Our Team | Cidade Velha Diving

Our Team.

A diving family combining experience, friendliness, and a deep love for the sea.

Tony 🤿

General Director & Founder

Captain of underwater adventures · Passionate instructor · Underwater psychologist

Leslie 💻

Technology & Co-Founder

Digital wizard · Strategy & numbers keeper
· Marketing & planning at the helm

Deco 🐶

Official Mascot

Head of welcomes · Chief of cuddles & naps in the sun

With us, diving feels like family — and we’d love you to be part of it 💙

Nelson ⚓

Diving Operations & Captain

Key support on every dive · Coordination on land and at sea · Constant attention to equipment, boat, and safety

Rui 🌊

Divemaster

Solid and experienced guide · Calm underwater · Passionate about marine life and ocean awareness

Tony Jr 🤿

Divemaster & Biologist

Marine mammal specialist· Expert reading of the marine environment · Close and safe guidance on every dive