Azoresdiving Dive Center
Azoresdiving Dive Center
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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We are located in Ponta Delgada and have easy access to all of the top diving sites in São Miguel. Our highly qualified, experienced team and our modern equipement guarantee a safe and unforgettable experience!
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
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2024
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Paola P
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Solo
Nice, professional and correct.
I booked a double dive with Açores Diving on August 18th. The diving spots were "the lobster arch" and "Dory wreck", we were 2 groups of 4 divers with 2 guides.
Both dives were shallow dives but nice and full of fish - especially the second one!
Hot tea, Coffe and cookies were waiting for us after the dives.
Unfortunately the first dive was very very short because two divers weren't able to properly descend and our guide had to stop the dive and safely secure them on the surface before we could start again with less time and air at our disposal.
Mariana (our guide) still did her best to make it a cool dive and I was also partially refunded for the lost dive.
I will be back in Sao Miguel in a few months and I will definitely contact this diving to arrange a day of diving with them!
Don't miss the chance to dive with these guys!
I booked a double dive with Açores Diving on August 18th. The diving spots were "the lobster arch" and "Dory wreck", we were 2 groups of 4 divers with 2 guides.
Both dives were shallow dives but nice and full of fish - especially the second one!
Hot tea, Coffe and cookies were waiting for us after the dives.
Unfortunately the first dive was very very short because two divers weren't able to properly descend and our guide had to stop the dive and safely secure them on the surface before we could start again with less time and air at our disposal.
Mariana (our guide) still did her best to make it a cool dive and I was also partially refunded for the lost dive.
I will be back in Sao Miguel in a few months and I will definitely contact this diving to arrange a day of diving with them!
Don't miss the chance to dive with these guys!
Written August 20, 2022
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Ole_Juhl
Skovby, Denmark57 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Great diving centre with good gear.
They are very friendly, skilled, open minded and know many great diving spots.
We used the centre in one weeks diving 2-3 dives a day.
I can highly recomend Azor diving centre and the great and their most friendly staff.
They are very friendly, skilled, open minded and know many great diving spots.
We used the centre in one weeks diving 2-3 dives a day.
I can highly recomend Azor diving centre and the great and their most friendly staff.
Written August 5, 2021
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Jessica H
87 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
My husband and I really enjoyed diving with Azores Diving. The staff is really friendly and helpful and the equipment available to rent was in great condition. They respond quickly to emails when we asked questions during the booking process and when we decided to add a third day of diving last minute they worked to accommodate us. They do all the work for you setting up gear and switching tanks between dives. They come back to the marina between each dive where they provide coffee/tea and cookies. This was great for my husband who easily gets sea sick to not have to spend the surface interval bouncing on the waves. They also only take out small groups (the most we had was 4 divers to a dive master) which we prefer.
Written October 6, 2023
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Romy S
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Couples
I had 2 fantastic dives. Especially the group size (4 divers/1 guide) made me feel safe. I really liked the pre-dive briefings, they included everything I needes to know before leaving the center to go diving. They even change tanks inbetween the two dives for you, what a service! The divesite ‚dori wreck’ is amazing! Overall I had a good time and would highly recommend!
Written August 12, 2024
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Jopy D
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Solo
As the only one with diving experience within the family, I wanted a guided dive. Without reservation I was warmly welcomed in the dive tent by a cheerful girl. That same afternoon I was able to join a group of four. The guidance was very professional with good equipment and a skilled instructor. The local captain managed to navigate us without any difficulty with the boat to the most beautiful dive sites. All in all a wonderful part of my holiday! I will definitely dive again next time with this amazing crew!
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Written July 25, 2024
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Lena E
Ponta Delgada, Portugal1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Solo
I did my SSI Open Water diving certificate here and I'm more than satisfied! The whole team was great, super nice and Andrea, my diving instructor, was also a really great person. The course had a really pleasant, relaxed and fun atmosphere. At the same time, you could ask anything you wanted and Andrea also exuded a certain level of security and you felt like you were in good hands. We were also a small group of 3 people, which made learning even more pleasant and personal.
Wish the whole team all the best and see you on the next dive!
Wish the whole team all the best and see you on the next dive!
Written September 28, 2023
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Monize
Florianopolis, SC11 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
I did my open water diving with Azores Diving and the experience was exceptional, truly incredible. Paulinho, the instructor, was super attentive and patient with his instructions, I felt very safe and I learned a lot from him. Nelinho was also very cool, always available to answer questions. Both are excellent teachers. I will definitely continue to delve deeper into the instructions with the company and I highly recommend it to everyone!
Written November 5, 2023
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Ivo
Zoetermeer, The Netherlands1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Solo
Really nice to dive with a smaller group. Maximum of 8 people, and then split up in 2 groups of 4 with a divemaster. They were very helpful, saftey first and in good spirits. After your dive they would tell you what could go better. But in general very positive minded crew, a great experience.
Written July 29, 2022
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FelixKaydot
Stuttgart, Germany4 contributions
Sep 2024 • Solo
This is a small SSI shop mostly aimed at short-term visitors. The sites I saw were fun - the Dori wreck in particular - and most of the sites are great for beginners. The guides are all very competent, put a lot of emphasize on safety and provide decent background info in the briefings. The rental equipment is in good shape too, just don't expect a lot of storage space if you bring your own stuff.
Written September 15, 2024
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Kelly G
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • Couples
We did 5 dives with Acordiving and they were professional, super nice, chilled and knowledgeable. The equipment was all good quality and well maintained. Everything you want from a dive centre.
As a company they were responsive by email (thanks Celia), our refresh with Andre was relaxed and reassuring and he was a great guide on our first two dives. In fact, all the diving instructors / guides, dive masters in training, skippers were all really helpful and friendly and happy to share their knowledge about diving in other locations as well. I would definitely dives with them again. Thanks guys! 😊
As a company they were responsive by email (thanks Celia), our refresh with Andre was relaxed and reassuring and he was a great guide on our first two dives. In fact, all the diving instructors / guides, dive masters in training, skippers were all really helpful and friendly and happy to share their knowledge about diving in other locations as well. I would definitely dives with them again. Thanks guys! 😊
Written September 19, 2024
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Здравствуйте, в апреле с женой хочу посетить Азоры и сделать несколько погружений, что можно увидеть в этот сезон, какие условия погружений?
Written January 15, 2020
Ich bin dort vor zwei Jahren im September getaucht und habe das Tauchen genossen. Es ist der Atlantik und eher ein rauhes Gewässer mit Felsfomationen. Es ist nicht so bunt wie das rote Meer, aber es sind anspruchsvolle Tauchgänge. Ich möchte selbst im April dort tauchen und stelle mich auf kaltes Wasser und teilweise Strömung ein, entsprechend nehme ich die Ausrüstung mit.
Written March 12, 2020
Hola, en abril iremos a Azores y nos gustaría saber si es posible hacer en el mismo día y lugar cercano una inmersión con open y un bautismo, ya que iremos juntos y no los dos tenemos título. Muchas gracias.
Written January 12, 2020
Man kann nur mit Titel tauchen und muss sich vorher anmelden. Ich musste drei Tage warten auf meinen Tauchgang.
Written January 13, 2020
Hello, I'm coming with a friend and we would like to do our first dive. Do you have this option? Do we need medical certificate or similar? Thanks.
Written August 20, 2019
Azoresdiving/Açordiving SSI/Mares D.C.
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Hi, no we don´t. Thanks.
Written April 13, 2019
Azoresdiving/Açordiving SSI/Mares D.C.
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Hi,
Our groups are between 6-8 divers, plus 2 dive masters and the skipper. But depending on the time of the year might be less. If you wish to get more informations or do a booking please email to acordiving@sapo.pt.
Thanks for your contact! Have a great weekend.
Written June 2, 2018
Hello,
I am coming to Sao Miguel from May 5th until May 12th. I have a level 1 but only 15 dives. Would it be possible to organize a trip and how much would it cost? Thanks
Written April 20, 2018
Azoresdiving/Açordiving SSI/Mares D.C.
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Hi!!
Thanks for you message. Surely we can assist you. Can you please email us to acordiving@sapo.pt? Then we can send you all the details and prices.
Thanks,
Carla
Written April 24, 2018
Hey there,
I am an underwater photographer and my husband is a boat captain and dive instructor. We are coming to the Island April 10th for a week. We live in Hawaii and I know it will be much colder so what mm Wetsuit do you recommend? Or are you diving in dry suits? Also is it legal to get in the water with a sperm whale if you happen to see one or any whale species to photograph? We also do a Manta night dive here, do you have something like that there? Also is the diving good in April, other than probably cold.
Thanks,
Natasha
Written February 28, 2017
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