The Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park is a protected area stretching 38 km from Praia da Foz (Meco) to Praia da Figueirinha, at the entrance of the Sado River estuary (Setúbal). Part of the Arrábida Natural Park, it is home to around 2000 species, making it a unique spot for biodiversity protection. Perfect for activities like diving and snorkeling, this experience is led by our marine biologist and diving instructor, Catarina.
📍Location: Sesimbra Harbor (next to Clube Naval de Sesimbra)
🚗 Parking: Free on-site
📅 Schedule: Every day of the week, all year round
🕗 Timing: Morning and afternoon slots available by arrangement, usually starting at 9:00 AM.
Try-Dive (Diving First Experience):
🚤 Boat Trip
🛡️ Participant Insurance
🙋 Diving guide knowledgeable about the species and the site
🧭 Constant Monitoring and Support from Our Team
🥽 All Necessary Equipment
First diving experience always accompanied by a diving professional with experience in the surroundings and in diving teaching. The calm and clean waters provide a perfect environment to introduce yourself to this sport.
Both of our vessels meet all safety requirements and equipment to carry out maritime-tourism activities. They are comfortable and safe. Slow enough for you to enjoy the observation and fast enough to be able to reach more sighting spots and luckily different species. We have plenty to look for!
Looking for a custom experience for your family, friends or team? We offer private boats for all our experiences and tours including private dolphin and whale watching tours, diving or snorkeling tours. Whether it's teambuilding or corporate events, a birthday or bachelor party, a special celebration with your loved one or family — reach out to geral@daydreamexperience.com to start planning.
👶 Age Requirement: The minimum age is 10 years old for diving and 8 years old for snorkeling.
📸Sightings: The dive sites are chosen by the instructor, taking into account weather and sea conditions, the student/diver's abilities, and their certification. All of our dives take place in sheltered and picturesque locations in the Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park. Enjoy the trip to discover both the surface and what lies beneath it. The most famous spots are Baía da Armação, Batelão, Pedra do Leão, Ponta da Passagem, and the famous wreck of the cargo ship River Gurara.
🐋Wildlife: During this tour, it's possible to spot birds such as cormorants, herons and swallows. Seabreams, seabass, mackerels, conger eels, moray eels, rays and groupers are just a few examples of the various species of fish you can find. Some species of cephalopod mollusks, such as cuttlefish, squid, and octopus, are also included. A wide variety of algae and seagrass beds fill the seabed and serve as a nursery and shelter for all these species.
Each diving spot is rich and has its own characteristics, whether in terms of the abundance of a particular species or the type of seabed. The biodiversity present in our waters will surprise you.
For sightings of marine mammals and cetaceans, there is a separate tour dedicated to observing them.
Clothing: Weather on the water can be unpredictable—bring comfortable shoes, a warm outer layer, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. In the summer, you can bring cooler clothes and swimwear, as there is the possibility of a swim.
Food & Drinks: Feel free to bring your own food and water. We recommend a reusable bottle of water to minimize the risk of water pollution.
All our tours are subject to change due to sea and weather conditions. If the necessary safety conditions are not met, the tour will be rebooked or cancelled. If this happens, you will be informed in the 24 hours prior to the activity where we will talk to you to try to find a solution and reschedule. The activity may also be canceled on the same day, in case of fog or unexpected adverse weather conditions. If you are unable to reschedule, you will be given a full refund of the activity.
For details on cancellations, refunds, and other important information, check our Terms & Conditions.