Dive the Ocean Revival Park: Advanced Guided Tour in Portugal4.9(539 Reviews)
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Dive the Ocean Revival Park: Advanced Guided Tour in Portugal
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About this experience
Duration4h 30min
Group SizeSmall Group
Starts AtPortimao
LanguagesEnglish
Advanced Scuba Diving — Algarve, Portugal
Ocean Revival Park: Dive the World's Unique Artificial Reef of Four Portuguese Navy Warships
Two dives, four decommissioned warships, and a thriving marine ecosystem waiting below the surface of the Atlantic.
The Ocean Revival Park wreck diving experience takes advanced divers into one of the most remarkable artificial reef projects ever undertaken — four retired Portuguese Navy warships deliberately sunk off the Algarve coast to create a permanent underwater sanctuary for marine life and divers alike.
Located east of Alvor's reef structure, the four vessels rest at depths ranging from 18 to 32 meters, offering a layered diving experience that rewards both exploration and observation. The ships, each between 80 and 100 meters in length, were carefully prepared for safe penetration dives, providing advanced divers with a genuinely immersive wreck diving environment.
Departing from Portimão, the boat reaches the reserve in approximately 20 minutes. The session includes two dives on two different ships, conducted with air, with a surface interval of roughly one hour between each descent.
Tour Highlights
Dive across four decommissioned Portuguese Navy warships forming a one-of-a-kind artificial reef.
Depths range from 18 to 32 meters, with a minimum of 18 meters of water clearance above the wrecks.
Abundant marine species thrive throughout the structures, offering rich underwater biodiversity at every depth.
The vessels were specifically prepared for safe penetration diving, subject to visibility and diver experience.
Two dives on two separate ships give participants a varied perspective of the Ocean Revival Reserve.
Ships measure 80 to 100 meters in length, creating dramatic underwater landscapes to navigate and explore.
Departing from Portimão, the dive site is just a 20-minute boat ride west along the Algarve coast.
How the Experience Unfolds
1
Meet at Portimão
Gather at the meeting point in Portimão, where the dive team will brief participants and prepare equipment before boarding.
2
Boat Transfer to Ocean Revival Reserve
Navigate approximately 20 minutes west from Portimão to reach the Ocean Revival Park, situated east of Alvor's reef structure.
3
First Wreck Dive
Descend onto one of the four warships resting between 18 and 32 meters. Explore the structure and encounter the marine species that have colonised the vessel.
4
Surface Interval
Return to the surface for a rest period of approximately one hour, during which bottled water is provided and the team debriefs the first dive.
5
Second Wreck Dive
Descend onto a second, different warship to explore a distinct section of the reserve and observe additional marine habitats formed across the sunken fleet.
6
Return to Portimão
Board the boat for the short return journey to Portimão, concluding the 4h 30min experience.
What Is Included
Included
Cylinder and weights
Bottled water
Boat transfer to and from the dive site
Guided two-dive session at Ocean Revival Park
Not Included
Personal diving equipment such as wetsuit, BCD, and regulator
Underwater cameras or photography equipment
Gratuities
Travel insurance
Important Information
This experience is designed for advanced divers. Penetration of the wrecks depends on visibility conditions and each participant's level of experience, as assessed by the dive guide on the day.
Duration
4 hours and 30 minutes total, including two dives and an approximately 1-hour surface interval.
What to Bring
Towel, swimwear, a windbreaker or jacket, and a change of clothes. Protect all electronic devices including cameras and phones, as the operator cannot accept responsibility for damage.
Cancellation
Cancellation terms are provided at the time of booking. Dives may be affected or rescheduled due to adverse weather or sea conditions.
Accessibility
This tour involves open-water scuba diving at advanced depths and is not suitable for participants with limited mobility or those without advanced dive certification.
Age Range
Participants must hold a recognised advanced open water certification. Minimum age requirements follow the certification agency guidelines applicable to the dive depth.
Ready to Dive the Ocean Revival Park?
Secure your place on one of the Algarve's most distinctive advanced diving excursions and explore a piece of living maritime history beneath the Atlantic.
What certification level is required to participate? ▼
Participants must hold a recognised advanced open water scuba diving certification. The dives reach depths of up to 32 meters, which fall outside recreational beginner dive limits.
How many ships will we dive on during the session? ▼
The experience includes two dives on two different warships from the Ocean Revival fleet of four decommissioned Portuguese Navy vessels.
Is penetration diving inside the wrecks guaranteed? ▼
Wreck penetration is possible as the vessels were prepared for it, but it is subject to water visibility conditions and the dive guide's assessment of each participant's experience on the day.
What equipment is provided and what must I bring myself? ▼
Cylinders and weights are included. Personal diving equipment such as a wetsuit, BCD, and regulator should be brought by participants or arranged separately before the tour.
Where does the tour depart from? ▼
The tour departs from Portimão, Algarve. The boat journey to the Ocean Revival Reserve takes approximately 20 minutes.
Can I bring an underwater camera on the dive? ▼
You may bring underwater photography equipment at your own risk. The operator cannot accept responsibility for damage to any electronic devices, including cameras and mobile phones.
The Ocean Revival Park is located off the Algarve coast of southern Portugal, approximately 20 minutes by boat west of Portimão, near Alvor's existing reef structure. The four decommissioned Portuguese Navy warships were sunk at depths of 26 to 32 meters bathymetric, with a minimum water clearance of 18 meters, placing the site within advanced recreational and technical diving ranges. Portimão is one of the Algarve's primary marine activity hubs, situated in the Barlavento region of the Faro district, and serves as the departure point for numerous offshore experiences along this stretch of the Atlantic coast. The Ocean Revival project is internationally recognised as a pioneering example of deliberate vessel sinking for marine conservation and diving tourism, drawing advanced divers from across Europe and beyond.
