Bautismo Alicante

The baptism dive at Dive Academy runs as a two-dive day, not a single quick dip. After a short theory session covering equipment use, underwater communication and basic safety, you enter the water progressively from the shore or from the boat depending on the day's plan.

The first dive is spent at shallow depth getting comfortable with the gear and doing guided exercises with the instructor. Then there's a break for lunch before the second dive, where the focus shifts from drills to actually looking around and enjoying what's in the water.

All equipment is provided — wetsuit, mask, fins, BCD, regulator and tank. The insurance for the day is included in the 130 € fee. The only hard requirements are being at least 10 years old, having no serious cardiorespiratory conditions and no persistent ear problems.

For anyone considering a full PADI Open Water course afterwards, the cost of the baptism can be deducted from the course fee if you enrol within the same month. The two dives completed here also count toward the Open Water certification programme.