Norberto Diver
Rua Cônsul Dabney, Horta, Azores, PRT
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Norberto Diver, located in Horta, Portugal, is an SSI-certified dive center with over twenty years of experience. The center offers a wide range of aquatic activities, including coastal diving, shark diving (Blue Shark Dive), and whale and dolphin watching. It also organizes catamaran trips for sunset viewing and private boat excursions.
For divers, Norberto Diver provides courses such as the "Instructor Development Course" and "Boat Diving." Facilities include accommodation for guests, equipment rental, air fills (including nitrox), and various diving modalities like boat diving, shore diving, night diving, and guided dives. The center is distinguished by its dedication to offering unforgettable sea experiences, founded by Norberto Serpa, an expert with a long history of working with marine life and a collaborator in marine biology studies.
The Norberto Diver team comprises passionate marine professionals, including dive guides, skippers, cetacean watchers, and marine biologists. This team works to ensure every customer has the best possible experience, whether underwater or on the surface, exploring the rich biodiversity of the Azores.
Beschikbare Cursussen
7 cursosCharter Sun Set
Viaje en catamarán para ver el atardecer, con posibilidad de avistar fauna, snorkel y cena a bordo.
Princess Alice bank
Inmersión en un banco offshore a 45 millas de Faial, famoso por las mantas (Mobula tarapacana) y otros pelágicos. Profundidad de 35m.
Shark Dive
Inmersión para ver tiburones azules (Prionace glauca) en el Atlántico. La inmersión se realiza entre la superficie y los 10 metros.
Coastal Diving
Explora más de 20 puntos de inmersión alrededor de las islas de Faial y Pico, con vida marina como meros, peces ballesta y nudibranquios.
Scuba Diving Baptism
Bautismo de buceo para principiantes, con una inmersión superficial guiada por un instructor.
Whale and Dolphin Watch
Excursión para avistar ballenas y delfines en su hábitat natural, con salidas diarias de marzo a octubre.
Instructor Development Course
Curso de instructor para formar nuevos profesionales del buceo capaces de certificar alumnos.
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Yes. Both dives require a valid diving certificate, a medical exam, and a log of completed dives. A check dive in coastal waters is also mandatory before either activity — it lets the dive guides assess your experience and comfort level before heading offshore.
It's a normal coastal dive done before the shark dive or Princess Alice Bank trip. It takes place in shallower, calmer water and is used to determine diver experience and comfort. It's required for both offshore dive activities and happens on the same day or prior to the main dive.
Yes. Full equipment hire is available at 20€ per day. For the shark dive and Princess Alice Bank dives, tanks and weight belts are included in the activity price; the 20€ fee covers the rest of the gear if needed.
Both activities run from July to September. They can only be confirmed one to two days before the departure date, as they depend on weather conditions and a minimum number of participants.
Yes. Snorkeling options exist for both activities. Snorkeling at Princess Alice Bank costs 200€ by zodiac or 250€ by catamaran, all equipment included. Snorkeling with sharks costs 180€ per person, also with equipment included.
Yes. Children from 5 to 12 years are welcome at 50€ per person. The 12-meter catamaran Physeter is specifically described as suitable for families with children, with an enclosed cabin, kitchen, and toilet on board.
The catamaran Physeter is described as suitable for older people and people with disabilities. For whale watching, the activity is open regardless of age or physical status; prior notice is requested if special assistance is needed.
Zodiacs are faster and more dynamic — described as splashy and bouncy — used for half-day trips at 8:30 or 14:30. The catamaran runs full-day trips from 9:00 to 16:00, has toilet facilities and a covered cabin, and allows more time near the animals. Full-day trips cost 165€ per person; half-day adults start at 80€.