Discover Scuba Diving in Sal
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Sal, Cape Verde
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This is your chance to learn how to scuba dive in Santa Maria. PADI-certified instructors will provide scuba gear—mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, wetsuit buoyancy control device, dive gauges, and tank—and explain the basic rules of diving. You'll start in the classroom before getting in a pool to get familiar with the equipment. When you're ready, your guide will take you out on the Atlantic for an underwater experience.
- Beginners ages 10 and up are welcome on this Santa Maria scuba dive experience
- All equipment and training are included
- A small group ensures you'll get the instruction you need to make a dive
- Convenient and complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.8:30 am
What To Expect
1
Cabo Verde Diving
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum 10 years old.
- Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 222 reviews
Diving prep and the experience was just world-class... instructor was clear, patient, encouraging without being patronising... it was organised to perfection, it was just a wonderful, calm, imformative day from beginning to end, the dive was incredible, the instructors were calm, reassuring and allowed us to enjoy and appreciate every second under water... what a life experience, carefully choreographed and facilitated by this fantastic group of professionals.
If you're thinking about scuba diving in Santa Maria stop thinking and just go — especially if you’re lucky enough to dive with Santi as your guide.
From the moment we met him, Santi set the tone for the whole experience: calm, funny, and completely in control. He instantly put the group at ease, even for the more nervous divers. His pre-dive briefing somehow managed to be both reassuring and hilarious — covering everything we needed to know while making us laugh the whole way through.
Underwater, Santi was just as impressive. He kept a close eye on everyone without making us feel micromanaged, letting us enjoy the shipwreck while making sure we always felt safe. The dive itself was incredible — crystal-clear water, and an explosion of marine life.
By the time we resurfaced, it felt less like a guided tour and more like an adventure with a friend who just happened to be a dive expert.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Santi made such a positive impact on your dive experience — calm, funny, and professional is exactly the vibe we aim for. It’s great to know you felt safe and at ease throughout the dive, and that you enjoyed the shipwreck and vibrant marine life.
We agree — diving with a guide who feels like a friend truly makes the adventure unforgettable! We hope to welcome you back soon for many more amazing dives. 🌊🤿🐠
Great professionalism and extreme kindness of the teams. They really take the time to explain.
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Response from Host, Feb 2026
Merci beaucoup pour votre message qui nous touche sincèrement 🙏
Le professionnalisme et la bienveillance sont des valeurs essentielles pour notre équipe, et nous sommes ravis que vous ayez ressenti l’attention que nous accordons à chaque explication et à chaque détail.
Prendre le temps d’expliquer et d’accompagner nos clients fait partie de notre engagement pour que chacun profite pleinement de son expérience en toute confiance.
Au plaisir de vous retrouver très bientôt pour une nouvelle aventure sous-marine 🌊🐠
Super expérience je recommande vivement.
Le matin briefing et baptême de plongée en mer, et l’après midi sortie en bateau avec plongée à 12 m, il faut donc prévoir la journée
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