Haliotis - Dive Center Mindelo
Hotel Oásis Porto Grande Praça Amilcar Cabral C.P. 103 CV, Rua Argelia, Mindelo 2110, Cabo Verde, Mindelo, Nossa Senhora da Luz, PRT
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Haliotis - Dive Center Mindelo is a dive center located in Mindelo, Cape Verde. Certified by PADI and SSI, it offers a comprehensive range of courses, from Discover Scuba Diving to Instructor Development Course, including specialties like Technical Diving and Freediving. Courses for Enriched Air Nitrox and Rescue Diver are also part of their extensive offerings.
The facilities at Haliotis Mindelo include accommodation, a bar, a swimming pool, a classroom, equipment rental, and a dive shop. They provide air fills, including Nitrox. The center facilitates both boat diving and shore diving experiences, along with night diving opportunities and dolphin watching. For added convenience, airport transfers are also available to guests.
Situated on the island of São Vicente, a location boasting abundant marine life and unlimited dive spots, Haliotis Dive Center Mindelo leverages the unique geography of Cape Verde. São Vicente, with its dry tropical climate and sea water temperatures fluctuating between 20°C and 27°C, is ideal for underwater activities year-round. The center operates across two main seasons: the dry season from November to July, characterized by trade winds, and a period of low rainfall from August to October.
The center conducts its operations in English and Portuguese. Their commitment to diver education is evident in their PADI and SSI course offerings. From beginner programs like the Open Water Diver to professional levels such as Divemaster and Instructor Development Course, Haliotis Mindelo stands as a key destination for learning and underwater exploration in Cape Verde.
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9 cursosDivemaster
The PADI Divemaster course offered by Haliotis in Peniche represents the initial step into professional diving leadership. This certification is designed to transform you into a capable dive leader, equipped with the…
PADI IDC Diving Instructor Course
The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) at Haliotis in Peniche is your gateway to becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. This professional-level program is meticulously designed to elevate your dive theory…
Curso Open Water Diver
The PADI Open Water Diver course at Haliotis is your certified entry into the underwater world, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed for beginners. This foundational program, conducted by experienced PADI…
Curso Advanced Open Water
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, offered by Haliotis, is your next step to expanding your underwater exploration capabilities. Building directly on your Open Water Diver certification, this program is…
Curso Rescue Diver
The PADI Rescue Diver Course offered by Haliotis is a pivotal step for any recreational diver aiming to enhance their safety and preparedness underwater. This advanced certification focuses on preventing and managing…
Discover Scuba Diving
Embark on an introductory scuba diving adventure with the PADI Discover Scuba Diving Single Experience offered by Haliotis in Sesimbra. This program is specifically designed for individuals curious about the underwater…
Enriched Air Nitrox
The PADI Enriched Air Diver course, offered by Haliotis, is a highly sought-after specialty designed to extend your underwater exploration capabilities. This program focuses on the theoretical knowledge required to…
PADI PPB Buoyancy Control Course
Mastering buoyancy control is fundamental to safe and enjoyable diving, and the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy (PPB) specialty course, offered by Haliotis, directly addresses this critical skill. This course focuses on…
PADI Drift Diver Course
The PADI Drift Diver specialty course, offered by Haliotis, provides essential skills for safely and enjoyably navigating ocean currents. This specialty focuses on understanding how to ride currents along reefs or walls,…
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Haliotis is a PADI Career Development Centre and holds the highest PADI rating in Portugal.
Founded in 2004, Haliotis has over 21 years of experience in diving education and operations.
Their core values are safety, environmental protection, and fun, with a strong emphasis on responsible recreational diving.
Haliotis offers double and single boat dives, shore dives, and night dives, catering to various preferences and skill levels.
They have six dive centres in Peniche and Sesimbra (Portugal), Faial and Santa Maria (Azores), Madeira, and São Vicente (Cape Verde).
Their compressors can fill Air, Nitrox, Trimix, and Oxygen.
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Hotel Oásis Porto Grande Praça Amilcar Cabral C.P. 103 CV, Rua Argelia, Mindelo 2110, Cabo Verde, Mindelo, Nossa Senhora da Luz, PRT