Atalaia Diving Center
Hotel Royal Orchid, Travessa Vista da Praia, 9125-039 Caniço de Baixo, Portugal, Caniço de Baixo, Santa Cruz, PRT
Sobre o Centro
Atalaia Diving Center, located in Caniço de Baixo, PRT, is an SSI-certified dive center. They offer a comprehensive range of courses, including Advanced Open Water, Freediving, Snorkeling, and Boat Diving. Their facilities include lockers, accommodation, equipment rental, a dive shop, air fills (nitrox), boat diving, and night diving.
The center stands out for its diversity of water activities beyond traditional diving. Guests can enjoy snorkeling trips, kayaking, SUP (Stand Up Paddle), and cetacean watching, providing a complete experience of Madeira's marine environment. The proximity to exciting dive sites and the opportunity to explore local marine life are significant draws.
Atalaia Diving Center places a strong emphasis on safety and providing an accessible diving experience. Their team speaks multiple languages, including Spanish (es), English (en), French (fr), German (de), Italian (it), Portuguese (pt), Russian (ru), Ukrainian (uk), and Catalan (ca), ensuring fluid communication with an international clientele. The availability of accommodation and full equipment rental facilitates travel planning for divers of all levels.
Cursos Disponíveis
7 cursosOpen Water Diver
**Open Water Diver** certification at **Atalaia Diving Center** in Madeira offers a comprehensive introduction to scuba diving, aligning with rigorous international standards set by agencies like PADI and SSI. This…
Diver Stress & Rescue
Elevate your diving capabilities with the PADI Rescue Diver course at Atalaia Diving Center. This technically focused certification is designed to equip you with essential accident prevention and management skills,…
Nitrox
The Enriched Air Nitrox specialty course at Atalaia Diving Center equips you with the essential knowledge and skills for planning and executing dives using enriched air nitrox. This certification is highly recommended…
Curso Advanced Open Water
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course at Atalaia Diving Center is designed to expand your underwater capabilities beyond the foundational Open Water Diver certification. This program involves five PADI Adventure…
Try Diving
The Try Diving program at Atalaia Diving Center offers a unique opportunity for beginners to experience the underwater world for the first time. This introductory session is meticulously designed to provide essential…
SSI Specialty 2 dives
Atalaia Diving Center offers SSI Specialty courses, a fantastic opportunity to elevate your diving skills and knowledge in specific areas of interest. These specialized programs are structured around two dives, providing…
SSI Science of Diving
The SSI Science of Diving specialty course offered by Atalaia Diving Center provides an in-depth exploration of the scientific principles fundamental to scuba diving. This program is meticulously designed for divers…
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What people ask before booking
The dive center is open Monday to Saturday, from 09:00 to 17:00. It is closed on December 25th and January 1st.
The package includes the dives, equipment, and a dive guide. The price is 125€.
Yes, a medical certificate for diving fitness examination (DFE) is legally required and must be presented at the dive shop before starting any course or dives.
The nearest decompression chamber is a 12-person HAUX chamber located 10 km away at the hospital in Funchal, offering 24-hour emergency service.
Yes, rental equipment is available, including ABC (mask, fins & snorkel), jacket, regulator, suit, and dive computer. A package price for all equipment is available.
At the moment, Atalaia Diving Center does not have a dedicated freediving instructor. However, certified freedivers can rent equipment and participate in boat trips, provided they come with a certified buddy.
How to get there
Hotel Royal Orchid, Travessa Vista da Praia, 9125-039 Caniço de Baixo, Portugal, Caniço de Baixo, Santa Cruz, PRT