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The Hotel Pestana Carlton Madeira is a luxury resort offering each guest an unforgettable stay. The dive centre is situated close by and onsite there are multiple restaurants, spacious rooms, and indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

Looking out onto the Atlantic Ocean the Hotel Pestana Carlton Madeira is a premium resort a stroll away from Funchal’s city centre. The resort features two large outdoor saltwater pools, one of which is dedicated to families, plus direct access to the ocean. The two indoor heated pools have comfy sun loungers, allowing guests to enjoy a dip all year-round while still enjoying in break-taking sea views.  

There are a variety of room options. Classic City View and Pool View are complete with balcony and can be configured for twin or double occupancy. Superior and suite rooms have a larger footprints and sofa beds available for families. All rooms are equipped with mini bar, safe, TV, air conditioning and free WiFi.   

There are plenty of dining options onsite, breakfast buffet is served daily at the Restaurente Arcos, where dinner is also available. The Garden Pool Restaurant & Bar serves light meals, juices and snacks throughout the day. The Taverna Grill offers unique flavours and regional products, while The Pub is home to more familiar dishes. The hotel has plenty to keep guests occupied with the games room, mini-golf course, spa, and fitness centre.  

Cipreia Dive Club

The Capreia Dive Club is onsite at the VidaMar Hotel Resort, on the ocean front. Divers can use hotel facilities such as hot showers and changing room. The dive centre has a semi-rigid boat complete with side ladder, with a capacity of 14 divers. Each morning the RIB will whisk divers to close by sites, usually only 10-30 minutes, with the surface interval spent at sea before the second dive.  

A complete range of equipment is available for hire, and nitrox is available at additional cost. The centre is both PADI and SSI affiliated and can conduct a full range course from bubblemaker for children and learning to dive, to more advanced dive courses and technical diving. For entry level courses the saltwater infinity pool at the VidaMar Hotel Resort Madeira is used for a safe and controlled learning environment.  

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Key info

  • Ideal for:
    • Families
  • Diving suitable for:
    • Beginner
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
  • Dive boat: RIB

Dive trips

This accommodation is featured in the following itinerary:

Dive Madeira

Scuba dive Madeira, a small volcanic island with a temperate climate and a unique natural heritage. Divers of all abilities can enjoy the incredible seascapes and diversity of life in the Garajau Marine Park. Find Out More about Dive Madeira

  • Duration inc. flights: 8 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £1,575 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea
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Madeira Island

Madeira Island

The subtropical island of Madeira welcomes visitors all year. The capital Funchal offers culture and entertainment whilst the Natural Park is home to unique flora and fauna and the surrounding waters, bountiful with marine life. Find Out More about {acc:title}

  • Where: North Atlantic Ocean
  • Ideal for viewing: dusky grouper, butterfly ray, Mediterranean monk seal, bottlenose dolphin, short-finned pilot whale
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving, Singles diving, Family diving, Group diving, Learn to dive, Reef diving, Shore diving, Snorkelling