Azul Diving Madeira Verified listing

Azul Diving Centre Madeira in Funchal is a premier SSI and PADI-certified dive school based at the Penha França Mar Hotel’s marina. They run daily boat dives—morning and afternoon sessions—to top dive spots like Garajau Marine Park and Cabo Girão, celebrated for clear waters, vibrant reefs, and abundant marine life such as tunas, groupers, morays, stingrays, seahorses, and turtles, typically at depths of 15–20 meters. They also offer wreck dives on the Corveta Afonso Cerqueira and the Pronto Wreck. For beginners, there’s a popular “Try Scuba” package that includes a pool session and a 45-minute open-water dive in a protected reef, reaching depths of about 12 meters, with all equipment and certification included.

The centre operates Monday through Saturday from 09:30 to 17:30 and is closed on Sundays. Azul Diving caters to all levels of divers—from complete beginners to advanced—offering courses such as Try Scuba, Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, Nitrox, and Divemaster/Instructor. The facility provides high-quality rental equipment from brands like Mares and Cressi, full air and nitrox fills, an on-site pool, a training room, a dive boat, and parking. Prices start at approximately $30–$39 USD for a single dive with gear and guide, with multi-dive and course packages available.

Azul Diving has earned a strong reputation for professionalism, safety, and unforgettable marine encounters. Divers frequently praise the friendly staff, well-organised trips, and stunning underwater scenery—especially at Garajau, where visibility is excellent and sightings of large groupers are common. Whether you're taking your first breath underwater or advancing your diving skills, Azul offers a warm, expert-led diving experience in the clear, sunlit waters of Madeira.