Mantamaria Dive Center
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Mantamaria Dive Center

Rua dos Andradas, 1925, Santa Maria, Açores, PRT

Years active16 yrsLanguagesPT
Years active
16 yrs
Languages
PT
Season
all year
Kid-friendly
No
Accessible
No

À Propos du Centre

Mantamaria Dive Center est un centre de plongée situé sur l'île de Santa Maria, l'île la plus au sud-est de l'archipel des Açores au Portugal. Bénéficiant d'un climat doux et ensoleillé, le centre propose une large gamme d'activités nautiques et de plongée. L'emplacement de Santa Maria offre d'excellentes conditions de plongée, avec une visibilité pouvant atteindre 20 à 40 mètres. Le mont sous-marin Baixa do Ambrósio est un site notable pour l'observation des raies manta et des poissons pélagiques.

Le centre propose des cours de plongée certifiés PADI, SSI et CMAS/FFESSM, notamment Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water, Enriched Air Nitrox, Snorkeling et Boat Diving. Mantamaria propose également des plongées guidées, des plongées de nuit et des services de location de matériel. La flotte comprend cinq bateaux adaptés aux expéditions de plongée comme aux excursions sur l'île.

Mantamaria Dive Center se distingue par une équipe spécialisée dans les activités maritimes, garantissant une sécurité maximale et le respect de toutes les réglementations. Le centre dispose d'un bar et propose des gonflages d'air (y compris du nitrox), offrant une expérience complète aux plongeurs dans un environnement naturel exceptionnel.

Cours Disponibles

6 cursos

Services

Guided divesBoat divesShore divesNight divesEquipment rentalAir fillsNitrox fillsTrimixeLearningPhoto service

Facilities

Compressor
Shop

Specialties

Deep🧪Nitrox📷Underwater photography🫁FreedivingWrecks🛟Rescue

Brands they work with

Bauer

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

Baixa do Ambrósio
46 m max. all levels / experienced for full depth
Reserva Natural das Formigas e Banco Dollabarat
50 m max. intermediate / experienced
Pedrinha
40 m max. all levels
Ilhéu da Vila
beginner
Baixa da Cagarra
beginner
Calçada do Gigante
beginner
Baixa de Fora
intermediate
Banco João Lopes
40 m max. experienced
Baixa da Cré
beginner
Baixa da Maia
intermediate
Gruta dos camarões
intermediate
Pedrinha da Maia
intermediate
Pinheiro
experienced
Gruta Azul
experienced
Cabeço Badejo
experienced
Naufrágio Canárias
Naufrágio Olympia
50 m max. experienced

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

Both SSI and PADI — the centre has been an SSI dive centre since 2012 and a PADI Resort Member since 2012. You can choose which agency's certification you want to work towards.

July through September is the peak window at Baixa do Ambrósio. The site is a protected marine area, so there is a maximum permitted stay of 90 minutes and a specific code of conduct to follow around the mantas.

Yes — the centre runs a Bauer B Trox Membrana compressor station that fills both Nitrox (up to 40%) and Trimix. Courses for Nitrox level 2 (40%) are listed on the SSI side of the curriculum.

About 30 miles from Santa Maria, so plan for a longer boat ride each way. The upside is that cetaceans, turtles, and seabirds are commonly spotted on the crossing. Both sites are strict no-fishing reserves.

Yes, with caveats. The manta action typically happens between 5 and 15 metres, which is manageable for less experienced divers. The deeper sections of the mount reach 46 metres and involve moderate to strong currents — those are for experienced divers only.

Yes. Santa Maria is described as the Azorean island most visited by whale sharks, and the centre runs snorkelling trips for encounters. A typical outing also encounters large tuna schools, pilot fish, turtles, and dolphins.

Open every day from 08:30 to 18:00.

Five boats, all rated for both diving operations and island circumnavigation tours.

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