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Madeira Aquarium Dive: Encounter Sharks, Rays, Morays in Controlled Environment
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215 Ratings
Porto Moniz
Dive into the thrilling world of the Madeira Aquarium and encounter sharks, rays, and morays in a controlled environment. Perfect for both experienced divers and beginners!
Dive into the thrilling world of the Madeira Aquarium and encounter sharks, rays, and morays in a controlled environment. Perfect for both experienced divers and beginners!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- R. do Forte de São João Baptista 7A - Diving in Madeira Aquarium, here you can dive among sharks, rays and morays, always accompanied by a professional and in interaction with your companions. Diving for people with or without diving experience, provision of all equipment, baptism in the Cachalote natural pools, guided tour of the Aquarium and its technical area. Dive in the main tank 6m deep and 500000L of water.
- R. do Forte de São João Baptista 7A - Diving in Madeira Aquarium, here you can dive among sharks, rays and morays, always accompanied by a professional and in interaction with your companions. Diving for people with or without diving experience, provision of all equipment, baptism in the Cachalote natural pools, guided tour of the Aquarium and its technical area. Dive in the main tank 6m deep and 500000L of water.
What's Included
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Use of SCUBA equipment
Additional Information
Whether you’re a seasoned diver or a total novice, our diving experience provides an opportunity to interact with a variety of species at the Madeira Aquarium, including sharks, rays, and morays among others. In this controlled and safe setting, you can get close to creatures that might prove elusive in the open ocean. Even better, your loved ones can…
Whether you’re a seasoned diver or a total novice, our diving experience provides an opportunity to interact with a variety of species at the Madeira Aquarium, including sharks, rays, and morays among others. In this controlled and safe setting, you can get close to creatures that might prove elusive in the open ocean. Even better, your loved ones can watch you engage in this fascinating activity.
- Not suitable for those traveling by plane on the same day
Location
R. do Forte de São João Baptista 7A
Rua do Forte de São João Baptista
Meeting at the reception of the Madeira Aquarium
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(215 Ratings)
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A9491uvkristinb
Jan 4, 2026
great experience - super nice instructor who gave us a lot of information about the aquarium, the animals and diving. going into the water costs some overcoming (it has 16 or 17°C) but is definitely worth it!
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Kevbv7783cg
Sep 20, 2025
Experience of a lifetime - It's hard to put into words what a fantastic experience this is !
Full instructions given to us - first time Scuba divers. First 2 minutes are a strange sensation - getting your brain to understand that you can breathe underwater, and not have to go back up. But after that - WOW ! There are 2 x 4 foot long sharks. A 5 foot Grouper ( I think 🤔who sits on the bottom and allows you to stroke her ) and a 3 foot long Conger eel that also allows stroking and feels like velvet ! Then you swim along with shoals of other smaller fish - up and down in a huge aquarium 18 feet deep. Did I mention the big Ray ? That's quite a sight to swim near too also.
I'd thoroughly recommend this activity. Are you a first time Scuba diver ? So were we. Now we aren't 1st timers and we will Scuba dive again in the future. 5 stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 without a doubt !
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Rebedijk297
Aug 11, 2025
Must Do experience - What an amazing experience! Our 16y son went on his own with Abilio. Abilio was very patient and gave great explanation. Took us behind the scenes of the aquarium seeying that the tide was to high and the water to rough for the tidepools. Worth every cent! Must do for people jusg getting into diving.
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Ginao889
May 19, 2025
Don't miss out: a must see & do in Madeira! - Amazing experience & a must do in Madeira! I was nervous but Abilio was patient, kind & knowledgeable. I had an incredible time, saw all the fish up close and would recommend to anyone!
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V9323fynicolasw
Mar 8, 2025
Thanks to Abilio for this discovery - Thank you for this discovery!
Thanks again to Abilio for his pedagogy and patience.
Abilio is passionate about what he does and makes this moment incredible. I highly recommend
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Linnea_l
Jan 4, 2025
Memories for life - A unique and memorable experience even for an experienced diver. Me and my daughter (who has no experience of diving) was extremely well taken care of and the instructor was very professional, kind and provided a strong sense of security. This was important to me as I wanted to give my daughter a soft and secure introduction to diving. I would highly recommend this experience.
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Joaobraz
Dec 6, 2024
Fantastic moment in the middle of all fishes - First I dived on natural pools on where I saw a lot of fishes. It was a great moment.
Next, we went to the aquarium and there I were a bit anxious on diving on the middle of all fishes ... but finally it was a fantastic moment.
Abilio, from Lava Diving Center, were always take care. Many thanks for this experience and I recommend this activity with him.
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Elliot_s
Nov 8, 2024
Really worth doing! - My mum and I had such a great time diving with our instructor. My mum was a little nervous and he could not have been more kind. It was really great to see the aquarium up close and personal and see all the amazing fish they have there. He made the experience fun and safe even though we were completely inexperienced divers. It's really worth doing - where else in the world can you do this?
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Madalina_a
Oct 31, 2024
Amazing experience, must do! - Loved every minute of it! I'm not a good swimmer (you don't have to be) but the instructor was really patient and made us feel comfortable. The training at the beginning was very clear. You get to go into the natural pools as well as the aquarium tank. Very happy with the experience!
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Charlene_r
Jul 17, 2025
Booked for a family of 4... - Booked for a family of 4 on the basis that this activity was for a maximum of 4 people. On the day we arrived on time but were advised that they were running approximately 30 late and that another person was joining the group. This added around another 45 mins to the activity which meant a lot of waiting around wet & a little cold. On a positive note the instructor was great, particularly with the kids and overall it was a fab family experience
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