Introduction to Scuba Diving in Santo Antão, Cape Verde, from Porto Novo

Discover scuba diving in Cape Verde by joining this SSI Try Scuba programme in Santo Antão, a 3-hour session ideal for an introduction to this incredible sport!

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From€90
3 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 10 years-old and up

Practical information

Discover the world of scuba diving in Santo Antão from Porto Novo: you will take part in the 3-hour SSI Try Scuba programme, which includes a short theory session on the basics of scuba diving, an introductory session in the pool (around 1 hour), and a first dive from Curraletes beach (around 20 minutes immersion to a maximum depth of 5 metres).

Course of events

Please allow around 3 hours in total for your visit.

  • Welcome at the diving centre in Porto Novo
  • Administrative formalities, including a briefing on the course of the activity
  • Theoretical session on the basics of scuba diving
  • Preparation of your diving equipment
  • Practical session on the basics of scuba diving in the centre's pool (approx. 1 hour)
  • 10-minute van transfer to the boat at the port
  • Pre-dive safety briefing with one instructor per diver
  • Launch for around 20 minutes, to a maximum depth of 5 metres
  • Back to the beach with a debriefing of the activity
  • Transfer back to the dive centre, equipment storage and end of the activity (showers and toilets available at the centre)
Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity.

Special terms

This activity is not accessible to pregnant people or disabled people.

Meeting point:
Green Turtle Diving Center - Santo Antao Art Resort Porto Novo Santo Antão CV, 1310, Cape Verde
Spoken languages:English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Included
  • Instructor
  • All the scuba diving equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, buoyancy compensator, wetsuit , regulator, tank)
  • SSI Try Scuba certificate
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen