Scuba Diving and Snorkelling in the Berlengas Nature Reserve, Peniche
Enjoy a day in the Berlengas Nature Reserve with this complete activity offering snorkelling and a first dive in Peniche!
Practical information
Join this day trip to discover scuba diving for the first time and enjoy some snorkelling in the Berlengas nature reserve in Peniche !
This excursion allows you to enjoy two experiences in a single day (from 8.30am to 3pm) and is divided into three phases:
- A brief theoretical session led by a professional before each of the experiences. The discover scuba dive also has a theoretical component and form-filling carried out via eLearning.
- Discover Scuba diving in the sea (one dive), always accompanied by an instructor underwater. Once submerged, the dive lasts approximately 25 minutes and during the dive you can reach a depth of between 6 and 12 meters.
- Between both activities, you'll take a surface interval in a spacious boats, in one of the protected bays around the archipelago. Water, fruit and a small cake will be provided but it's better to bring a food reinforcement.
- A snorkeling excursion, supervised by a member of staff who will be present on the boat for any assistance. This tour lasts approximately one hour.
- The order of the activities will be decided on the day of the activity, depending on logistical conditions. One of the activities will take place in the morning at one location and the other after the surface interval at a different location.
- At the end of the day you can take a hot shower in the changing rooms, where there will be shower gel and towels.
This activity does not require any certification or previous diving/snorkelling experience.
All participants under the age of 18 must provide written parental authorisation.
This activity lasts one day and can be carried out on defined dates or on any other date to be agreed with the participants.
People with a mental disorder or physical disability can take part in this activity as long as they have a medical authorisation. However, it's best to contact us before booking so that we can tell you, depending on the problem, if it's possible for the person to take part in the 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.
This activity is not suitable for pregnant women.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
- Unlimited access to eLearning
- Certified instructor
- Diving equipment
- 1 dive
- Snorkeling equipment
- Digital PADI participation certificate
- Water
- Fruit
- Cake
- Shower gel
- Towel
- Insurance
- Swimsuit
- Flip flops
- Sun cream
- Hat / cap
- Windbreaker jacket
- Packed lunch
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Practical information
If you enjoy water sports, you may be familiar with Peniche, a Portuguese town in the district of Leiria, ideally located just 25 minutes from Óbidos, 50 minutes from Nazaré and 1 hour from Ericeira. Popular with surfers, Peniche is also an ideal location for other activities such as scuba diving and snorkelling.
Today, we invite you to spend a day in contact with the wild and unspoilt nature of the Atlantic near Peniche, in the Berlengas Nature Reserve. Situated around the Berlengas archipelago (3 islets: Estelas, Farilhões and Berlenga), the Berlengas Nature Reserve is a real natural gem, classified as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.
It's in this exceptional setting that you'll have the chance to experience your first breaths underwater, during a first dive in the Berlengas reserve. Throughout the excursion, a professional instructor will accompany you to guide you, provide you with the necessary equipment and explain the safety rules you need to know for your first dive in Peniche. Afterwards, you'll continue the experience with 1 hour of snorkelling, again supervised by a professional. No previous experience is required for this activity, which is accessible from the age of 10, so it's an ideal opportunity to discover diving and snorkelling in Peniche for the first time.
Between the 2 activities, you'll take time to rest on a spacious boat where you'll be offered water, fruit and a small cake. You can supplement this snack with a sandwich or any other prepared meal that you will have brought yourself. At the end of the day, a hot shower awaits you at the dive centre. You'll leave satisfied after a complete experience that has allowed you to do both snorkelling and diving in Peniche's Berlengas Nature Reserve!
If you're looking for an excursion to discover snorkelling and diving in Peniche, then this day trip to the Berlengas Nature Reserve is for you!