Atlantic - Diving Center - São Tomé
The team at Atlantic - Diving Center are our go-to for hassle-free diving on São Tomé, especially if you’re staying at Club Santana. We love that their setup is right on site, meaning less faffing with gear transfers and more time enjoying the island pace. Their BAWER compressor and onsite NITROX membrane are a real bonus; it’s a comfort knowing your fills are reliable, and getting Nitrox here just makes those deeper, longer dives around the volcanic reefs that much more relaxed. We’d suggest them for anyone looking for convenient, well-run PADI diving, from open water courses to guided dives exploring the less-frequented spots. We found them particularly good at navigating the sometimes-choppy Atlantic conditions, always prioritising diver comfort and safety without sacrificing the adventure. Our favourite dives with them involved exploring the dramatic drop-offs, keeping an eye out for the resident green turtles and the schools of barracuda that often hang around the pinnacles. They really know their local sites, giving you the best chance to spot the unique nudibranchs and smaller critters that blend into the volcanic rock.
- Location
- São Tomé, São Tomé & Príncipe, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- 0.146870, 6.447830
- Phone
- +239 990 4424
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.atlanticdivingcenter.com/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI Resort [padi:25155]
- Address
- Praia Messias Alves, Distrito De Canta Galo, Cp144, Sao Tome And Principe
Diving Capabilities - Atlantic - Diving Center
- Nitrox / EANx
Dive Sites Near Atlantic - Diving Center
Atlantic - Diving Center provides access to 6 dive sites in São Tomé.
- Ilhéu das Cabras (reef)
- Lagoa Azul (wreck)
- MICAU - 7m (wreck)
- PICO DOURO - 20m (wreck)
- PICO DOURO - 6m (wreck)
- ZAIRE - 4m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in São Tomé
Marine Life in São Tomé
Home to 63 recorded species including 57 reef fish, 2 seagrass & algae, 2 sharks & rays, 2 other.
Notable Marine Life
- Horse-eye Jack (Caranx latus) - Reef Fish
- Molly Miller (Labrisomus nuchipinnis) - Reef Fish
- Barber (Paranthias furcifer) - Reef Fish
- Bullet Mackerel (Auxis thazard) - Reef Fish
- Bigtooth Cardinalfish (Paroncheilus affinis) - Reef Fish
- Jack (Epinephelus adscensionis) - Reef Fish
- African Forktail Snapper (Apsilus fuscus) - Reef Fish
- Cleaver Wrasse (Xyrichtys novacula) - Reef Fish
- Bogue (Boops boops) - Reef Fish
- Allison's Tuna (Thunnus albacares) - Reef Fish