Celacanto Escuela De Buceo en Altea
C. del Sardinal, 4, Local 8, 03590 Altea, Alicante, Spain, Altea, Alicante, ESP
About the Center
Celacanto Escola De Buceo, located in Altea, is a diving center affiliated with SSI and ACUC. They offer a comprehensive range of courses, from Discover Scuba Diving for beginners to the Instructor Development Course. Other courses include Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and Snorkeling.
The center is equipped with facilities such as lockers, a bar, equipment rental, a dive shop, and air fills including Nitrox. Activities include daily boat diving excursions in Altea and Benidorm, exploring renowned dive sites like Elephant Cave (Cueva del Elefante), Dwarf Cave (Cueva del Enano), La Pileta, Isla Mediana, and Isla Benidorm (north face), as well as La Llosa. Night diving is also available.
The Celacanto team comprises highly professional individuals passionate about diving, dedicated to ensuring clients fully enjoy their experiences. The center is committed to showcasing the magnificent underwater landscapes of Altea and Benidorm. They are approved by the Generalitat Valenciana with registration number A0037.
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7 cursosInstructor Acuc
Rescate, primeros auxilios y oxigenación
This integrated technical course, called "Rescue, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration," is offered by Buceo Altea, a dive center with extensive experience in diver training. The program is designed to equip divers with advanced skills in emergency management, first aid, and oxygen administration – crucial aspects for ensuring safety both underwater and on the surface. Participants will engage in a series of practical exercises simulating real-life scenarios, building confidence and competence in handling critical situations. The program emphasizes a proactive approach to dive safety, making graduates more prepared and responsible members of any dive group. The waters off Altea provide excellent conditions for this type of advanced training. While specific dive sites for this course are not detailed, the area generally enjoys pleasant sea temperatures, averaging around 21°C, making it suitable for training for a good portion of the year. Climate data shows mild air temperatures, ranging from 13.5°C in December to 27.8°C in August, suggesting comfortable conditions for both theory and practical sessions. This environment supports the development of essential rescue and first aid skills. Buceo Altea is recognized by several certifying agencies, including ACUC, FEDAS, PADI, and SSI, indicating a broad standard of training. The center caters to an international clientele, offering training in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and Russian. This multilingual capability ensures that a wide variety of divers can access and benefit from their specialized technical courses. The center's commitment to comprehensive training is reflected in the breadth of languages and certifications offered. This course is an essential step for divers looking to enhance their safety protocols and emergency preparedness. It builds directly upon the foundational principles of Rescue Diver, adding critical medical response skills. Completing this program not only increases a diver's personal safety but also their ability to assist others, a hallmark of a competent and responsible diver. It is a fundamental qualification for those considering professional roles in diving or simply wishing to be the most capable dive buddy.
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The minimum age for activities like the Basic Diver and Scuba Diver courses is 12 years old, up to a maximum of 60 years old. For higher-level courses like Rescue Diver, advanced certifications are required.
Celacanto offers courses from both SSI and ACUC, including certifications from Basic Diver up to Instructor levels, as well as various specialties.
Prices vary depending on what is included. A basic boat dive costs €40, while a full equipment rental package costs €71. Supplements apply for diving in Benidorm (€2) and for night dives (€10).
For introductory courses like the Basic Diver, the main requirements are the ability to swim and good physical condition, along with a medical declaration. For advanced courses like Rescue Diver, prior certifications and a minimum number of dives are necessary.
The local waters are known for a variety of marine life, including nudibranchs, octopuses, moray eels, small fish schools, groupers, barracudas, and gorgonians. The presence of Posidonia oceanica meadows also contributes to the rich biodiversity.
C. del Sardinal, 4, Local 8, 03590 Altea, Alicante, Spain, Altea, Alicante, ESP