The 15 Best Scuba Diving Tours in Portugal

1.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 715 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $53Our pick

Beginner scuba session in Funchal, Madeira, with PADI coaching, pool practice, and a shallow reef sea option for small groups.

“Not very confident in the water but absolutely loved this. Instructor was great and very reassuring and after your training in the pool I felt very comfortable and it was easy. Excited to try an intermediate one”

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2.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 494 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $53

Beginner scuba lesson in Funchal with pool practice, a 45-minute sea swim at up to 12 m, and a certificate.

“It was very exciting and experiential :) Theo is the best!! :))”

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3.Scuba Diving Experience in Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50.81Best value

First-time scuba training in Funchal with theory, pool practice, and a guided open-water session up to 12 meters, gear included.

“I had a great time, it was my first time scuba diving so I wasn’t sure what to expect but the instructor was very patient and very helpful with learning what we needed before heading to sea. I had an amazing experience and thoroughly recommend to anyone thinking about trying!”

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4.Diving in the Madeira Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $163.33

A small-group scuba session at Madeira Aquarium in Porto Moniz, with guided training, Cachalote natural pools, and a 6m main tank.

“My mum and I had such a great time diving with our instructor. My mum was a little nervous and he could not have been more kind. It was really great to see the aquarium up close and personal and see all the amazing fish they have there. He made the experience fun and safe even though we were completely inexperienced divers. It's really worth doing - where else in the world can you do this?”

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5.Porto Moniz: Diving with Sharks and Rays in Madeira Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $159

Scuba in Madeira Aquarium’s main tank to meet mantas, rays, and sharks, with pool practice and technical back-stage tours in a small group.

“Great guide, super nice lovely guy. A bit small tank but the experience is worth it. Big Variety of fish’s. recommend”

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6.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 161 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $162

Beginner scuba training in Albufeira, Algarve. You learn gear and safety, practice in a pool, then do one guided sea session to 12m.

“Beautiful experience, the instructors were very kind and helpful through all steps. Also they are very funny. A life experience that EVERYONE should do. love from Sara & Chiara guys❤️”

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7.Guided Scuba Diving Trip for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 131 reviews · 3 hours · from $135

Beginner scuba session in Lagos, Algarve. Small group, full gear, guided safety, and about 35 minutes underwater to meet local sea life.

“Das Team kümmert sich ganz wunderbar um einen. Wir waren nur zwei Teilnehmer und wurden vor, während und nach dem Tauchgang sehr gut betreut. Unser Tauchlehrer Nuno ist mit viel Ruhe auf uns eingegangen. Besonders den ersten Ängste konnte er mit seiner Herangehensweise entgegenwirken. Es lohnt sich sehr, wenn man das Tauchen einmal ausprobieren möchte. Eine große Portion Mut wird allerdings auch benötigt ;-) Wir sind ca 10 Meter tief getaucht und waren so lange unterwegs bis einem kalt wurde. Insgesamt eine unglaubliche Erfahrung! Tolles Team! Preis-Leistung passt vollkommen. Herzlichen Dank für das Erlebnis.”

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8.Vila Franca Do Campo: Introduction to Scuba Diving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 3 hours · from $154

First-time scuba intro in Vila Franca do Campo, Azores. Clear water, 16th-century cannon wreck, small-group gear and insurance included.

“Guides were amazing for our first ever scuba trip…made us feel completely comfortable underwater. Pointed out a variety of fish. Highly recommend. Plus on way back to marina, they provided us a brief history of the island and some landmarks. Very fun day.”

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9.Try Scuba Diving in Arrabida Marine Reserve with photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108.84

Try scuba in Arrábida Marine Reserve from Sesimbra. 3-hour SSI lesson up to 10m, small group, boat ride, and emailed photo package.

“The divers team, they were very lovely and professional, they tought us everything before the dive and afterwords”

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10.Scuba Diving Albufeira-Double Dive Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $101.59

Two guided scuba sessions from Albufeira by boat, tanks and weights included, plus hot showers and logbook help for certified divers.

“A very professional and friendly dive centre. Staff in the shop checked me in for the dive and were super friendly. Although I am an experienced diver, I dive infrequently so appreciated the very helpful instructors who gave great tips throughout. They showed me how best to use my new dive computer. The rental kit was excellent quality and in great condition too. The dive shop attached has a good range of equipment and reasonably priced too. Overall , an excellent trip and I would not hesitate to book again or to recommend.”

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11.Try Dives – Discover Scuba Diving in Albufeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $157.22

Try scuba in Albufeira with pool skills, a guided open-water session at 12m max, and SSI certification for 6 months.

“Very nice atmosphere and professional team! Amazing, exciting but safe experience that is definitely worth trying!”

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12.Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69.99

SCUBA outing in the Atlantic off São Miguel, boat trip from Vila Franca do Campo, pro guidance, and optional gear rental for certified divers.

“It had been years since I last went diving, but the dive master did a fantastic job of making me feel comfortable. He was a marine biologist, and was very knowledgeable about the fish we saw. Would highly recommend! Reminded me of how awesome scuba diving is!”

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13.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54.31

Beginner scuba course in Funchal: pool skills, then a shallow reef with Atlantic fish, PADI coaching, gear, and insurance.

“I like the activity. Trainers are very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed. It was quite deep for the first time but it worked for me.”

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14.Arrábida – Sesimbra: Eco-Friendly Beginner’s Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 4 hours · from $111

Beginner scuba experience in Arrábida Natural Park, exploring Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park with SSI-style training and eco actions.

“Simply amazing, all the instructors and staff were very nice and professional, but in for a joke aswell. 100% recommend!”

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15.Try Scuba Diving in Arrábida Marine Reserve w/photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

Try scuba in Arrábida Marine Reserve from Sesimbra, with a 30-min briefing, boat ride, photos, and SSI certification.

“Je recommande vivement cet activité Très bon rapport qualité/prix Moniteur au top ! Expérience incroyable Jolie fond marin”

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