Discover Scuba Diving Program for Beginners

Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde



Try scuba diving with a program for beginners. Learn basic scuba skills and take your first breaths underwater. Dive in open water with an instructor even if you don’t have a certification.

Discover Scuba Diving in Cape Verde for Beginners

This beginner-friendly scuba diving program is located in Cape Verde, ideal for those wanting to try scuba diving before committing to certification.

Highlights

  • Discover the underwater world with a beginner scuba diving program
  • Learn to use scuba gear and hand signs to communicate with your guide
  • Practice basic scuba skills in shallow water before open water diving
  • Take your first breaths underwater and experience scuba diving firsthand
  • Decide if you want to pursue scuba diving certification

Description

The Discover Scuba Diving program offers a quick introduction to scuba diving without the need for certification. You'll meet your instructor, learn how to use scuba gear, and practice hand signals for underwater communication.

The experience begins with a brief theory lesson followed by practicing basic skills in shallow water. Then, guided by your instructor, you'll dive in open water to apply what you've learned and take your first breaths underwater.

Includes

  • Brief theory lesson
  • Skills practice in shallow water
  • Guided open water dive
  • All necessary scuba gear

Excludes

  • Scuba diving certification
  • Transfers from hotels

Transfer pricing varies by hotel location:

  • From Riu Karamboa, Palace, Horizon, Bravo: €10 one way
  • From Touareg: €50 round trip
  • From Sal Rei city: €4

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, book in advance and bring sunscreen, swimwear, and a towel. Morning sessions are recommended for calmer seas and better visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a beginner-friendly scuba diving experience in Cape Verde designed to introduce newcomers to scuba skills and underwater breathing without requiring certification.
Anyone in good health who meets the minimum age requirement can join, making it ideal for first-time divers in Cape Verde.
The program occurs in shallow, controlled waters around Cape Verde to ensure a safe and easy introduction to scuba diving.
Sessions typically last a few hours, including training, practice in shallow water, and a brief open water dive; check the website for current durations.
No prior scuba diving experience is needed to participate in the Discover Scuba Diving program in Cape Verde.
You will use standard scuba gear including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device, and tank, all provided by the operator in Cape Verde.
Yes, this program helps you decide if you want to pursue full scuba certification in Cape Verde or elsewhere.
Yes, the program includes safety briefings, supervised practice in shallow water, and use of hand signals to communicate underwater in Cape Verde.
Basic swimming ability or comfort in water is recommended to participate safely in the Cape Verde Discover Scuba Diving experience.
The best time is during Cape Verde's dry season when water conditions are calm, but check the website for current availability and weather updates.

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