PADI Scuba Diver Course in Albufeira for Beginners

Dive into the extraordinary world beneath the ocean's surface with the PADI Scuba Diver Course in Albufeira, designed for beginners to ignite your passion for underwater exploration! Our expert instructors will guide you through comprehensive explanations, ensuring you grasp every aspect of diving safety and technique. Take a plunge into the pool, where you will refine your skills under the watchful eye of our certified PADI Instructor, mastering the art of diving with confidence.

As the adventure continues on your second day, embark on two exhilarating open water dives along the breathtaking Algarve coast. Explore vibrant reefs and ancient rock formations, encounter fascinating marine life, and experience the thrill of weightless freedom in the crystal-clear waters. With each dive, you will deepen your understanding of the underwater world, gaining invaluable hands-on experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.

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Goal of the course
Completing the course means receiving the PADI Scuba Diver certification. It is the first step to start your diving journey. During the course, you learn the fundamental scuba diving knowledge and breathing underwater. You can upgrade this qualification to the Open Water Diver with some extra training and theory.

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The PADI Scuba Diver qualifies you to:
- Dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters/40 feet
- Plan and execute dives with a certified instructor or divemaster

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Programme
- eLearning:
In advance, immerse yourself into the theory of diving through the convenient e-learning materials.
- Kick-off:
Meet us at our dive center at the booked time. There we will give you the theoretical basis of diving, find the suitable equipment for you and head next door to train in the large swimming pool. On the second day of the course, we will transfer to the port and head out to sea with our new RIB boat to let you experience your open water dives in the clear blue ocean of the Algarve. The best dive spots for you, will be chosen on the day itself, depending on the weather and water conditions.

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Course content
- 1 pool session
- 2 open water dives (dive-site in 10 to max.12 meters)

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Included services
- Certified diving instructor
- High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, mask, fins, regulator, weights, jacket)
- Scuba tank
- Logbook
- E-Learning material
- PADI PIC Certification
- Transfer between the diving center and the port

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Requirements
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Swimming ability
- Physical health
- If you wear prescription glasses, you need to be comfortable wearing contact lenses
- A medical form must be filled in

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Bring along
- Towel
- Swimming suit
- Change of dry clothes for after-diving

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Good to know
- After diving, you have to leave a minimum time frame of 24 hours between your flight
- Free parking at the dive center
- Optional underwater photos and videos +20€ per group