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WRECK CORVETA AFONSO CERQUEIRA - Single dive in Portugal, Funchal

R. Cónego Jerónimo Dias Leite, 9000-052 Funchal, Portugal

One of the best wreck dive of the Atlantic!

Cancellation policy

Review the supplier policy below before booking.

Duration 2h 30m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Italian, French, Spanish

Group size

1–10 travelers

Full description

The Corveta Afonso Cerqueira was a warship of the Portuguese Navy and was sunk on 4 September 2018 south of Cabo Girão off the island of Madeira. The ship, declared a national park soon after the sinking, forms an artificial barrier home to various marine animals.


The Corvette is 85 meters long and is still in excellent condition and was sunk for scuba diving; for this reason, it is possible not only to visit the external part of the wreck (where most of the marine life is found) but also the internal part including the engine rooms, the bridge, the bar and many other areas.


The wreck hosted the European Underwater Photography Championship in 2022 and is considered one of the best wrecks in the Atlantic.

  • The average depth is 15-20 m.
  • Gear rental and extras are available directly at the shop. 
  • Tanks and weights are included.  
  • The trip departs from our shop in Funchal
  • The meeting is 15 minutes before the scheduled trip


Are you looking for a Multi-day diving booking or a 2 tank dive trip? 

If you would like to book more than 2 days please look at the package options. 

If interested in booking a 2 tanks dive trip at 8:30 AM trip, we go out every other day. You will be able to book this trip on another booking.


Cruise Ship Passengers:

We cateeffectively cater to cruise ship passengers as we are conveniently located at  Marina Funchal, just a few minutes away.


What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • 1 boat dive trip at the AFONSO CERQUEIRA WRECK;
  • 12-litre AIR bottle filled to 200 bar;
  • Dive computer (mandatory)
  • Belt and weight system
  • Dive guide (max ratio 6:1);

Not included

  • Rental equipment if needed
  • Marine reserve fee: 5€

Important information

Meeting point

R. Cónego Jerónimo Dias Leite, 9000-052 Funchal, Portugal

Don’t forget

Prerequisites: Open Water diver certification or equivalent and 6 minimum dives logged.If you haven't been diving during the last 12 months you will need to book a refresher dive. Remember your diving certification (Digital or physical) 

Cancellation policy

Standard policy

Your host

VE

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With GetExperience since 2026

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