Dive the Ocean Revival Park: Advanced Guided Tour in Portugal

🤿 Scuba Diving for Advanced Divers

🌊 Overview

Scuba Diving for Advanced Divers invites certified divers to explore the unique Ocean Revival artificial reef off the Algarve coast, near Portimão and Alvor. Dive two of four decommissioned Portuguese Navy warships, now resting at 18 to 32 meters and teeming with marine life. This world class wreck site combines history, adventure, and abundant Atlantic biodiversity in one unforgettable experience.

🧭 What to Expect

Your adventure begins in Portimão, where you meet your dive team and prepare your gear before boarding the boat. After a short 20 minute navigation west, you reach the Ocean Revival Reserve, a carefully planned artificial reef created from four former Portuguese Navy warships.

You will complete two guided dives on two different wrecks, with depths ranging from about 18 to 32 meters. The ships, between 80 and 100 meters long, are prepared for penetration, although this will always depend on visibility and each diver's experience. Between dives, you will enjoy an approximately 1 hour surface interval on board, with time to rest, hydrate, and share impressions of the first descent.

Throughout the Scuba Diving for Advanced Divers experience, you can expect rich marine life, impressive steel structures, and the rare opportunity to explore a purpose built artificial reef created from real warships. After the second dive, the boat returns to Portimão, where you can rinse off, change clothes, and relive the highlights of this advanced level wreck diving experience.

⭐ Highlights

• ⚓ Explore the Scuba Diving for Advanced Divers site at the Ocean Revival Park, a unique artificial reef built from four Portuguese Navy warships.
• 🐟 Dive among an incredible abundance of marine species thriving around large wreck structures between 18 and 32 meters deep.
• 🚢 Enjoy two guided wreck dives on two different ships, each between 80 and 100 meters long and prepared for penetration, conditions permitting.
• 🌊 Experience advanced level scuba diving in Algarve with a short 20 minute boat ride from Portimão to the Ocean Revival Reserve.
• 🧪 Benefit from a well structured program with air dives and an approximately 1 hour surface interval between immersions.
• 📍 Discover one of the most distinctive advanced scuba diving in Portimão experiences, combining naval history and marine conservation.
• 🎥 Extend your experience later with a virtual tour of the Ocean Revival ships through the official project videos.

🗺️ Itinerary

• Meeting in Portimão – Check in, equipment preparation, and safety briefing for Scuba Diving for Advanced Divers.
• Boat Departure – Navigate approximately 20 minutes west from Portimão to the Ocean Revival Reserve, east of Alvor's reef structure.
• First Dive – Guided wreck dive on one of the Portuguese Navy warships, at depths between about 18 and 32 meters, exploring the artificial reef and marine life.
• Surface Interval – Around 1 hour rest on board, with time to hydrate and prepare for the second dive.
• Second Dive – Guided dive on a different warship, with the possibility of limited penetration depending on visibility and diver experience.
• Return to Portimão – Boat ride back to the harbor, end of the Scuba Diving for Advanced Divers experience after approximately 4 hours 30 minutes in total.

🎒 What’s Included

• Cylinder
• Weights
• Bottled water

❌ Exclusions

• Dive computer, wetsuit, BCD, regulator, mask, fins, and other personal dive equipment (not specified as included)
• Food or snacks
• Transfers to and from Portimão meeting point
• Personal insurance or dive insurance (not specified)

⚠️ Important Information

• Diver Level: This is an advanced experience intended for experienced and properly certified divers, due to depths between approximately 18 and 32 meters and potential wreck penetration.
• Duration: The total duration is about 4 hours 30 minutes, including boat navigation, two dives, and a surface interval of around 1 hour.
• Depth & Conditions: Wrecks lie from about 30 meters up to 18 meters depth, with a minimum water clearance of 18 meters. Penetration is only considered when visibility and diver experience allow it.
• Meeting Point: Departure is from Portimão, with a 20 minute boat ride to the Ocean Revival Reserve near Alvor.
• What To Bring: Towel, swimming wear, windbreaker or jacket, and a change of clothes are recommended.
• Electronics: Please protect all electronic goods such as cameras and telephones, as the operator cannot be responsible for them.
• Weather & Sea State: As this is an open sea activity, the schedule and feasibility may be influenced by weather and sea conditions, which are not specified in detail.

🚀 Ready To Dive Into History?

Turn your advanced certification into a true wreck adventure

Book Scuba Diving for Advanced Divers and descend into the Ocean Revival Park, where four former Portuguese Navy warships have become one of the most impressive artificial reefs in the Algarve. Secure your spot now for two unforgettable wreck dives off Portimão, combining naval history, marine life, and advanced level exploration in a single offshore adventure.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

1. Do I need to be an advanced or experienced diver for this tour?

Yes, this experience is clearly aimed at advanced or experienced divers, as the wrecks lie between about 18 and 32 meters and may involve penetration. Only divers with suitable training and comfort at these depths should join Scuba Diving for Advanced Divers.

2. How many dives are included and how long is the tour?

The tour includes two dives on two different warships within the Ocean Revival Reserve. The total duration is approximately 4 hours 30 minutes, including a surface interval of around 1 hour between dives.

3. Will I be able to penetrate the wrecks during the dives?

The ships are prepared for penetration, but this is not guaranteed. Penetration will only be considered if visibility and each diver's experience make it safe and appropriate during Scuba Diving for Advanced Divers.

4. What equipment is provided and what should I bring?

Cylinder, weights, and bottled water are included. You should bring a towel, swimming wear, a windbreaker or jacket, a change of clothes, and protect any electronic goods such as cameras and telephones.

5. Where does the boat depart from and how long is the ride to the dive site?

The boat departs from Portimão and navigates about 20 minutes west to reach the Ocean Revival Reserve, east of Alvor's reef structure. This short ride takes you directly to the warship wrecks that make the Scuba Diving for Advanced Divers experience so distinctive.