Bautismo de Buceo

The baptism dive at Mojo Dive is done almost exclusively at Playa Chica, a sheltered bay in Puerto del Carmen that blocks both swell and current — the kind of conditions that make a first dive feel manageable rather than overwhelming. Groups never exceed three people per instructor, and the descent is gradual, stopping at whatever depth feels comfortable. Maximum depth is 12 metres for adults; children aged 8–10 are kept at 2 metres and get a dedicated instructor to themselves.

Three options structure the experience. The single-dive option runs about three hours in total with roughly 45 minutes underwater. Two dives extend to a five-hour day with a 45-minute surface interval between them. The third option adds a dive at the Museo Atlántico — the underwater sculpture museum — which requires a short boat crossing and includes the entry fee and transport in the €189 price.

Every baptism includes a full equipment kit, dive insurance, a snack and drink between dives, and a digital photo album. The instructor carries a camera throughout, so you leave with photos regardless of whether you bring your own gear. If you do bring a camera, the instructor signals when it's appropriate to use it.

The fauna at Playa Chica on a typical morning session: black and white damsels, salemas, sea bass, parrotfish, lizardfish, and among the more reliably spotted residents — cuttlefish, starfish, spider crabs, sea horses, nudibranchs, octopus, flabellinas and anemones. No guarantee on any specific sighting, but the bay holds enough life that a blank session would be unusual.

Before entering the water, there's a brief theory session on shore and a standard PADI medical questionnaire. No previous experience is needed. The one logistical note worth knowing: flying after diving requires a 12–24 hour gap depending on depth, so plan the dive accordingly if you're catching a flight the same day.