Bautismo

The baptism at Mondiving is designed as a first contact with the underwater world, not a full course. Before entering the water, the instructor runs through the equipment and the key equalisation techniques — enough to handle yourself safely at shallow depth. The whole practical session stays within 6 metres and lasts 40 minutes, which is exactly the right amount of time for someone who has never breathed from a regulator before.

You choose how you want to enter the water: from the beach or from the boat. Both options bring you into the Reserva Marina del Cabo de San Antonio, the protected area between Dénia and Jávea. That means even on a baptism dive, you're looking at healthy fish populations — grouper, sea bream, moray eels — rather than a stripped-down training flat.

Groups stay small: maximum 2 participants per instructor throughout the dive. That ratio keeps the experience personal and gives the instructor room to help you adjust buoyancy or clear your mask without rushing. If something doesn't feel right at any point, there's enough attention to catch it early.

This baptism can be done as a standalone activity or as a first step before deciding whether to pursue the full Open Water course. The centre is based at Marina el Portet in Dénia, and bookings go through their website or by phone.