Top 18 Best Beginner Diving Centers in Cape Verde (2026)
Start your diving journey with certified beginner-friendly dive centers. All centers are ranked by ScubaProof's composite Trust Score — weighted by safety (50%), staff (30%), and gear (20%).
Cape Verde Beginner Diving at a Glance
Centers Found
18
Avg Trust Score
4.83/5
Avg Max Depth
N/A
Nitrox Available
0%
Top 3 Comparison
| Dive Center | Trust Score | Safety | Reviews | Red Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★Cidade Velha Diving | 5.0 | 5.0/5 | 0 | ✓ None |
| Relax and Diving Center | 5.0 | 5.0/5 | 0 | ✓ None |
| Haliotis - Dive Center Mindelo | 5.0 | 5.0/5 | 0 | ✓ None |
All Beginner Diving Centers in Cape Verde
- 4
Sao Nicolau Diving
Avenida Assis Cadório, Tarrafal de São Nicolau, São Nicolau 3121, Cape Verde
- 5
Santa Maria Dive Center
Djadsal Moradias Green Building, Avenida dos Hoteis, Santa Maria 4111, Cape Verde
- 6
Eco Dive School Cabo Verde
Praia Antonio Sousa, C.P. 182,, Santa Maria 4111, Cape Verde
- 7
Green Turtle Diving Center
Santo Antao Art Resort Porto Novo Santo Antão CV, 1310, Cape Verde
- 8
Diving Center Riamar
Praia do Estoril, Sal Rel, Cape Verde
- 9
Apnea Boom
Praia Antonio Sousa, Santa Maria 4111, Cape Verde
- 10
Cabo Verde Diving Aquarium
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
How We Rank Beginner Diving Centers
ScubaProof aggregates Google Maps reviews and AI-extracted safety data to compute a Trust Score for each dive center. Safety rating carries 50% of the weight — because in diving, safety is non-negotiable. Centers with active red flags are penalized regardless of their review count. Our rankings are updated every 24 hours.
Read our full methodology