Private First Dive on the island of Faial, Azores
Discover the weightless sensations of scuba diving during this private diving experience on the island of Faial in the Azores!
Practical information
Dive from a boat into the sea of Faial, in the Azores, always guided by an instructor, for a 25-minute first dive that will take you to a depth of between 6 and 12 metres! You'll be the only participant during this activity!
Please allow a total of 3 hours on site, including 25 minutes scuba diving.
The activity consists of two phases and is organised according to your preferences with flexible timetables:
- Theoretical session using e-learning.
- A natural environment dive where you will dive from a boat in the sea, guided by an instructor (25 minutes under water).
- Learn how to prepare your equipment
- Learn to move around underwater with your own equipment
- Discover underwater breathing
- Acquire the key skills you'll use on your dives
- Have fun exploring the underwater world
All participants under the age of 18 must provide written parental authorisation.
Please note that you must bring a medical certificate from your GP dated within the last 3 months certifying that you are authorised to take part in this activity.
For this activity, 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.
- All the scuba diving equipment you need
- Certified instructor
- 1 dive
- PADI baptism certificate
- Unlimited access to the online eLearning course
- Bottled water and snacks
- Insurance
- Photos and videos
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sun cream
- Hat or cap
- Sunglasses
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Practical information
This scuba diving experience in Faial is the perfect activity for you if you want to try this sport and have never dived before! Designed to introduce you to the magical world of scuba diving in the Azores and the unique sensations that this activity provides, this private first dive offers you a rare opportunity to discover scuba diving on your own with an instructor, while enjoying great flexibility in the choice of times!
During this discovery dive on the island of Faial, you'll learn about diving equipment, basic safety rules and discover the sensation of breathing underwater. Before your first dive, you'll have an online theory session to learn the basics of scuba diving. Your instructor will then give you another briefing at the dive centre and, when you're ready, you'll leave by boat to dive in the Atlantic, always accompanied by your professional and experienced instructor. Your first dive will last around 25 minutes and will take you to a depth of between 6 and 12 metres.
The Haliotis Faial team has over 20 years' experience in scuba diving and will be able to guide you through this new experience. So don't hesitate, book your first dive in the Azores and discover scuba diving on the island of Faial, in the heart of the Atlantic!