This zone is a paradise for underwater photography and includes many different dive sites. Marine life is abundant and divers may find tunas, stingrays, large groupers, moray and barracuda, parrotfish and trumpet fish among others.

In 2022 the National reserve hosted the European Championship of Underwater photography.

The average depth is 15-20 m.

8:45 am check-in, 9 am departure for 2 dives in The National Marine Reserve with a nice surface interval between dives.
Gear rental and extras are available directly at the shop.
Tanks, Weights are included.
Trip returns around 1 pm
Trip departs from our shop in Funchal at 9 AM

Our favourite dive sites:

T-Reef
Cape Garajau
Pinaculo
Baia dos Porcos
Garajau Drift
Sardine Plateau
Arena
Blue Hole

Are you looking for a Multi-day diving booking or an afternoon?

If you would like to book more than 2 days please look at the package options.

If interested in booking an afternoon 3 PM trip, we go out every day. You will be able to book an afternoon trip on another booking.

Cruise Ship Passengers:

We cater for cruise ship passengers as we are conveniently located at Marina Funchal which is just a few minutes away.