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Breathe for the first time underwater off Sesimbra and explore Professor Luíz Saldanha Marine Park with guided Try Scuba dives and a small marine‑cleanup. Practical training, local ecology lessons, and close instructor support make this a safe introduction to diving.
Breathe for the first time underwater off Sesimbra and explore Professor Luíz Saldanha Marine Park with guided Try Scuba dives and a small marine‑cleanup. Practical training, local ecology lessons, and close instructor support make this a safe introduction to diving.
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Operated by Anthia Diving Center · Sesimbra, Setúbal District
The harbor loosens its grip and the Atlantic breathes cool against your cheeks as the dive center skiffs ease away from Sesimbra pier. Below, the sea has a personality—rocky reefs that shelter curious fish and groves of algae that sway like slow traffic. The first minutes are adaptation: breathing through a regulator, trusting the weight of the wetsuit, and letting the ocean’s pulse set the pace.
moderate.
3 hours.
Moderate fitness: comfortable in open water, able to climb ladders and swim short distances; not recommended for those with serious cardiac or spinal conditions.
No—this is a Try Scuba program (SSI/Wild Sea Europe) designed for beginners; instructors cover all basic skills during the session.
Minimum age policies vary by provider; many Try Scuba programs accept children from about 8–12 years old with parental consent—confirm with the operator when booking.
Summer temperatures commonly range 18–22°C with good visibility; spring and autumn cool to 14–18°C and visibility can vary with swell and runoff.
The operator monitors conditions and will cancel for safety; the booking policy allows full refunds if cancelled at least 24 hours in advance or for bad weather.
Sesimbra is a traditional fishing town with centuries of maritime activity; modern marine protection grew from local conservation efforts and scientific surveys in the Luíz Saldanha area.
This program includes a supervised debris-collection exercise and emphasizes minimal-contact diving practices to protect fragile reef habitats.
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