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Experience diving for people with or without experience, where we want to put the participants in contact with the species in the Madeira Aquarium, which include sharks, rays, morays and many more. With this experience, participants can contact species that may be difficult to spot at sea, in a controlled environment, and still have the chance to be observed by family / friends as they perform the activity.
Diving in the Madeira Aquarium lasts about 2h 30min.
Prices start at $160 per person for this Funchal experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meeting at the reception of the Madeira Aquarium. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in PT, EN, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 4 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Great first introduction to diving. This experience has given my trip to Madeira another dimension. The instructor is funny and sympathetic and gives a clear, professional explanation of diving. Thanks again for the fantastic experience!
Immaculate instructor! An experience I will never forget, it only gave me the desire to explore the dive activity more!
super nice instructor who gave us a lot of information about the aquarium, the animals and diving. going into the water costs some overcoming (it has 16 or 17°C) but is definitely worth it!
It's hard to put into words what a fantastic experience this is ! Full instructions given to us - first time Scuba divers. First 2 minutes are a strange sensation - getting your brain to understand that you can breathe underwater, and not have to go back up. But after that - WOW ! There are 2 x 4 foot long sharks. A 5 foot Grouper ( I think 🤔who sits on the bottom and allows you to stroke her ) and a 3 foot long Conger eel that also allows stroking and feels like velvet ! Then you swim along with shoals of other smaller fish - up and down in a huge aquarium 18 feet deep. Did I mention the big Ray ? That's quite a sight to swim near too also. I'd thoroughly recommend this activity. Are you a first time Scuba diver ? So were we. Now we aren't 1st timers and we will Scuba dive again in the future. 5 stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 without a doubt !
What an amazing experience! Our 16y son went on his own with Abilio. Abilio was very patient and gave great explanation. Took us behind the scenes of the aquarium seeying that the tide was to high and the water to rough for the tidepools. Worth every cent! Must do for people jusg getting into diving.
Booked for a family of 4 on the basis that this activity was for a maximum of 4 people. On the day we arrived on time but were advised that they were running approximately 30 late and that another person was joining the group. This added around another 45 mins to the activity which meant a lot of waiting around wet & a little cold. On a positive note the instructor was great, particularly with the kids and overall it was a fab family experience
Amazing experience & a must do in Madeira! I was nervous but Abilio was patient, kind & knowledgeable. I had an incredible time, saw all the fish up close and would recommend to anyone!
Thank you for this discovery! Thanks again to Abilio for his pedagogy and patience. Abilio is passionate about what he does and makes this moment incredible. I highly recommend
A unique and memorable experience even for an experienced diver. Me and my daughter (who has no experience of diving) was extremely well taken care of and the instructor was very professional, kind and provided a strong sense of security. This was important to me as I wanted to give my daughter a soft and secure introduction to diving. I would highly recommend this experience.
First I dived on natural pools on where I saw a lot of fishes. It was a great moment. Next, we went to the aquarium and there I were a bit anxious on diving on the middle of all fishes ... but finally it was a fantastic moment. Abilio, from Lava Diving Center, were always take care. Many thanks for this experience and I recommend this activity with him.
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