Advanced Diving with Azores Sub, Lda in Vila Franca do Campo
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
10–15 hours over multiple sessions
Fitness Level
Good physical fitness required for repeated dives and safe handling of equipment
Overview
Elevate your diving skills with Azores Sub, Lda’s tailored Advanced Open Water Diver course in Vila Franca do Campo. Dive deep, navigate wrecks, and earn internationally recognized certification in the Azores’ stunning underwater landscape.
Advanced Open Water Diver
10-15H • 10 anos ou + • Equipamento incluído
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About This Adventure
Embark on an exhilarating advanced diving course designed for adventurous spirits! Over 10-15 hours, explore five exciting modules, including Deep Diving and Wreck Diving, while mastering essential skills. Enjoy personalized training with just one participant, and receive international certification along with all necessary equipment and insurance for a worry-free experience.
Duração
10-15H
Sobre
Descrição: Curso de mergulho avançado. Ideal para quem pretende mergulhar numa grande diversidade de situações e cenários. O curso é composto por 5 módulos de desenvolvimento de conhecimentos e 5 mergulhos de aventura: Mergulho Profundo, Navegação Subaquática, Controle da Flutuabilidade, Mergulho em Naufrágio, Busca e Recuperação, etc. Poderá escolher outros mergulhos de aventura, desde que haja disponibilidade ambiental e do centro de mergulho.
Duração: 10-15H em formato Online Training. Pode ser em um fim-de-semana, ou durante a semana em horário pós laboral ou laboral. Fazemos o curso com apenas um participante sem qualquer custo adicional.
Requisitos: Mergulhador nível 2 e ter pelo menos 10 anos de idade.
Inclui: Material para o Advanced Open Water Diver, todo o equipamento necessário, seguro de actividade com Responsabilidade Civil de 20 Milhões de EUR e Certificação Internacional de Mergulho.
Adventure Tips
Complete Your Open Water Certification First
This advanced course requires prior Open Water Diver certification to ensure safety and skill readiness.
Check Weather and Sea Conditions
Atlantic Ocean conditions can change rapidly; coordinate dive schedules with Azores Sub to avoid rough seas.
Bring a Dive Computer
A personal dive computer improves safety during deep and wreck dives—some may be available, but personal devices are recommended.
Prepare for Variable Water Temperatures
Water temperatures in the Azores fluctuate; a 5mm wetsuit is typically required year-round for comfort and protection.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Azores bullhead (a rockfish unique to this region)
- Colorful schools of Mediterranean parrotfish
History
Vila Franca do Campo, the first capital of São Miguel island, has a rich maritime history linked to the fishing and whaling industries, influencing local dive site heritage.
Conservation
Azores Sub actively supports marine reserve efforts by promoting low-impact diving practices and respecting protected underwater habitats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
5mm Wetsuit
Maintains thermal protection in Atlantic waters year-round.
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Dive Computer
Monitors depth and decompression status for safer deep and wreck dives.
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Underwater Compass
Essential for mastering underwater navigation modules.
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Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)
Used during safety stops and drift dives to signal boat traffic.
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