The tropical sheltered waters that surround Sal are perfect to learn to scuba dive in. Get the basics under your belt with a swimming pool lesson from an English-speaking instructor, before taking the plunge on a confined water dive with this try scuba experience.

With waters so tempting around Sal, you're in just the place to try out scuba diving for the first time. This is the perfect opportunity if you don't quite fancy signing up for a full course, but you've always wanted to know what it's like to breathe underwater.

You'll get to grips with the equipment in a swimming pool first, and get comfortable with breathing and moving properly underwater. The, take part in a confined water dive in the pool or in the sea.

Thank you everyone involved in the experience. My boys were well informed and kept safe the whole time . The staff looked after me too whilst I waited in reception. ( excellent coffee by the way!) Book a day with Nautical, you will not be disappointed. Thanks again Autumn, Joe and Jed Farley xx

Had a fantastic time and instructor was fantastic. The only thing I didn't like was there was no option to get videos taken when booking and then to find out other members of group got videos taken as paid for this in advance, Tui should do the same as this is a once in a life time experience for some of us to then find out no pictures or videos included of dive, this is very disappointing, only reason for lower score. Get finger out Tui and offer this option or be part of the excursion.

Lady that instructed us was really nice and supportive, my husband became panicky during the dive and supported him very well.

Travelled as a solo traveller (female) really recommend this tour, very safe

Lea unsere Tauchlehrerin hat meinen Sohn (13Jahre) und mich begeistert… Danke für das unbeschreibliche Erlebnis

Why you’ll love this…

Try scuba diving for the first time
Includes swimming pool practice
Short and easy confined water dive
No course or certification required

Important to know

Minimum age is 10 years
You must be able to swim
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring a towel
Subject to weather conditions
Not suitable for guests who can't swim

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
PADI certified instructor
Equipment

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI CAPE VERDE

What people say about this experience

4.7/5

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Based on 59 reviews

Review categories

Safety

3.8/5

Service

4.2/5

Value for money

3.8/5

Staff

4.2/5

All ratings (59)

5 stars (47)

80%

4 stars (9)

15%

3 stars (3)

2 stars (0)

1 star (0)

J
Josef
Traveled with family
April 6, 2026
5
United Kingdom
Thank you everyone involved in the experience. My boys were well informed and kept safe the whole time . The staff looked after me too whilst I waited in reception. ( excellent coffee by the way!) Book a day with Nautical, you will not be disappointed. Thanks again Autumn, Joe and Jed Farley xx
M
Mike from Dundee
Solo traveler
March 26, 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
Had a fantastic time and instructor was fantastic. The only thing I didn't like was there was no option to get videos taken when booking and then to find out other members of group got videos taken as paid for this in advance, Tui should do the same as this is a once in a life time experience for some of us to then find out no pictures or videos included of dive, this is very disappointing, only reason for lower score. Get finger out Tui and offer this option or be part of the excursion.
A
Ali
Traveled as a couple
March 25, 2026
5
United Kingdom
Lady that instructed us was really nice and supportive, my husband became panicky during the dive and supported him very well.
M
Morganvanessa
Solo traveler
February 3, 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Travelled as a solo traveller (female) really recommend this tour, very safe
T
Thorsten P.
Traveled with family
April 7, 2026
5
Germany
Lea unsere Tauchlehrerin hat meinen Sohn (13Jahre) und mich begeistert… Danke für das unbeschreibliche Erlebnis
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M
Traveled with family
March 22, 2026
4.6
Netherlands