First Dive in Santa Maria, Cape Verde

Take your first dive in Santa Maria, Cape Verde, and explore the wonders of the Atlantic in complete safety with an experienced instructor!

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From€99
3 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 10 years-old and up

Practical information

Discover scuba diving for the very first time with a professional instructor in Santa Maria, Cape Verde!

  • 4 participants per group max.


Course of events

Please allow around 3 hours in total for this activity, including 2 dives of around 45 minutes each.

  • Transfer from your hotel/accommodation at 1.30pm.
  • Arrival at the dive centre.
  • Administrative formalities.
  • In-class theory.
  • Testing the equipment.
  • Pool diving at the Hilton Hotel.
  • Board the boat and travel to the dive site.
  • Shallow water diving.
  • Return to the dive centre and then to your hotel/accommodation.
Activity requirements

You need to be able to swim to take part in this activity.

To dive, you must not have any of the following contraindications (respiratory problems (exertional asthma), heart problems, ENT problems, lung problems, diabetes or epilepsy). If in doubt, don't hesitate to contact us or ask for medical advice.

If you have any health problems, a medical form must be presented on the day of the activity.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult. If they are not, they must show parental authorisation to take part.

Special terms

Only divers may board the boat. Accompanying persons are not allowed on board.

The transfer service is only available from the city of Santa Maria. Please be ready 5 minutes in advance for departure.

Participants who wear glasses can bring their own mask adapted to their eyesight. Alternatively, ask your optician if you would like to wear contact lenses during the activity.

Pregnant women and people with mental or physical disabilities are not allowed to take part in this activity.

Pets are not allowed on site.

Meeting point:
Transfer to/from your accommodation (located in the town of Santa Maria)
Spoken languages:English, Portuguese, French
Included
  • Certified instructor
  • Theoretical course
  • Scuba diving equipment
  • 2 dives (pool and sea)
  • Boat trip
  • Transfer to and from your hotel in Santa Maria
  • Water bottle
Excluded
  • Photos and videos
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat or cap