Espírito Azul
 
Mergulho

For the lovers of the underwater world who have a scuba diving certificate, we offer a different and unique experience where the volcanic reefs, arches, underwater caves and wrecks are predominant.

For all of those that want to try a new and exciting experience, we offer the try dive experiences, that we are sure you will never forget!

We go out for diving at least twice a day (meeting hours at 9.00 and 14.00), everyday, all year round.

The wealth of the marine life attracts groupers, parrot fishes, stingrays, morenas, congers, mackerel, barracudas, manta rays, octopuses, tunas, black jacks and lots of other atlantic species.

The surface water temperature varies from 16ºC to 24ºC, with visibility of up to 40 meters.

Dive Center general conditions (Opened all year):

  • 2 certified Instructors.
  • 3 compressors.
  • 1 BWA Super Diving 7,50 Meters RIB, with Honda 200 HP, 4 Stroke.
  • 1 Cabin Boat, with Honda 200 HP, 4 Stroke, Honda 20 HP auxiliary and toillet.
  • Nitrox, Trimix and Oxygen fillings.
  • Oxigen Kits.
  • Oxygen cleaned c ylinders and regulators to rent.
  • Rebreather friendly services and storing.
  • 15 complete diving equipments for rent.
  • 3,7,10, 12 and 15 liters tanks (DIN and INT), with 1 and 2 outlets.
  • Support center with rinsing and storage area, toilets and hot water shower.
  • NITROX FOR FREE - For all the students that attend the Nitrox course with us!!
  • FREE Pick-up service from Ponta Delgada! Pick-ups will be done in the morning, and the trip back will be done in the end of the afternoon. Previous booking required.

 

Diving Prices for 2012

All dives includes :

  • Skipper and underwater guide. Both trained in Medical first aid and Oxigen supply.
  • Boat and fuel (up to 6 miles from base).
  • Activity Insurance from DAN.
  • Full tank and weight belt.
  • Oxigen and Medical first aid kits on board.

Description

Unit Price

Half day Diving (1 dive)


Full day diving (2 dives)

Three days diving (6 dives)


Five days diving (10 dives)

Work Experience Programme (2 weeks, price per day)

Supplements/Extras (Charges are to be added to daily diving rates).

Off-Shore Reefs: Formigas and Dollabarat. Full day for 2 dives. Min. 5 pax*

Off-Shore Reefs: D. João de Castro. Full day for 2 dives. Min. 5 pax*

Off-shore Reefs: Sabrinas e Mosteiros Full day for 2 dives. Min. 5 pax*

15 Liters tank

Night Dive (min. 5 divers)

Distance - More than 6 Nautical Miles from our base

Technical Dive, or Rebreather (min. 5 divers). Special trip for these activities.

Nitrox 28-40

Nitrox 40-100

Pick-up for non-divers

Private Dive Guide(required for certain ages or certifications)

Refresh dive / Scuba Review

Try Dive Experiences

Discover Scuba Diving - Sea

Discover Scuba Diving in Pool

Try Dive (Pool and Sea)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,00€

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192,00€

290,00€

35,00€

 

160,00€

190,00€

75,00€

5,00€

10,00€

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10,00€

5,00€

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5,00€

50,00€

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90,00€

50,00€

125,00€

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diving Courses 2012 - CMAS/FPAS, PADI, TDI, SDI and DAN

Courses

Unit Price

CMAS/FPAS - Manuals, dives and certifications are included in all CMAS courses.

CMAS P1 (All equipment included)

CMAS P2*

CMAS P3*

Instructor level courses (M1, M2 and Instructor specialities courses)

CMAS/FPAS Specialities

Medical First Aid Diver

Oxygen Supplier

Underwater Navigation

Search and Recovery

Rescue

CMAS Nitrox (1 dive included)

Compressors and filling stations

Night Diver *

Free Diver Level 1

Free Diver Level 2

PADI - Educational materials are not included.Certifications costs are included.

Scuba Diver (All equipment included)

Scuba Diver to Open Water Diver (All equipment included)

Open Water Diver (All equipment included)

Adventure Diver

Adventure Dive (Single dive)

Advanced Open Water Diver*

Rescue Diver*

Divemaster*

PADI Specialities - Educational materials are not included.Certifications costs are included.

Emergency First Response

Emergency First Response 1+2

EAN Enriched Diver - Nitrox (Book included)

Peak Performance Buoyancy

Project Aware

Underwater Videographer

Deep Diver

Digital Underwater Photography

Digital Underwater Photography, with camera renting

Underwater Navigator

Night Diver

TDI - Technical Diving International (Dives and tank fillings are not included)

Basic Nitrox (IVA not included)

Advanced Nitrox (IVA not included) *

Gas Blender (IVA not included)

Advanced Gas blender (Iva not included)

O2 Service Technician

Poseidon MkVI Air diluent Diver - Rebreather *

Intro to Tech

Decompression Procedures (IVA not included) *

Advanced Nitrox+Decompression Procedures (IVA not included)*

Extended Range *

Recreational courses from SDI - Prices don´t include IVA. Manuals and certifications costs are included.

SDI Open Water Scuba Diver (All equipment included)

SDI Advanced Adventure Diver *

SDI Rescue Diver *

SDI Divemaster *

SDI Solo Diver *

DAN Courses - Prices include manuals, certification and VAT.

DAN Basic Life suport Provider

First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries

Oxygen First Aid for Aquatic Emergencies

Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries

Advanced Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries

On-Site Neurological Assessment for Divers

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for Scuba Diving

DEMP (DAN Diving Emergency Management Provider)

DFR (DAN Diving First Responder)

Diving Emergency Specialist

Instructor Courses

DAN Basic Life Suport

First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries

Oxygen First Aid for Aquatic Emergencies

Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries

Advanced Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries

On-Site Neurological Assessment for Divers

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for Scuba Diving

IQC - DAN Instructor Qualification Course

DEMP (DAN Diving Emergency Management Provider)

DFR

2 or more modules - 15% discount.

 

 

 


 

 

420,00€

320,00€

500,00€

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Note:

* At least one dive will be required before starting these courses.
Extra practical sessions-45€ If there´s extra need, or because the sudent failed to show up to the class.

Equipment Rental 2012

Description

Unit Price

Empty tank for Technical Dive - 3,7,12 or 15 Liters
Fillings (For activities outside our Dive Center)

Fillings 15 liters (For activities outside our Dive Center)
BCD, Jacket
Regulator (complete set, or O2 Ready)
Wet suit
Fins
Mask and Snorkel tube
Boots
Gloves
Weight belt

Knife
Torch
Diving computer

Underwater Digital Camera

Basic Equipment, per dive:
All´s included except Computer, Knife and Torch).

Basic Equipment, per day:
All´s included except Computer, Knife and Torch).

 

 

 

 


5,00€
5,00€

7,50€

5,00€
5,00€

5,00€
2,50€
2,50€
2,00€

2,00€
2,00€

2,00€
10,00€
10,00€

25,00€

 

20,00€

30,00€

 

 

 

 



The diving equipment can only be rented for Espirito Azul´s activities .

Note 1: The presentation of the Diving Certificate is mandatory.
The Diver will also sign a responsability declaration.
Pre-payment maybe asked for.
Other programs will be possible upon negociations.
Note 2: Former Espirio Azul´s students have special discounts, on the dives, buying and renting equipment. All prices can be changed without previous notice.

Schools, Agencies and Dive Centers:
We offer special conditions to groups and trip organizers. Please contact us.


How to get to the Center



snorkeling

For the lovers of the sea, who can swim and have some adventure spirit, we can offer a snorkeling experience, where they can enjoy all the exhuberance of the underwater landscape, as well as the diversity of marine fauna and flora.

Surface water temperature ranges between 16ºC to 24ºC, with visibility up to 40 meters.

Equipment:

  • Mask
  • Snorkel tube
  • Fins and boots
  • Wetsuit, whenever necessary
  • Weight belt

General Conditions:

  • All trips begin and end at the Vila Franca harbour
  • Semi-rigid boat, with 1 skipper and 1 support diver in the water
  • Duration: 1H30 to 2H00
  • Maximum 6 pax per trip
  • The final decision to allow swimming is the Dive Center´s staff responsability.

Snorkeling Prices 2012

Description

Unit Price
Up to 4 Pax

More than 4 Pax
40,0 €

35,0 €

Note: The price includes the boat trip and equiment rental .

snorkeling

Boat rental with skipper for trips along the island
For those who would like to do something out of the beaten path, we have at their disposal the rental of boat with skipper.

Description

Unit Price

Half Day (9H00 to 13H00 or 14H00 to 18H00)
Full Day (9H00 to 18H00)

Rentings for 7 or more days

Equipment renting deposit

Boats renting deposit

300,0 €
450,0 €

 

100,0 €

250,0 €


Note: These prices DO NOT include the fuel. Fuel will be charged according to consumption .




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