Green Turtle Diving Center
Travessa Padre Adriano, Santo Antão, MEX
Informazioni sul Centro
Il Green Turtle Diving Center, situato a Santo Antão, Capo Verde, offre un'esperienza di immersione eccezionale dal 2014. Sotto una nuova immagine e un nuovo nome, ispirato dall'importanza delle tartarughe per l'arcipelago capoverdiano e dalla loro nidificazione a Santo Antão, il centro è dedicato a mostrare i migliori siti di immersione della regione. Sono affiliati con SSI e TDI, garantendo standard di alta qualità nella formazione subacquea.
Il centro offre una gamma di corsi, tra cui Advanced Open Water e Instructor Development Course, insieme a specializzazioni come Boat Diving. Forniscono strutture complete per i subacquei, tra cui docce, armadietti, un bar e noleggio attrezzature. Le loro comodità includono alloggio in loco e la possibilità di escursioni subacquee in barca, completate da ricariche d'aria nitrox e servizi di trasferimento aeroportuale.
Operando dal Santo Antao Art Resort a Porto Novo, il Green Turtle Diving Center è orgoglioso della sua presenza su un'isola rinomata per la sua bellezza naturale e le sue opportunità di immersione. Il personale parla fluentemente inglese, francese e portoghese, rendendolo accessibile a una clientela internazionale diversificata. Le tartarughe, come simbolo di Capo Verde, ispirano anche il logo del centro, riflettendo il loro impegno per la conservazione marina.
Corsi Disponibili
5 cursosAdvanced Open Water
Curso avanzado de buceo que amplía las habilidades del buceador con inmersiones de especialidad incluyendo profundidad y navegación.
Open Water Diver
The SSI Open Water Diver certification is your passport to exploring the underwater world independently, and Green Turtle Diving Center in Santo Antão offers a comprehensive pathway to achieve this. This foundational course meticulously blends theoretical knowledge with essential practical skills, ensuring you develop into a safe and confident diver. You will gain a solid understanding of dive planning, equipment configuration, underwater communication techniques, and critical safety procedures. The curriculum is designed to build your competence progressively. Training begins with classroom sessions and confined water dives, conducted in a controlled environment to master fundamental skills such as mask clearing, regulator recovery, and buoyancy control. Instructors provide attentive guidance, fostering a comfortable learning atmosphere. Following successful completion of these initial skills, you will embark on four open water dives. These dives are conducted at various sites around Santo Antão, allowing you to apply your new abilities in real diving conditions and experience the vibrant marine life of Cape Verde. Green Turtle Diving Center prioritizes a relaxed and secure training environment, adapting the program to your learning objectives. This certification qualifies you to dive with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet), opening up a world of possibilities for future global diving adventures. The clear waters of Cape Verde provide an excellent setting for these initial explorations, offering a glimpse into the diverse underwater ecosystems. This SSI Open Water Diver course at Green Turtle Diving Center is structured to provide a thorough and enjoyable learning experience. The focus is on ensuring you acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to dive responsibly. By completing this course, you are equipped to begin your journey into the vast underwater realms and discover the beauty that lies beneath the surface, with the support of experienced professionals dedicated to your diving education.
Specialty Courses
Green Turtle Diving Center provides a comprehensive range of SSI Specialty Courses, meticulously designed to elevate your diving expertise. These programs allow you to focus on specific areas of interest, transforming your diving education to align with your personal aspirations. Whether your passion lies in capturing the underwater world through photography or mastering the techniques for deeper dives, these specialties offer a structured path to advanced proficiency. Each course is tailored to impart the necessary skills and understanding for specialized diving activities, ensuring you gain practical knowledge and confidence under the guidance of qualified professionals. The center emphasizes a relaxed yet secure learning environment, adapting the training to meet your individual objectives and enhance your overall diving journey. These specialty courses are an exceptional avenue for divers seeking to refine their abilities and broaden their underwater horizons. They are particularly beneficial for those looking to delve deeper into specific niches, such as mastering underwater photography to document the vibrant marine life found in Cape Verde. By successfully completing these programs, you not only acquire valuable new skills but also significantly advance your diving progression. This opens up a wider array of exploration and adventure opportunities across diverse aquatic environments, making each dive a more rewarding experience. The training is conducted by attentive professionals dedicated to providing complete instruction adapted to your goals. The curriculum is delivered by highly competent and attentive professionals within a pleasant, relaxed, and secure atmosphere. Green Turtle Diving Center is committed to offering complete training that is adapted to your specific objectives. This ensures that you gain practical expertise and build confidence in your chosen specialty. The SSI certification you receive upon completion signifies a recognized level of skill and knowledge in your specialized area. This makes the courses an excellent way to improve your diving abilities and gain new perspectives on the underwater world. By engaging in these specialty courses, you are investing in your development as a diver. You gain the confidence and competence to explore more challenging dives or pursue specific underwater activities with greater ease. This progression is key to unlocking new adventures and experiencing the full spectrum of what recreational diving has to offer. The skills learned are directly applicable to future dives, enhancing both safety and enjoyment in various marine settings.
Instructor Development Course
Curso de instructor para formar nuevos profesionales del buceo capaces de certificar alumnos.
Discover Scuba Diving
Embark on your underwater adventure with the Discover Scuba Diving program at Green Turtle Diving Center. This introductory experience is designed for absolute beginners curious about the marine world, offering a safe and supervised first taste of scuba diving. Under the direct guidance of a qualified SSI instructor, you will learn fundamental diving skills in a controlled environment, typically in shallow, calm waters. The primary aim is to ensure you feel comfortable and confident breathing underwater and exploring the vibrant aquatic life that Santo Antão, Cape Verde, has to offer. During this session, you'll be introduced to essential scuba equipment and learn how to use it effectively. Your SSI instructor will meticulously guide you through basic skills, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable learning process. This initial dive is crafted as an exciting exploration, not a certification course, allowing you to experience the unique sensation of weightlessness and witness the beauty of the underwater realm without commitment. The focus remains on safety, fun, and a genuine introduction to the ocean's wonders. Participants in this program will have the opportunity to explore shallow reef areas, getting up close with the colorful fish and intricate coral formations characteristic of Cape Verde. This is a chance to witness firsthand the incredible biodiversity that makes this region a special diving destination. The experience is tailored to be memorable and inspiring, potentially sparking a lifelong passion for scuba diving. The program is ideal for anyone wanting to try diving before committing to a full certification. Green Turtle Diving Center conducts this introductory dive in a relaxed and secure atmosphere, ensuring every participant has a positive and memorable experience. It's an opportunity to create lasting memories and discover a new perspective on the ocean's vastness. The center prides itself on providing a welcoming environment for newcomers to the sport, making your first dive an accessible and thrilling event. You'll gain a firsthand appreciation for the underwater environment and the importance of marine conservation.
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The center operates from February 28th to December 9th each year.
Visitors have the chance to see Manta Rays, Whale Sharks, and Nurse Sharks. The waters are also rich with a huge diversity and quantity of fish, creating an aquarium-like experience.
Green Turtle Diving Center offers all SSI training courses, from introductory Discover Scuba Diving to becoming a certified diver, and even instructor training.
The dive sites include reef walls like 'Wish You Were Here', drop-offs such as 'Praia do Vulcão' and 'Pared Bitxon', rocky areas like 'Ponta Tubarão', a harbor site 'Find Wally' for night dives, a cavern called 'Atlantis Palace', and a small wreck named 'Vapor'.
Yes, equipment rental is available. It is recommended to schedule your rental in advance to secure your spot.
The dive center is located inside the Santoantao Art Resort hotel in Porto Novo, Santo Antão, Cape Verde.