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Season Challenge is an Azorean company based in Ponta Delgada marina which provides sea and land activities and is also a PADI 5* Dive Resort, PADI TecRec Dive Center and DDI Dive Center providingPADI Diving Courses from beginner to professional and the best diving spots in Azores.
Dive center staff offers professional and personalized services and considers safety the number one priority during the dive. Diving center has a Pure Air Certified Filling Station by BAUER, ensuring that customers receive pure breathing air, meeting the highest standards for safe diving. |
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
274 reviews
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Membership
 PADI 5* Dive Resort, PADI TecRec CenterDDIAffiliation
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Languages
English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
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Transfer
From recommended hotels: Free
From airport: Free
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Nitrox
Surcharge
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Diving types
Boat Diving, Shore Diving
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| Location | Season Challenge Azores Diving Center is located in the Marina Pêro de Teive, Aª Dr. João Bosco Mota Amaral,Kiosk C e D - 9500-771 Ponta Delgada, Sâo Miguel Island, Azores, just 5 min walk from Ponta Delgada center and 10 min car drive from the airport. |
| Instructors & Dive masters |
Each and every one of team members represent the spirit of company.
Their vast and diverse experience produce not just an effective workforce, but a well-rounded, talented and complementary team. Daniel Borges, Executive Director - Diving Certifications, Divemaster, Nautical Certifications, Skipper License nº 174391 Alexandre Rodrigues instructor Nº 969188, Operations Manager, Diving Certifications - PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Nº 971053, DSAT Tec Deep Instr...Continue reading |
| Number of Dive Guides | 8 |
| Non-diving activities | City Walk Guided Tour through the historic center, Hiking Guided Tours in São Miguel Island, Sightseeing Guided Van Tours Around São Miguel Island, Gastronomic Tour Delights of São Miguel (Lunch & Dinner included), Sensorial Tour Spa Experiences & Hydrothermal Pools Light Meal include. |
| Infrastructure | Bar, Classrooms, Coffee bar, Equipment shop, Lounge, Parking, Pool, Shower, Storage room, WC, Wi-Fi |
| PHYSICALlY DISABLED DIVERS | The Season Challenge is a Disabled Divers International (DDI) Diving Center, regularly promoting diving activities for people with special needs. |
| Equipment Description | Season Challenge is a "Cressi Diving Center" with modern equipment which is prepared for all the diving seasons in Azores.
The equipment is regularly maintained according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Cressi is an Italian brand and one of the oldest diving equipment brands in the market. In 1938, Cressi began manufacturing reliable diving equipment and since then, it always kept up with the constant evolution of diving gear in order to make diving a more com...Continue reading |
| Distance to nearest Deco Chamber | 5 km |
| Transport |
After some research and through personal experience, dive center is concluded that, semi-rigid boats are one of the most suitable type of boats to use during diving activities.
Therefore, Season Challenge has two semi-rigid boats equipped with GPS, depth sonar, VHF and radar in order to fulfill the needs and safety of customers. The largest vessel, “Challenge” (SACS 33 Model), is 10 meters long (33 ft), and has two Suzuki 250hp engines. With a maximum capacity of 16 ...Continue reading |
| Number of boats | 2 |
| Check-in time | 8:30 am, 13.30 am for morning dives, 14.30 pm for afternoon dives, 7 pm for night dives |
| Seasonality | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS | Certification Card, Name in accordance with passport, Passport, International diving licence |
| Accepted Payment Methods |
Non-cards Methods: PayPal, Cash, Other |
| Transfers |
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| Nitrox | No |
| Transfer from recommended hotels | Free |
