Leon Marino Dive Center
C. Alcalde Juan Núñez, 6, 11380 Tarifa, Cádiz, Spain, Tarifa, Cádiz, ESP
About the Center
León Marino Dive Center, located in Tarifa, Spain, is an SSI-certified dive center specializing in offering a wide range of underwater experiences. The center prides itself on its expertise in the Strait of Gibraltar Natural Park area, holding authorization to dive at Isla de Tarifa. Divers can expect safe and respectful guidance through the marine environment by instructors with considerable experience.
León Marino Dive Center offers a diverse array of courses, from introductory Discover Scuba Diving experiences to professional levels like the Instructor Development Course. They also provide advanced courses such as Advanced Open Water, specialties like Enriched Air Nitrox and Rescue Diver, as well as Freediving and Technical Diving courses. For those preferring a more relaxed exploration, Snorkeling and Boat Diving are available, with the option for Night Diving.
The center's facilities include lockers, a bar, a swimming pool for training, a classroom, equipment rental, a dive shop, and air fills (including nitrox). Their boat diving operations provide access to over 15 unique dive sites, many of which are known exclusively to the center. The dive center distinguishes itself through its involvement in developing SSI's MyDiveGuide program in Tarifa and its in-depth knowledge of Tarifa's seabed, ensuring small, level-appropriate groups for a safe experience with minimal environmental impact.
In collaboration with BLUE OCEANS and the Association for the Conservation of the Seabed of Isla de Tarifa OCTOPUS, León Marino Dive Center is committed to marine environmental protection, actively participating in trash removal programs. The center speaks English, ensuring clear communication for its international clientele.
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23 cursosOpen Water
Entry-level scuba certification course. Learn fundamental open water diving skills. Includes theory, confined water practice and open water dives.
Scuba Diver
Scuba Diver course taught by certified SSI instructors.
ADVANCED
Improve your diving skills with adventure dives. Includes deep diving and underwater navigation. Perfect for expanding your experience.
Snorkeling
Excursión de snorkel para disfrutar de la vida marina desde la superficie con máscara, tubo y aletas.
Bautismo de Buceo - INTENTA BUCEAR
Your first contact with the underwater world, with one instructor for every two people for maximum safety and enjoyment on Tarifa Island.
Buceador Básico
Learn the essentials to dive up to 12 meters with an instructor, with credit option towards the Open Water Diver.
PISCINA Freediver
Tu primera experiencia en apnea, aprendiendo técnicas de respiración y apnea estática/dinámica en piscina.
Actualización de habilidades de buceo
Flotabilidad Perfecta
Navegación
Learn to navigate underwater with a compass and other techniques to dive with greater safety and confidence.
Inmersión profunda
Explora inmersiones profundas hasta 40 metros, aprendiendo a planificar y usar equipo específico para mayor seguridad.
Curso Nitrox 40%
Learn to use enriched gas mixtures to increase your bottom times and reduce surface intervals.
Buceo Nocturno
Stress and Rescue
REACT RIGHT
Scooter DPV
Buceo en pecios
Prueba SCR Diving
Ecología Marina
Océanos Azules
Identificación de peces
Shark Ecology
Curso SCR Diving
**Unlock Deeper Dives with the SCR Extended Range Course at León Marino** This specialized technical diving program is designed for experienced divers seeking to expand their operational depth and bottom time using Semi-Closed Circuit Rebreather (SCR) technology. The SCR Extended Range course at León Marino focuses on mastering the advanced techniques and procedures necessary for extended dives, pushing the boundaries of your exploration capabilities. You will learn to manage the unique aspects of SCR systems, ensuring safety and efficiency in more challenging underwater environments. This course is a significant step for those looking to transition into more demanding technical diving disciplines. **Dive into the Rich Waters of [Location - Data Missing]** While specific dive site details for this course are not provided, León Marino operates in an area known for its diverse marine life and interesting underwater topography. The waters typically offer good visibility, allowing for clear observation of the environment during your extended dives. The course will prepare you for conditions that may require longer exposure, and the training environment is chosen to facilitate the learning of advanced rebreather skills. The certification provided is through SSI, a globally recognized agency. **León Marino: Your Gateway to Advanced Diving** León Marino offers this advanced training in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Portuguese, ensuring accessibility for a diverse range of international divers. The center is committed to providing high-quality instruction, with a focus on safety and skill development. While specific instructor-to-student ratios are not detailed, the center's approach emphasizes personalized attention to ensure each student gains confidence and proficiency with the SCR Extended Range system. Their operational standards are geared towards supporting technical diving progression. **Prerequisites and What to Expect** To enroll in the SCR Extended Range course, divers must hold appropriate prior certifications and possess a solid foundation in open water and advanced diving techniques. A thorough understanding of dive planning, gas management, and emergency procedures is essential. The course will cover theoretical knowledge regarding SCR systems, their operation, and maintenance, alongside practical in-water sessions. Students are expected to have or rent specific rebreather equipment suitable for extended range diving, as detailed by the center upon enrollment. This course builds upon foundational technical diving knowledge.
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They conduct at least three dives daily. The first is at 9:00 am, the second at 11:00 am, and the third at 1:00 pm (seasonal). Afternoon dives are also possible for groups larger than two.
If you have your own equipment, a single dive costs €40, or €75 for two dives in one day. With full equipment rental (including a dive computer), a single dive is €65, and two dives are €115.
Yes, there is an additional €10 charge for Nitrox, a dive light, night dives, or long-distance dives.
León Marino is an SSI Diamond Center and Instructor Training Center, offering a full range of SSI courses from initiation (Try Scuba, Open Water) to advanced, technical XR, and professional levels.
The PURE AIR designation from Bauer signifies that their compressor provides fully filtered and pure air, ensuring a high quality of breathable gas for divers, a feature they state is unique to their center in Tarifa.
The unique ecosystem created by the meeting of the Mediterranean and Atlantic, along with the Strait's currents, supports high biodiversity. Divers can expect to see various fish species, octopus, cuttlefish, crustaceans, nudibranchs, electric rays, and occasionally barracudas.