Manta Diving
Madeira - Portugal

 

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Manta diving
Dive Centre - Characteristics

Established:
1982 (since 1997 with Stefan Maier)
Awards:
Winner 'Diving Award' Atlantic
DIN Euronorm 5 Star Service Provider
Season:
1st of March until 6th of January (10 months)
Local Airports:
Funchal (15 min)
Languages:
German, English, Portuguese
Dive sites:
House Reef 4 different spots, 5 – 35 m
Boat:
Specially built aluminium speedboat
Education:
CMAS, PADI
Classrooms:
Multimedia
Equipment:
Complete dive equipment rental, 2 high-capacity compressors, Nitrox-membrane installation
Dive Resorts:
Hotel Galosol (Ondamar) ****
Hotel Galomar ***
Hotel Alpino Atlantico ****
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Website:
Go diving with Manta Diving

 

Who we are

The only diving centre in the underwater nature reserve of Madeira. We have been based on the island of Madeira for more than 10 years. We have high standards, offer excellent service and are the first and only 5-star rated, DIN-EURO NORM certified diving centre in the Atlantic Ocean.

Since 2001, 4 time winner of the ‘Golden Dolphin' Award in the category: ‘Best Dive Centre in the Atlantic’.
Since 2005, a member of Quality Divers.
We offer education according to CMAS and PADI guidelines. Our offer includes all levels from introductory dives to professional certification of dive instructors. Furthermore, we support the Madeira Nature Park and Shark Project.

 

Where we are

The island of Madeira enchants with its lush vegetation. Flowers, fruits and spices are it's special treasures. Walks through the mountain forests in the interior of the country are an interesting change to the exploration of the lush underwater world.

Manta Diving Centre – The centre can easily be reached through the well tended resort of the Galo-Resort Hotels. An elevator takes the divers comfortably and quickly to the centre and bathing resort. In the clear deep-blue Atlantic you can already recognise the outlines of the domestic reefs.

 

What you can expect

´Why roam so far afield, when the good things are so close´. This proverb could come from Madeira. The warm ridges of the Gulf Stream (year round water temperatures of 18°-24°C) and the protected biosphere provide variety which can almost be compared to tropical waters.

Garden eels as far as the eyes can see, parrotfish, trumpetfish, pufferfish, trigger fish and black corals provide a really exotic atmosphere. Large fishes such as giant groupers, mackerels, barracudas, rays and seasonal manta-rays or a monk seal can also be observed directly at the house reef!

 

The Dive Sites

Diving at the domestic reef



Short distances and transport times are ideal for divers. Manta Diving is located centrally
on the domestic reef, rich with fishes – just jump into the water and you are surrounded
by Madeira´s underwater nature reserve.
Four different diving locations can be reached via problem free entries, for example a cave tunnel with an air bubble or the steep face of the ‘Arena’ with its large fish swarms.
Here, the varied diving locations reach to a diving depth of 34m.

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Perfect for snorkelling, ideal for beginner's training and for guided, inexperienced divers but also for professionals who want to explore the area with their own buddy.

All the further out dive-spots (Garajau, T-Reef, etc.) are within 5–20 mins of the centre by boat. Have a look at our website for more detailed information.

 

 

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The Education Learn how  to dive with Manta Diving in Madeira

We offer the complete range of courses in accordance with CMAS-Barakuda and PADI standards.

Our qualifications: Master Scuba Diver Trainer, Barakuda Course Director and Examiner, state acknowledged diving instructor, diving instructor assistant training, Special brevets, Nitrox Instructor and Examiner.

With these qualifications we can help divers of every level enjoy their stay on Madeira. Furthermore we perform holistic diving and offer biological dives.

 

 

 

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