Bautismo de Buceo

The Bautizo at Orca Diving is the first contact with scuba equipment for someone who has never breathed underwater. It runs from the Club Nàutic de l'Escala, with the Janity moored fifteen metres from the centre, so the transition from briefing room to boat is short and relaxed. The guide ratio in small groups means the instructor is in the water alongside you the whole time, adjusting the experience to how you're moving and breathing.

The waters around l'Escala offer a forgiving introduction — the text mentions sandy bottoms among the available environments, which is a common choice for first immersions where buoyancy control is still new. The Parc Natural del Montgrí Illes Medes i Baix Ter and the Costa de l'Escala provide sheltered options depending on the day's conditions. The centre selects the site that fits the group's comfort level.

There is no prior experience required and no certification needed — this is an introductory experience, not a course leading to certification. At 100€ it can also be purchased as a gift voucher, sent as a personalised PDF. The centre also offers a Bono system for certified divers who want to return for more dives later, though the Bautizo itself is a standalone session.

Oscar Diving's accredited guides handle the in-water support while the classroom facilities at the base cover the short pre-dive safety briefing. The whole operation — gear, boat, guides — is on site and ready without requiring the participant to organise anything independently.