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Rhea Dive

Rua João Santana, N 9, Porto Santo, Porto, PRT

Years active2007 yrsLanguagesPT · DE · ENTypical depth26 mKid-friendlyYes
Years active
2007 yrs
Languages
PTDEENES
Typical depth
26 m
Season
all year
Kid-friendly
Yes
Accessible
No

Over het Centrum

Rhea Dive, located in Porto Santo, Portugal, is a dive center certified by SSI and TDI. It offers a range of diving experiences, from Discover Scuba Diving to advanced courses like Open Water Diver and specialties, alongside Freediving and Snorkeling courses. The center features facilities including lockers, a bar, equipment rental, and air fills (nitrox), as well as offering the possibility of night diving.

For those seeking their first underwater immersion, Rhea Dive provides the Discover Scuba Diving program, ideal for beginners and children, serving as an accessible entry point to the underwater world. More experienced divers can progress through SSI and TDI certification levels, acquiring skills and knowledge to explore the ocean's riches more deeply.

The center's facilities include lockers for divers' convenience, a bar for relaxation before or after dives, and comprehensive equipment rental. They also offer air fills with nitrox, an option for certified divers wishing to extend their bottom times. The availability of night diving adds a distinct dimension to the diving experience in Porto Santo.

Rhea Dive is dedicated to providing a complete experience, from initial training to leisure activities. With a focus on safety and enjoyment, the center invites visitors to discover the underwater wonders of Porto Santo, an island renowned for its intense blue and marine life.

Beschikbare Cursussen

16 cursos

Freediving

The Rhea Dive Pool Freediving course is meticulously designed to build a robust foundation in freediving techniques within a controlled pool environment. This program focuses on the core skills and theoretical knowledge…

€280
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Open Water Diver

The Rhea Dive Open Water Diver course is your official entry into the world of recreational scuba diving, certified by SSI. This program is designed for individuals aged 10 and above, with instructors providing tailored…

€450
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Snorkeling

Rhea Dive in Porto Santo offers an accessible entry point to the underwater world with their Snorkelling initiation course. This program is designed for individuals seeking to experience marine life without the…

€40
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Mergulho para Crianças

Rhea Dive introduces children aged 8 and above to the underwater world with their dedicated 'Mergulho para Crianças' (Kids Diving) program. This introductory experience is carefully designed to be safe and fun, beginning…

€55
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Baptismo

Rhea Dive offers the SSI Try Scuba Diving program, known locally as 'Baptismo', providing an accessible entry into the underwater realm. This introductory experience is designed for individuals aged 8 and above, focusing…

€40
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Basic Diver

The SSI Basic Diver course at Rhea Dive offers a structured introduction to the underwater world, serving as an ideal precursor to the Open Water Diver certification. This program builds upon the SSI Try Scuba Diving…

€140
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Independent Diver

The Rhea Dive Independent Diver specialty course is designed for experienced divers seeking to enhance their self-sufficiency and confidence in the water. This program focuses on the unique aspects of diving without a…

€300
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Sidemount Diver

Rhea Dive offers the Sidemount Diver specialty course, a unique approach to scuba configuration that enhances freedom of movement and buoyancy control. This course introduces divers to the specialized skills required for…

€300
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Mergulho Profundo

The Wreck Diving specialty course at Rhea Dive offers an in-depth exploration of submerged vessels, equipping divers with essential knowledge and skills for safe and responsible wreck exploration. This specialized…

€200
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Ondas, Marés e Correntes

Navigate the dynamic underwater world with Rhea Dive's Waves, Tides, and Currents specialty course. This program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to safely and confidently dive in…

€170
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Flutuabilidade Perfeita

Mastering buoyancy is the cornerstone of enjoyable and safe scuba diving, and Rhea Dive's 'Flutuabilidade Perfeita' specialty course is designed to elevate your underwater control. This program focuses on achieving…

€170
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Navegação Subaquática

Master underwater navigation with Rhea Dive's Specialty course, designed to eliminate disorientation and boost your confidence during dives. This program focuses on practical skills to ensure you always know your…

€170
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React Right (Primeiros Socorros)

The React Right (First Aid) specialty course at Rhea Dive equips participants with vital life support and emergency response skills. This program is designed for anyone, not exclusively divers, aiming to be prepared for…

€150
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Stress & Rescue

The SSI Stress & Rescue specialty course offered by Rhea Dive is meticulously crafted to equip divers with the essential knowledge and practical abilities needed to anticipate, recognize, and manage dive-related stress…

€330
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Ciência do Mergulho

The Science of Diving specialty course at Rhea Dive offers a profound exploration into the physical and physiological principles that govern scuba diving. This theoretical program is designed to equip aspiring dive…

€100
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Basic Freediving

The SSI Basic Freediving course at Rhea Dive is your ideal entry into the silent world beneath the waves. This foundational program is designed for individuals aged 10 and above who are curious about exploring underwater…

€100
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Services

Guided divesBoat divesEquipment rentalAir fillsNitrox fillsServicingcenterDetail.svc_transport

Facilities

Pool
Shop
Classrooms
Compressor
Lockers
Showers
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Specialties

WrecksDeep🧪Nitrox🧒Kids🫁Freediving📷Underwater photography🛟RescueTechnical diving🎒Sidemount🧥Drysuit

Recommended dive sites

The spots this centre offers its students

Baixinha
32 m max. OWD
Ponta do Urso
15 m max. OWD
Canhões
30 m max. OWD
Pombalim
26 m max. OWD
Ilhéu de Ferro
40 m max. OWD
Baixa do Noroeste
50 m max. AOWD
Ilhéu de Fora
22 m max. OWD
Baixa do Meio
20 m max. OWD
Baixa do Cotrim
20 m max. OWD
Baixa das Bicudas
36 m max. AOWD
Cordeca
30 m max. OWD
Madeirense
33 m max. AOWD
Porto de Abrigo
20 m max. OWD
Escadinhas
34 m max. AOWD
Cabeço de Poio
28 m max. OWD
Gruta
26 m max. OWD
Pedra do Ginja
20 m max. OWD
Baixa do Max
26 m max. OWD
Âncoras
15 m max. OWD
Pedra do Sol
12 m max. OWD

Beoordelingen

Frequently asked

What people ask before booking

For Snorkelling and Try Scuba Diving (Baptismo), the minimum age is 8 years old. For the Basic Diver course and Freediving courses, the minimum age is 10 years old. For Open Water Diver and most specialty courses, the minimum age is 10 years old with some restrictions until 12 and 15 years old.

A medical questionnaire must be completed for all diving activities. For specific courses like Try Scuba Diving and above, a signed medical declaration is required. Divers with pre-existing conditions should consult a physician.

For courses marked with (*), equipment is included. This typically covers the use of necessary gear for the duration of the course. Specific inclusions for each course, such as digital materials or number of dives, are detailed in the course descriptions.

Yes, Rhea Dive offers nitrox fills up to 40%. They also offer a Nitrox specialty course. A special promotion provides complimentary nitrox fills for divers during their holidays.

Rhea Dive accesses numerous sites around Porto Santo, including rocky reefs like Baixinha (18-32m) and Canhões (18-30m), sandy areas with wrecks such as Cordeca and Madeirense (up to 33m), and deeper pinnacles like Baixa do Noroeste (50m). Most sites are suitable for Open Water Divers, with some requiring Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

Experienced divers can choose from a wide range of specialty courses, including Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Sidemount, and Stress & Rescue. They also offer guided dives to various sites, including deeper pinnacles and wrecks, with packages available for multiple dives.

How to get there

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Rua João Santana, N 9, Porto Santo, Porto, PRT


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