 dives.

€270
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Services

Guided divesBoat divesShore divesEquipment rentalAir fillsNitrox fills

Facilities

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Specialties

Wrecks🧪Nitrox📷Underwater photography🛟RescueTechnical diving🫁Freediving🧒Kids

Brands they work with

MaresScubaproCressiAqualungSuunto

Destinations & trips

Egipto
Mar Rojo
2 veces al año
Maldivas
Atolón Sur Malé
Anual
Indonesia
Komodo
Cada 18 meses
México
Cozumel
Anual

Recommended dive sites

The spots this centre offers its students

Garajau Natural Reserve
Corveta (Corceira)
Bom Rei (Bowbelle)

Climate

Annual average

Monthly historical data to plan your dives

13°
janv.
14°
févr.
16°
mars
18°
avr.
21°
mai
25°
juin
28°
juil.
29°
août
26°
sept.
22°
oct.
17°
nov.
14°
déc.
Air temp (°C) Sea temp (°C) Rain (mm)

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Frequently asked

What people ask before booking

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).

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Praia do Garajau, 9125-080 Caniço, Portugal, Caniço, Ilha da Madeira, PRT


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